Beijing United Family Hospital (BJU)

The Surgery Department at Beijing United Family Hospital has six operating rooms, including the one hybrid operating room. This room is equipped with advanced technology like intraoperative angiography and intraoperative CT scans.

These tools allow doctors to perform surgeries while also doing imaging tests and treatments all at the same time. It helps them to see inside the body during surgery and make precise incisions for better patient care.

The department also uses a Robotic-Assisted Endoscopic Surgery Operating System using a da Vinci surgical robot to reduce injuries and blood loss in patients undergoing surgery. This helps to reduce pain and achieve faster postoperative recovery.

The department provides advanced surgical care in various specialties, including:

The Cardiovascular Center of Beijing United Family Hospital follows international diagnosis and treatment guidelines. These include using the latest scientific evidence to make clinical decisions and involving specialists from different specialties( such as cardiology, surgery, and rehabilitation teams) to collaborate on diagnosis.

This department is especially known for treating congenital heart disease in children using the ‘small incision minimally invasive’ technique.

Furthermore, the department has a faster route of diagnosis and treatment called the green channel. It is a fast-track service for critically ill patients, particularly those with acute myocardial infarction or severe cerebrovascular conditions, ensuring they receive immediate and efficient treatment.

It means that the doctors can rapidly open blocked blood vessels during a heart attack and reduce the chances of serious complications. It also increases the chances of saving lives by providing timely emergency care, which is crucial during a heart attack.

This initiative ensures that patients get immediate attention, giving them the best possible chance for recovery. Also, the department has a total of 27 cardiologists who have more than 15 years of experience and overseas training.

The Department of Cardiology offers all the advanced treatments, including:

• Coronary angiography to visualize blockages in the heart's blood vessels.
• Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) to open blocked arteries using a balloon catheter.
• Stent implantation to keep arteries open after angioplasty by placement of a mesh-like device
• Coronary artery rotational atherectomy to remove plaque from coronary arteries using a rotating burr.
• Excimer laser surgery to dissolve blockages in coronary arteries.
• Coronary artery drug balloon therapy to prevent re-blockage after angioplasty.
• Absorbable stent implantation that dissolves over time reducing long-term risks associated with permanent stents.

The neurosurgery department has a team of well-known experts like Dr. Ling Feng. The hospital has developed a green channel (refers to a fast and efficient service system provided by the hospital for critically ill cerebrovascular patients) for this department as well.

The department currently has ten beds and four intensive care beds. These beds allow adequate space for each patient and make sure that they receive close monitoring.

Moreover, the department uses the following modern equipment and technology to provide effective treatment and accelerate recovery:

• Microneurosurgery to operate small structures within the brain and spine.
• Interventional Neurosurgery to treat vascular and tumor-related conditions in the brain and spine.
• Neuronavigation Stereotaxis helps neurosurgeons precisely navigate and target areas of the brain during surgery.
• Neuroendoscopy to treat conditions inside the brain and skull base using small cameras and instruments inserted through tiny incisions
• Stereotactic Radiation Therapy delivers highly precise radiation doses to tumors or other targets within the brain, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

This department also offers a neurorehabilitation program that helps patients to regain function and independence. Their plan includes the following.

• Goal setting
• Disease education
• Improve daily living skills
• Cognitive training
• Balance training
• Gait training
• Bladder and rectal training
• Nutritional consultation
• Counseling for anxiety and depression

The Department of Orthopedics at Beijing United Family Hospital is led by Dr. Jike Lu, an Australian orthopedic expert. The experts working under his leadership treat the patients using evidence-based medicine and aim to provide high-quality medical services, including:

• Trauma Surgery for fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.
• Joint Surgery is performed on various joints, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle, for conditions like arthritis and injuries.
• Spine Surgery for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine regions to treat spinal disorders and injuries.
• Hand Surgery to treat conditions affecting the hand, such as fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Sports Medicine is used to treat sports-related injuries and improve athletic performance.
• Osteoporosis treatment to prevent fractures and improve bone health.

Moreover, the department has advanced technology, such as Mako orthopedic robotic hip replacement. This is beneficial for patients suffering from degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, or avascular necrosis. Makoplasty offers a quick recovery and rapid relief from pain as compared to conventional methods.