The land of China blossoms with beauty, and the mirror shines brightly in Rongcheng City. From August 29th to August 31st, 2025, the "Cavity of China, Mirror of Beauty" Fifth West China Breast Laparoscopy Conference and the First CBM Conference of 2025, jointly organized by Chengdu High-tech Medical Association and hosted by West China Hospital of Sichuan University, was grandly held in Rongcheng. This conference, as a grand event in the field of breast laparoscopy, gathered over a hundred experts and scholars from both domestic and international fields specializing in breast disease diagnosis and treatment. Through various forms such as special reports, live surgeries, academic discussions, and debate competitions, it comprehensively explored the optimization paths for clinical diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases and the cutting-edge developments in the discipline, and built an "academic exchange, technology sharing, and experience mutual learning" platform for the breast health field.
Opening Ceremony and Launch: Jointly Celebrating the Grand Event of Disciplinary Development
On the morning of August 29th, one of the executive chairpersons of the conference, Professor Chen Jie, the director of the Breast Disease Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, presided over the opening ceremony. Several leading scholars and government officials took turns to step onto the stage to deliver speeches, sharing their views and best wishes for the conference in light of the development of breast cavity surgery discipline and clinical needs.
The opening ceremony site
Professor Chen Jie presided over the opening ceremony.
Professor Jing Jing's speech
Professor Jing Jing, the director of the Breast Health Medical Research Institute of West China Hospital of Sichuan University, warmly welcomed all the breast experts from across the country to Chengdu in her speech. She stated that this conference focused on the latest advancements, technological innovations, and guideline practices in breast endoscopy, aiming to promote independent innovation and the domestic production process in this field, and to help Chinese achievements reach the international stage. She emphasized that although innovation comes with challenges, only through continuous exploration and practice can we better serve patients and promote the vigorous development of breast surgery.
Professor Wu Jing's speech
Professor Wu Jing from the Cancer Hospital of Fudan University delivered a warm congratulatory message online for the convening of this year's Breast Laparoscopy Annual Conference. He mentioned that the conference focused on the new advancements in laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, reflecting the rapid popularization of this technology in China and the East Asian region. At the same time, he called on all parties to jointly improve the technical training system, standardize surgical indications, and leverage academic platforms to conduct high-level clinical research, in order to accumulate more evidence-based basis for the future development of breast laparoscopic surgeries in China.
Professor Lv Qing delivered a speech
Professor Lv Qing, the director of the Breast Disease Center at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, shared with everyone the development process of breast cavity surgery in China over the past 20 years, from exploration to maturity. She mentioned that cavity surgery not only increased the rate of breast preservation but also represented the transformation of surgical concepts towards "harmony of health and beauty". She also proposed that through multi-center clinical research and the integration of intelligent technology, this field should be pushed towards precision and standardization.
Professor Ai Hui delivered a speech
Professor Ai He, the vice president and deputy secretary-general of Chengdu High-tech Medical Association, in his speech, highly affirmed the achievements of the committee in medical engineering integration, technology transformation and grassroots health promotion. He introduced the positioning of Chengdu High-tech Zone as a national-level industrial park and the platform role of the association in technology transformation. The association will deepen cooperation with West China Hospital to assist experts in their research and clinical transformation. Finally, he wished the conference a complete success!
Academic Event: Multidimensional in-depth exchange, fully demonstrating the highest academic standards
The conference held from August 29th to 31st focused on the cutting-edge topics in the field of breast laparoscopy, integrating "academic in-depth analysis + clinical practical demonstration + expert commentary", covering core directions such as optimization of breast reconstruction techniques, innovation in robot-assisted surgeries, LVA technology for postoperative lymphedema, and application of fluorescence guidance technology. It attracted over 10,000 colleagues both online and offline to participate, creating an academic atmosphere of "cooperation between Chinese and foreign experts, combination of theory and practice, and orientation towards grassroots needs".
Academics lead the way, focusing on the cutting-edge of academic research.
At the beginning of the meeting, Academician Song Erwei, the president of Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, led the presentation titled "The Past and Present of Oncological Surgery - From 'Large-scale Removal' to Precision Minimally Invasive Surgery", retracing the evolution of breast surgery treatment and setting historical and future coordinates for the development of the discipline; Professor Liu Jin from West China Hospital of Sichuan University built a "clinical practice - scientific research innovation" transformation bridge with the topic "Clinical Physicians and Translational Research", analyzing the path from clinical problems to scientific research achievements; Professor Jing Jing from West China Hospital of Sichuan University focused on "The Competitors of Surgery - The Clinical Challenges and Exploration of Combined Application of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer" and shared her insights on the cutting-edge issues of multidisciplinary combined treatment.
