Yong Liu
Chief Surgeon, Master's Supervisor, Chairman of Thoracic Surgery
Wuhan, CN.About
Highly accomplished MD and Chief Surgeon with over two decades of experience in thoracic surgery and oncology, specializing in lung, esophageal, and thymic tumors. As a Master's Supervisor and Department Chairman, Dr. Liu drives clinical excellence, advances surgical techniques, and leads impactful research in critical areas such as acute lung injury and perioperative patient outcomes. Recognized for significant contributions to medical education, quality control, and extensive peer-reviewed publications, positioning him as a leader in academic medicine and surgical innovation.
Work
Hubei Cancer Hospital, affiliated to Tongji medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
|Surgeon/Chairman, Department of Thoracic Surgery
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Summary
Leads the Department of Thoracic Surgery at a leading cancer hospital, overseeing advanced surgical care, strategic departmental development, and high-impact clinical research initiatives.
Highlights
Directs comprehensive clinical operations for the Department of Thoracic Surgery, managing a team of surgeons, residents, and support staff to deliver specialized care for complex thoracic malignancies.
Spearheads strategic initiatives to enhance patient outcomes in lung, esophageal, and thymic cancer, integrating cutting-edge surgical techniques and evidence-based treatment protocols.
Oversees departmental research, contributing to advancements in thoracic oncology and perioperative care, as evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications and active research grants.
Mentors and supervises master's and doctoral students, fostering the next generation of thoracic surgeons and researchers.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement standardized diagnosis and treatment guidelines for esophageal cancer, improving regional care quality.
The Central Hospital of Wuhan, affiliated to Tongji medical college, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
|Surgeon/Chairman, Department of Thoracic Surgery
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Summary
Chaired the Department of Thoracic Surgery at a major university-affiliated hospital, responsible for clinical leadership, surgical training, and advancing research in thoracic diseases.
Highlights
Led the Department of Thoracic Surgery, overseeing a team of medical professionals and managing clinical services for a high volume of thoracic surgical cases, including complex oncological resections.
Implemented advanced surgical protocols and patient care pathways, resulting in improved efficiency and patient recovery times for thoracic procedures.
Guided and mentored junior surgeons and residents, establishing robust training programs in advanced thoracic surgical techniques and patient management.
Secured and managed research funding for studies on acute lung injury and remote ischemia preconditioning, publishing findings in high-impact medical journals.
Contributed to regional medical quality control through active participation in expert groups for thoracic surgery and esophageal cancer treatment standards.
Zhongnan hospital affiliated to Wuhan University
|Surgeon, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Summary
Provided expert surgical care within the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, focusing on critical interventions and patient management in a university hospital setting.
Highlights
Performed complex cardiothoracic surgical procedures, contributing to patient care excellence and specialized treatment outcomes.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse cardiothoracic conditions.
Engaged in continuous professional development and knowledge sharing within the department, supporting high standards of surgical practice.
Wuhan general hospital of Guangzhou military command
|Surgeon, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Wuhan, Hubei, China
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Summary
Served as a dedicated surgeon in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, delivering specialized surgical interventions and contributing to patient care and medical training over an extensive tenure.
Highlights
Executed a broad spectrum of cardiothoracic surgical operations, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes over 17 years of practice.
Developed expertise in managing complex surgical cases, including those related to thoracic oncology and critical care scenarios.
Participated in the training and supervision of medical residents, imparting essential surgical skills and clinical knowledge.
Contributed to departmental research initiatives, including studies on brain protection during cardiac arrest, leading to published findings.
Volunteer
Oncology Branch of Hubei Medical Association
|Member of the Esophageal Cancer Group
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Summary
Participates in the Esophageal Cancer Group, focusing on enhancing treatment and research for esophageal malignancies.
Chinese Journal of Experimental Surgery
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Regularly reviews submissions for the Chinese Journal of Experimental Surgery, ensuring scientific rigor and quality.
Journal of Translational Internal Medicine
|Youth Editorial Board Member
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Summary
Participates as a Youth Editorial Board Member, supporting emerging research in translational internal medicine.
Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology
|Editorial Board Member
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Summary
Serves on the editorial board, providing expert review and guidance for oncology research publications.
Chinese Medical Journal
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Reviews submissions for the Chinese Medical Journal, contributing to national medical scholarship.
Journal of Adolescent Health
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Reviews articles for the Journal of Adolescent Health, contributing to research in adolescent medicine.
