Surgical Oncology
Robotic Surgical Oncology (da Vinci / Toumai)
Mature use · Domestic robot NMPA-approved
Typical Duration
5–10 days inpatient; 2–3 weeks total
Estimated Cost
Est. USD 11,000–21,000 by procedure
Robotic surgery cost depends on procedure, consumables and length of stay; public tertiary hospitals charge government-guided prices, and a written estimate is available before surgery.
Why China
Robotic Surgical Oncology (da Vinci / Toumai)
01World-leading surgical volumes
China ranks among the world leaders in annual robotic surgery volume; leading centers perform thousands of robotic cancer operations per year per center, with mature learning curves and internationally low perioperative complication rates.
02High-difficulty procedures routine
High-difficulty procedures — robotic three-field esophagectomy, sphincter-preserving low rectal resection, pancreaticoduodenectomy and precise segmental hepatectomy — are routine at leading centers, some performed with domestically developed robots.
03Domestic robots in clinical service
Domestically developed endoscopic surgical robots such as Toumai and Miaoshou are approved and installed across tertiary hospitals, further optimizing cost structures with precision comparable to imported systems.
04ERAS programs
Major centers fully implement ERAS pathways — prehabilitation, minimally invasive surgery, multimodal analgesia and early feeding/mobilization — significantly shortening average length of stay.
Care Journey
01
Case Review
Submit your records and imaging; receive a written expert assessment and preliminary plan within 48 hours.
02
Plan & Estimate
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) defines your individualized treatment plan with a transparent cost estimate.
03
Travel Preparation
We assist with medical visa, flights and accommodation, and assign a professional medical interpreter.
04
In-Hospital Care
A dedicated coordinator accompanies you through examinations and treatment, bridging all communication.
05
Recovery & Follow-up
Remote follow-up after you return home, with review schedules and medication guidance.
06
Long-term Management
Stay connected with your treating team, with fast-track return visits whenever needed.
Medical Team
Hospitals
Cancer Hospital, CAMS (National Cancer Center)
Beijing · Grade III-A · National Cancer Center
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center
Shanghai · Grade III-A · National Regional Cancer Center
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou · Grade III-A · Host of State Key Laboratory
Peking University Cancer Hospital
Beijing · Grade III-A · MOE Key Laboratory
Frequently Asked Questions
Is robotic surgery better than laparoscopy?+
In confined anatomical spaces (pelvis, mediastinum) and procedures requiring fine suturing and reconstruction (e.g. pancreaticoduodenectomy), the robot’s 3D vision, 7-degree-of-freedom instruments and tremor filtration offer precision advantages with lower conversion and some complication rates; for simple procedures both are comparable. The surgeon advises based on procedure and stage.
When can I fly home after surgery?+
Most minimally invasive patients tolerate long-haul flights 7–14 days post-surgery; major operations (esophagus, pancreas) are best followed by 2–3 weeks of recovery and surgeon assessment before return. Wound healing, thrombosis risk and pain control are evaluated before issuing a fit-to-fly certificate and English discharge summary.
How long is the wait for surgery?+
Sought-after surgeons at leading centers typically schedule 1–3 weeks out. Through pre-assessment and advance booking, we compress the arrival-assessment-surgery interval, usually operating within 3–7 days of arrival including preoperative workup.
What does the cost include?+
Hospital charges cover the operation, anesthesia, robotic consumables, inpatient care and nursing, routine medication and follow-up checks; preoperative assessments, transfusion (if needed) and special consumables are excluded. We provide an itemized hospital estimate, and all medical fees are paid directly to the hospital.
Detailed Information
Advantages of robotic surgery
With 3D magnified vision, 7-degree-of-freedom wristed instruments and tremor filtration, robotic systems enable more precise dissection and suturing in deep, confined spaces: better pelvic autonomic nerve preservation (improved urinary and sexual function), more complete mediastinal and recurrent-laryngeal-nerve lymphadenectomy, and significantly less blood loss than open surgery. Combined with ERAS, most patients ambulate within 1–2 days and discharge in 5–10 days.
Routine procedures by tumor type
Thoracic: robotic lobectomy/segmentectomy and three-field esophagectomy. Abdominal: radical gastrectomy (D2), total mesorectal excision for colorectal cancer (sphincter-preserving), pancreaticoduodenectomy, precise segmental hepatectomy. Urologic: nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder, partial nephrectomy. Gynecologic: radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy for cervical cancer.
Perioperative pathway
Preoperative: cardiopulmonary, imaging and anesthesia assessment over 3–5 days, with prehabilitation when indicated. Surgery day: robotic operations typically take 2–5 hours, followed by recovery-room or ICU observation. Postoperative: early feeding and mobilization under ERAS; discharge criteria (afebrile, tolerating diet, healed wound, independent ambulation) are usually met in 5–10 days. After 1–2 weeks of local observation, patients return home with an English summary; wounds and pathology are followed remotely.
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