Academician Song Erwei
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhongshan University
"From the Past to the Present of Oncological Surgery - From 'Major Excision' to Precision Minimally Invasive Surgery"
Professor Liu Jin
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
"Translational Medical Research and Construction of Clinical Disciplines"
Professor Jing
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
"The Competitors of Surgery - Clinical Challenges and Explorations in the Combined Application of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer"
01 Academic Report: Intensive Release of Cutting-edge Achievements, with Experts' Deep Participation
The conference featured multiple special reports from top experts from both domestic and international sources, covering innovative and practical content: Professor Du Zhenggui from West China Hospital of Sichuan University systematically explained the "balloon expansion technique, universal retractor application, intelligent dissection technology, and adaptive expansion technology" of breast laparoscopy, providing key references for standardization of surgical operations; Professor Song Dajiang from Hunan Cancer Hospital compared free MS-TRAM flaps with different types of DIEAPF flaps, single and double perforating unilateral DIEAV vascular pedicle blood supply and donor area damage comparisons, providing evidence-based basis for flap selection; Professor Zheng Youbao from Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital addressed the lymphedema after breast cancer surgery, breaking down the "surgical incision selection, lymphatic vessel positioning, zero reflux vein screening, and decision on anastomosis method" four key technologies; Professor Lv Pengwei from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University detailedly shared the robotic-assisted breast plastic surgery techniques and operational details in breast cancer surgeries.
In the field of robot-assisted technology, Professor Ziqian Han from Beijing Chaoyang Hospital delivered a lecture on "Robot-assisted Breast Cancer Breast-conserving Surgery", Professor Shi Fujun from Southern Medical University's Zhujiang Hospital shared "Robot-assisted Retroperitoneal Breast Reconstruction and Remote Surgery", and Professor Lv Pengwei from the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University expounded on "Robot-assisted Breast Plastic Surgery Technology". This presented a multi-dimensional display of the application potential of robot technology in the field of breast surgery, providing a reference for clinical technology selection.
International experts including Professor Hyung Seok Park from South Korea, Professor Jaume Masia from Spain, and Professor Bulent Sacak from Turkey led the session. They drew on global clinical experience to offer constructive suggestions and promoted the deep integration of academic concepts between China and foreign countries.
Host's Style
Teaching Style
Professor Du Zhenggui
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
Topic: Application of Gases and Liquids in Laparoscopic Surgery
Professor Luo Ting
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
"Key Points of Internal Medicine Research on Breast Cancer in 2025"
Professor Zheng Youbao
Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
"Topic: Discussion on Key Technologies of Lymphatic Vessel Ablation (LVA) for Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema"
Professor Shuihan
Beijing Chaoyang Hospital
"Da Vinci Robotic Mastectomy Surgery"
Professor Shi Fujun
Southern Medical University Zhujiang Hospital
"Robot-assisted Roux-en-Y Breast Reconstruction and Remote Surgery"
Professor Lv Pengwei
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
"Robot-assisted Breast Plastic Surgery Technique"
Professor Yang Jieqiao
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
"New Options for Breast Cancer OSF Treatment Upgrade"
Professor Song Dajiang
Hunan Provincial Cancer Hospital
"Prevention and Management of Complications after Implant Breast Reconstruction Surgery"
Professor Jiang Dandan
Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital
"Common Complications after False Weight Reconstruction Surgery"
Professor Guo Yunpeng
Peking University Hospital - Taiyuan Hospital
"Principles for Handling Hemorrhage in Laparoscopic Reconstruction"
Professor Wu Hao
West China Hospital of Sichuan University
"Analysis of the Safety of Skin Flaps in Laparoscopic Prosthetic Reconstruction"
Professor Wang Chengzheng
Henan Provincial Cancer Hospital
"Management of Infections after Breast Implant Reconstruction"
Professor Ye Feng
Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center
"Analysis and Consideration of Oncological Safety Factors in Laparoscopic Prosthetic Reconstruction"
Professor Zheng Yabing
Zhejiang Provincial Cancer Hospital
"Patient-Centered New Ecological Model for Subcutaneous Cure of HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer"
Professor Liu Zhen
Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital
"Only Group High-Risk: Rebuilding Standards"
Professor Li Haiyan
The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
"Robot-Assisted Breast Aesthetic Surgery: Key Technologies and Clinical Effectiveness Evaluation"
Professor Choe Sun-yu
Jilin Provincial Cancer Hospital
"Technical Details of the Da Vinci SI System in Robotic NSM Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction"
Professor Yang Benlong
Fudan University Cancer Hospital
"Why the Full Pectoral Muscle Approach Remains the Gold Standard"
Professor Yang Qingmo
The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
"Endoscopic Breast Reconstruction - Golden Double-Plane Breast Reconstruction"
Professor Ma Bin
West China Fourth Hospital of Sichuan University
"Anterior Pectoral Muscle Prosthesis Reconstruction - Optimal Plane Selection"
Professor Chen Jiacheng
Fudan University Cancer Hospital
"Application of Cell-level Fluorescence Guidance in Breast Cancer Surgery"
02 Surgical Live Broadcast: High-Difficulty Operations Are Showcased Live, With Experts Offering Real-Time Comments
Four highly challenging laparoscopic surgeries were live-streamed, becoming the core highlight of the conference. They attracted over 100,000 viewers online, breaking the spatial limitations and enabling "synchronous learning": Professor Du Zhenggui's team successively demonstrated "laparoscopic anterior pectoral muscle reconstruction", "II-stage I-stage reconstruction", and "laparoscopic breast-conserving surgery", while Professor Zheng Youbao's team showcased "lymphatic vessel anastomosis". During the surgeries, "dissection of operation steps + risk warning prompts" were carried out simultaneously, such as the free-skipping techniques in the reconstruction of the artificial breast and the key points of vascular matching during lymphatic vessel anastomosis. The expert commentary team analyzed the surgical difficulties and optimization plans in real time, effectively solving the problem of "inability to learn and inability to apply" for grassroots doctors.
