Understanding Pulmonary Nodules: When to Watch, When to Act
With the widespread adoption of CT screening, pulmonary nodules are being discovered in increasing numbers worldwide. Many patients face uncertainty about whether their nodule requires monitoring, biopsy, or surgical intervention. Here's what you need to know about ground-glass nodules, solid nodules, and when expert evaluation makes the difference.
Inside Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital: 90 Years of Lung Disease Excellence
From a philanthropist's garden in 1933 to one of the world's highest-volume thoracic surgery centers — the story of how SPH became a global leader in pulmonary medicine.
VATS vs. Open Surgery: Why Minimally Invasive Matters
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery has transformed thoracic care. Learn how single-incision techniques reduce pain, speed recovery, and why surgical volume matters for outcomes.
The Ye Family Garden: A Heritage Campus for Healing
The century-old Ye Family Garden isn't just beautiful — it reflects a philosophy of care that integrates environment and wellbeing. A look at the campus across four seasons.
Why Surgeons From Around the World Come to SPH
Every year, thoracic surgeons from across the globe travel to Shanghai to observe and train with our team. What they find here — and what they take home.