Cell & Bioscience
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Provides peer review for Cell & Bioscience, assessing cutting-edge research in cellular and biological sciences.
Preventive Medicine
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Serves as a peer reviewer for Preventive Medicine, evaluating research focused on disease prevention.
Journal of International Medical Research
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Provides peer review for the Journal of International Medical Research, supporting global medical advancements.
Cancer Cell International
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Offers expert peer review for Cancer Cell International, contributing to oncology research dissemination.
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Reviews manuscripts for BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, upholding scientific standards in cardiovascular research.
Molecular Medicine Reports
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Contributes as a peer reviewer for Molecular Medicine Reports, evaluating molecular research papers.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Provides peer review services for the World Journal of Gastroenterology, assessing gastrointestinal research.
World Journal of Surgical Oncology
|Peer-reviewer
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Summary
Reviews submissions for the World Journal of Surgical Oncology, ensuring quality in surgical oncology publications.
Rehabilitation Branch of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
|Member of the Thoracic Science Group (Hubei Province)
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Summary
Contributes expertise to the provincial Thoracic Science Group, advancing rehabilitation strategies within oncology.
Hubei Thoracic Surgery Medical Quality Control Center
|Expert Group Member
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Summary
Serves on the Expert Group, ensuring high standards and quality control in thoracic surgery across Hubei Province.
Hubei Clinical Oncology Society
|Member of the Mediastinal Tumor Expert Committee
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Summary
Provides specialized knowledge to the Mediastinal Tumor Expert Committee, guiding best practices in oncology.
Quality Control Expert Committee for Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophageal Cancer in Hubei Province
|Member
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Summary
Contributes to the development and implementation of standardized diagnostic and treatment protocols for esophageal cancer.
Wuhan Medical Association
|Member of the Thoracic Surgery Branch
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Summary
Actively participates in the Thoracic Surgery Branch, promoting professional development and collaboration within the medical community.
Hubei Biomedical Engineering Society
|Member of the Breast Minimally Invasive Surgery Professional Committee
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Summary
Engages with the Breast Minimally Invasive Surgery Professional Committee, contributing to advancements in surgical techniques.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|Editorial Board Member
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Summary
Contributes to the editorial process of the Journal of Clinical Medicine, ensuring quality and relevance of published content.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|Online Academic Editor
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Summary
Provided editorial support for the World Journal of Gastroenterology, overseeing online academic content.
Education
Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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Doctor Degree
Medicine
Medical college of Nanjing University
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Master Degree
Clinical Medicine
Publications
Clinical outcomes of sharp esophageal foreign bodies in elderly patients: a retrospective study from Wuhan, China.
Published by
Front. Med.
Summary
Xu J, Chen B and Liu Y* (2025) Clinical outcomes of sharp esophageal foreign bodies in elderly patients: a retrospective study from Wuhan, China. Front. Med. 12:1653609. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1653609.
Remote preconditioning combined with nebulized budesonide alleviate lipopolysaccharide induced acute lung injury via regulating HO-1 and NF-kB in rats.
Published by
Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
Summary
Zhao L, Chen Z, Cheng J, Chen B, Liu Y*. Remote preconditioning combined with nebulized budesonide alleviate lipopolysaccharide induced acute lung injury via regulating HO-1 and NF-kB in rats. Pulmonary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Volume 80, 2023, 102215, doi: 10.1016/j.pupt.2023.102215.
Remote Inflammatory Preconditioning Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury via Inhibition of Intrinsic Apoptosis in Rats.
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J Immunol Res.
Summary
Liu Y, Xu J, Zhao L, Cheng J, Chen B. Remote Inflammatory Preconditioning Alleviates Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Lung Injury via Inhibition of Intrinsic Apoptosis in Rats. J Immunol Res. 2021 Sep 20; 2021:1125199. doi: 10.1155/2021/1125199.
Artificial intelligence-assisted endoscopic detection of esophageal neoplasia in early stage: The next step?
Published by
World J Gastroenterol.
Summary
Liu Y. Artificial intelligence-assisted endoscopic detection of esophageal neoplasia in early stage: The next step? World J Gastroenterol. 2021; 27(14), doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v27.i14.0000
Correlation between sternal slope angle and primary spontaneous pneumothorax in young males, a propensity score match analysis.
Published by
Clinical Anatomy.
