Li Zhigang
李志刚
Director, Thoracic Surgery
Areas of Expertise
25+
Years of Experience
2,600+
Career Total
Professional Biography
Dr. Li Zhigang is Director, Thoracic Surgery at Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai. Li serves as Director, Department of Thoracic Surgery. Clinical expertise includes Esophageal cancer, Gastroesophageal junction tumors, Mediastinal tumors, Lung cancer (surgical). Led the world's first prospective RCT proving robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy (RAMIE) achieves superior 5-year survival (69.4% vs. 56.2%) — the only robot-related trial across all solid tumors to show statistically significant improvement in 5-year survival. Leads the world's highest-volume single-center robotic esophageal surgery program (2,600+ cases).
Medipath provides comprehensive support for international patients. Services include full English-speaking medical consultations, dedicated medical translation staff, and specialized assistance with medical visa applications to ensure a seamless healthcare journey.
English Consultations
Full English-speaking medical appointments
Medical Translation
Dedicated translation for all documentation
Visa Assistance
Medical visa application support