Professional Title & Qualifications:
Associate Chief Physician
Specialization:
Hospital & Department：
Shanghai Renji Hospital, Jiao Tong University – Department of Urology
Dr. Jiachang Chi - Thoracic Surgery Specialist
Personal Biography
Dr. Jiachang Chi is an Associate Chief Physician in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Renji Hospital, Shanghai. He is a leading expert in the minimally invasive treatment of lung tumors, particularly specializing in CT-guided ablation techniques for early-stage lung cancer and ground-glass opacities (GGOs). He is known for developing innovative techniques and tools, including a patented blunt-tip microwave ablation needle, to make procedures safer and more effective, even in complex anatomical locations.
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Areas of Expertise
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Biopsy and ablation (microwave and cryoablation) for pulmonary ground-glass opacities (GGOs).
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Pioneering a "coagulation-then-biopsy" technique using coaxial technology for GGOs, enabling simultaneous diagnosis and treatment in a single session.
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Expertise in treating early-stage GGO-like lung cancers in high-risk anatomical locations (e.g., near the pulmonary hilum, major blood vessels, and bronchi) that might otherwise require major surgery.
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CT-guided cryoablation for pulmonary metastases and solid lung tumors.
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Interventional procedures for renal (kidney) conditions, including biopsy, percutaneous ablation for renal cancer, AVS (adrenal venous sampling), embolization for angiomyolipoma, and management of vascular complications.
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Management of vascular complications related to pediatric liver transplantation and portal hypertension.
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CT-guided biopsy of various complex lesions (e.g., liver, lung, kidney tumors, and lymph nodes).
Clinical Highlights
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Over 5,600 patients treated
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99% treatment satisfaction rate
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99% patient satisfaction with service attitude
Work Experience
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Since 2012, Dr. Chi has been practicing CT-guided percutaneous local ablation therapy for various solid tumors.
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Since 2014, his work has focused on advancing treatments for early-stage lung tumors, with a specialization in the biopsy and ablation of pulmonary GGOs.
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Invented and patented a blunt-tip microwave ablation needle to avoid vascular and airway injuries, expanding treatment possibilities for challenging hilar lesions.
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First in China to adopt a "coagulation-then-biopsy" coaxial technique, enhancing biopsy accuracy, reducing risks, and enabling simultaneous diagnosis and treatment for GGO patients.
Professional Appointments
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Standing Committee Member, Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association, Committee for Tumor Ablation Therapy
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Standing Committee Member, Zhongguancun Innovation Alliance, Committee for Minimally Invasive Oncology
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Committee Member, The 7th Asian Society of Cryosurgery
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Committee Member, China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), 1st Committee for Integrated Prevention and Screening of Lung Cancer
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Standing Committee Member, CACA, Committee for Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapy
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Committee Member, CACA, Committee for Interventional Oncology
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Standing Committee Member, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Interventional Physician Branch, Ablation Committee
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Committee Member, Shanghai Social Medical Institutions Association, Oncology Branch
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Committee Member, Shanghai Medical Association, Special Committee for Interventional Oncology
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Committee Member, Interventional Physician Association, Interventional Pharmacology Group Committee
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Committee Member, Shanghai Anti-Cancer Association
Research and Achievements
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Published 15 SCI-indexed papers (as first/co-first or corresponding/co-corresponding author) and 3 papers in Chinese core journals.
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Serves as Principal Investigator (PI) for 2 sub-projects of the National Ministry of Science and Technology's Major Special Projects.
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Leads 1 medical innovation research project for the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission.
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Leads 1 sub-project for the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission's innovative medical device application demonstration project.
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Leads 1 Renji Hospital clinical cultivation project.
Honors and Awards
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Awarded "Good Doctor of the Year" (HaoDF) (2023, 2024)
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Awarded "Model Worker" by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (2018)
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