Summary
Liu Y, Cheng J, Xu JH, et al. Correlation between sternal slope angle and primary spontaneous pneumothorax in young males, a propensity score match analysis. Clinical Anatomy. 2019, DOI 10.1002/ca.23461
Hypertonic saline infusion suppresses apoptosis of hippocampal cells in a rat model of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Published by
Scientific Reports
Summary
Zhou X, Liu Y, Huang Y, et al. Hypertonic saline infusion suppresses apoptosis of hippocampal cells in a rat model of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Scientific Reports 2018; 7: 5783, DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-05919-4
The protective effects of distal ischemic treatment on apoptosis and mitochondrial permeability in the hippocampus after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Journal of Cellular Physiology.
Summary
Zhou X, Liu Y, Huang Y, et al. The protective effects of distal ischemic treatment on apoptosis and mitochondrial permeability in the hippocampus after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 2018, DOI 10.1002/jcp.26459
A giant symptomatic cardiac lipoma recurring at the fifth year.
Published by
Int J Clin Exp Med.
Summary
Zhu J, Liu Y, Xi EP, Zhu SB. A giant symptomatic cardiac lipoma recurring at the fifth year. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Aug 15;8(8):14173-5.
A typical megaesophagus: interesting imaging for diagnosis.
Published by
Chin Med J (Engl).
Summary
Zhu SB, Zhu J, Yan M, Liu Y*. A typical megaesophagus: interesting imaging for diagnosis. Chin Med J (Engl). 2015 May 20;128(10):1418.
Surgical treatment of a giant symptomatic cardiac lipoma.
Published by
J Thorac Oncol.
Summary
Zhu SB, Zhu J, Liu Y*, Wang RP. Surgical treatment of a giant symptomatic cardiac lipoma. J Thorac Oncol. 2013 Oct;8(10):1341-2.
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery confirmed by 320-slice computed tomography.
Published by
Pediatr Cardiol.
Summary
Zhu J, Liu Y, Zhu SB, Zhang Y. Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery confirmed by 320-slice computed tomography. Pediatr Cardiol. 2013 Jun;34(5):1283-4.
Remote preconditioning, perconditioning, and postconditioning: a comparative study of their cardio-protective properties in rat models.
Published by
Clinics (Sao Paulo).
Summary
Zhu SB, Liu Y*, Zhu Y, Yin GL, Wang RP, Zhang Y, Zhu J, Jiang W. Remote preconditioning, perconditioning, and postconditioning: a comparative study of their cardio-protective properties in rat models. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2013;68(2):263-8.
Successful treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with mitral valve replacement.
Published by
Clinics (Sao Paulo).
Summary
Liu Y, Zhu J, Xi EP, Jiang W, Xia F, Zhu SB. Successful treatment of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with mitral valve replacement. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012 Dec;67(12):1527-8.
Skills
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Thymic Tumor, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Treatment, Perioperative Care.
Oncology
Thoracic Oncologist, Cancer Treatment, Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment, Mediastinal Tumor, Esophageal Neoplasia.
Medical Research & Academia
Master's Supervisor, Research Methodology, Clinical Research, Grant Management, Peer Review, Editorial Board Membership, Academic Editor, Medical Education, Scientific Publication.
Clinical Expertise
Diagnosis, Thoracic Imaging, COPD, ARDS, Acute Lung Injury, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Patient Management, Critical Care.
Leadership & Management
Department Chairman, Clinical Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Quality Control, Team Leadership, Mentorship, Cross-functional Collaboration.
Advanced Techniques
Remote Ischemia Preconditioning, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Endoscopic Detection, Computed Tomography (CT).
Interests
Research Interests
Thoracic Oncology and Surgical Treatment, Acute Lung Injury, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Remote Ischemia Preconditioning, Nutritional Status and Prognosis in Perioperative Period of Thoracic Surgery, Diagnosis and Prevention of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax.
Projects
Protective effect of limb ischemia on inflammatory acute lung injury in rats and its mechanism
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Summary
Research project funded by Hubei Natural Science Foundation (No. 2019CFB447) exploring the mechanisms of limb ischemia in preventing inflammatory acute lung injury.
Study on Endogenous Brain Protection Induced by Remote Ischemia in Pericardiac Arrest Period in Rats
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Summary
Research project funded by NSFC (No. 81471831) investigating the protective effects of remote ischemia on brain during pericardiac arrest in rat models.