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Zhilong Yan
Chief Physician; Associate Professor; Executive Deputy Director of General Surgery
Pediatric General Surgery · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
The official SCMC page presents Yan Zhilong as a senior pediatric general surgeon focused on neonatal surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal disease, anorectal malformations, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery.
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Neonatal digestive tract malformations · Perinatal diagnosis and intervention for congenital malformations · Minimally invasive Hirschsprung disease care · Pediatric portal venous malformations
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Pediatric General Surgery
Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Profile checked: 2026-06-08
Case fit
Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.
Good fit for international families seeking tertiary pediatric surgical review for neonatal congenital malformations, hepatobiliary or gastrointestinal disease, anorectal malformations, and minimally invasive pediatric surgery options.
Appointment route
For time-sensitive specialists, the practical path is often official expert clinic, specialty clinic, or the same department team when the top slot is unavailable.
- •Please confirm the newest schedule through the official hospital registration channel.
Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.
Records to prepare
Complete records make the first consultation more efficient, especially for pediatric surgical and specialty cases.
- ✓Recent outpatient or discharge summaries with confirmed and suspected diagnoses
- ✓Imaging reports and source files, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, or echocardiography when relevant
- ✓Surgery, pathology, genetic, or specialist consultation reports if the child has already been treated
- ✓Medication, growth, feeding, rehabilitation, and symptom timeline notes
- ✓A short question list covering the decision you want the specialist to answer
Biography
According to the official SCMC page, Yan Zhilong is a chief physician, associate professor, executive deputy director of General Surgery, director of Neonatal Surgery, director of the Day Surgery Center, and director of the Pediatric Minimally Invasive Center. The page highlights clinical work in neonatal surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary disease, gastrointestinal and anorectal malformations, and pediatric thoracoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. It also notes overseas training in Israel and the United States in 2005 and 2008.
Expertise map
We separate the public profile into disease areas, clinical work, procedures, and academic depth so the page is useful for real appointment decisions.
Specialties
- Neonatal surgery
- Pediatric hepatobiliary disease
- Gastrointestinal and anorectal malformations
- Pediatric laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
Practice Areas
- Pediatric general surgery
- Neonatal surgery
- Minimally invasive pediatric surgery
- Hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal surgery
Conditions Treated
- Neonatal surgical diseases
- Pediatric hepatobiliary disease
- Gastrointestinal malformations
- Anorectal malformations
- Hirschsprung disease
- Pediatric congenital malformations
Signature Techniques
- Pediatric thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery for neonatal and pediatric surgical diseases
- Neonatal gastrointestinal and anorectal malformation surgery
Clinical and academic depth
Research focus, roles, awards, and training background help judge whether the specialist has long-term depth in a narrow problem.
Academic Titles
- •Chief Physician
- •Associate Professor
Leadership Track Record & Contributions
- •Director-level role in neonatal surgery and pediatric minimally invasive surgery at SCMC
- •Organized pediatric laparoscopic surgery training for six consecutive sessions
Research Highlights
- •Research focuses on early diagnosis and surgery for neonatal digestive tract malformations
- •Also studies early diagnosis and intervention for perinatal congenital malformations
- •Also studies minimally invasive Hirschsprung disease diagnosis and treatment and intestinal microbiota
- •Also studies early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric portal venous malformations
- •Also studies treatment and prognosis evaluation for pediatric anorectal malformations
- •Published 25 papers in recent years, including 3 SCI-indexed papers
- •Received one Shanghai Municipal Health Commission project and one authorized patent
Academic Roles
- •Committee member of the Pediatric Endoscopy Group of the Chinese Society of Pediatric Surgery
- •Committee member of Shanghai Pediatric Surgery
- •Committee member of the Neonatal Surgery Group of the Maternal and Child Minimally Invasive Branch of the China Maternal and Child Health Association
- •Committee member of the first Trauma Critical Care Physicians Committee of the Trauma Surgery Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association
- •Committee member of the Shanghai Medical Doctor Association Pediatric Liver Disease Group
Awards & Honors
- •Third Prize, Shanghai Medical Science and Technology Award
- •Second Prize, Huaxia Medical Science and Technology Award
Education & Overseas Experience
The official page notes overseas training in Israel and the United States in 2005 and 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?
Yes. Zhilong Yan may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Neonatal surgery, Pediatric hepatobiliary disease, Gastrointestinal and anorectal malformations, especially when families want input from a leading pediatric center in Shanghai.
What kinds of cases is this expert best for?
This expert is generally best suited for cases involving Neonatal surgical diseases, Pediatric hepatobiliary disease, Gastrointestinal malformations, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.
Can OriEast help arrange the appointment?
Yes. OriEast can help international families prepare records, confirm booking steps, and coordinate communication with Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department when arranging care.
What records should patients prepare before booking?
Prepare the latest diagnosis, imaging or pathology reports, treatment summaries, medication list, and any key questions for the specialist. Clear English translations are helpful if available.