The live surgery site
03 Academic Debate: Focusing on the Pain Points of Technology Selection, Multi-Dimensional Analysis of Clinical Decisions
Centered on the core clinical issue of "selecting surgical methods for breast surgery", the conference organized an academic debate: Professor Du Zhenggui represented the "laparoscopic surgery" position, emphasizing its advantages in terms of minimally invasive and aesthetic effects; Professor Song Dajiang analyzed from the perspective of "open surgery", discussing its safety and indications in complex cases; Professor Lu Pengwei expounded on the potential of "robotic surgery" in terms of accuracy and remote operation. During the debate, experts such as Li Bin, Meng You, and Xin Ling formed a commentary team, conducting a comprehensive analysis from dimensions such as individual patient differences, hospital equipment conditions, and physician technical levels, providing scientific references for the selection of surgical methods in grassroots hospitals.
04 Laparoscopic Surgery Special Session, Focusing on Precise Practice of Surgical Techniques
The endoscopic surgery session focused on the practical application of multiple surgical techniques in various scenarios, deepening the application of the technology through detailed operational aspects: Professor Qiao Jianghua explained "Cavity Construction and Implementation Technology for Post-Traumatic Chest Muscle Reconstruction (Full Post-Traumatic Chest Muscle and Type III Double Plane Reconstruction)", Professor Ge Fei explained "The New Standard for Adjuvant Treatment of HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer Created by CDK 4/6i", Professor Yu Yang expounded "Thoughts on Laparoscopic Breast Muscle Anterior Reconstruction and Free Flap Techniques", detailing the key points of "cavity construction" for different chest muscle layers; Professor Chen Zhuo explained "Application of Laparoscopic Breast-conserving Surgery: Clinical Advantages, Challenges and Future Prospects", Professor Yang Haibo expounded "Laparoscopic Benign Tumor Removal (Open vs Laparoscopic)", Professor Zhang Jian told "Seeking Research Opportunities from Unmet Needs - From an Internal Medicine Perspective", Professor Qiu Juanjuan analyzed "Principles for Handling Laparoscopic Male Breast Development", expanding the clinical application boundaries of laparoscopic surgical techniques from scenarios such as breast conservation, benign lesion removal, and male breast issues, and facilitating the precise transformation of technology into clinical practice.
Professor Qiao Jianghua
Sichuan Provincial Cancer Hospital
"Techniques for腔oscopic posterior reconstruction of the pectoralis major muscle (total posterior pectoralis major muscle and three-plane approach)"
Professor Ge Fei
The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
"CDK 4/6i Sets New Standards for Adjuvant Treatment of HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer"
Professor Yu Yang
Henan Provincial People's Hospital
"Thoughts on Laparoscopic Breast and Pectoralis Major Reconstruction and Free Flap Techniques"
Professor Chen Zhu
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University
"Application of Endoscopic Breast-conserving Surgery: Clinical Advantages, Challenges and Future Prospects"
Professor Yang Haibo
Shanxi Bethune Hospital
"Endoscopic Removal of Benign Tumors (Open vs Endoscopic)"
Professor Zhang Jian
Fudan University Cancer Hospital
"Seeking Research Opportunities from Unmet Needs - An Internal Medicine Perspective"
Professor Qiu Juanjuan
Sichuan University Affiliated Chengdu Second People's Hospital
"Laparoscopic Treatment for Physiological Male Gynecomastia"
Discussion Session
Conference Summary: Uniting efforts for development, jointly drawing a new blueprint for health.
At the closing ceremony, Du Zhenggui, the chairperson of the Breast Disease Branch of Chengdu High-tech Medical Association and a professor at West China Hospital of Sichuan University, delivered a summary on behalf of the organizing committee: He expressed gratitude to the international experts who came from afar and all the participants, pointed out that the conference clearly defined the direction of "minimally invasive and precise" in breast surgery, and reached consensus in areas such as laparoscopic reconstruction and robotic technology; he called on global colleagues to use laparoscopic technology as a bridge and academic innovation as a sail, to promote the standardization and popularization of the technology, and to provide patients with safer and more aesthetic treatment plans.
This conference not only showcased China's leading strength and innovative vitality in minimally invasive breast surgery, but also established an important bridge for academic dialogue between "China and the World". It holds significant milestone importance in promoting the standardized development of breast laparoscopic technology and enhancing the diagnostic and treatment capabilities at the grassroots level. In the future, the Chengdu High-tech Medical Association will continue to implement the concept of "strengthening the grassroots and promoting transformation", and build cross-regional and internationalized communication platforms, contributing more to jointly building a new ecological environment for global breast health and safeguarding women's health.
Conference Highlights
