Xiao Gang

Chief Physician

Specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and tumors, as well as various surgical conditions. Proficient in surgical nutritional support and perioperative management.

Special Expert Introduction

Xiao Gang, Deputy President, Chief Physician, Professor, and Chief Expert at the Gastrointestinal Tumor Center. Former Director of General Surgery and Gastrointestinal Surgery at Beijing Hospital of the National Center for Geriatrics, and a consulting expert of the Central Health Commission.

Dr. Xiao possesses extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, gastrointestinal tumors, and other surgical conditions, including perioperative management and handling critical surgical emergencies. He focuses on expanding and promoting minimally invasive and standardized treatments for gastrointestinal tumors. He has successfully completed several important national healthcare and emergency treatment missions and has received acclaim for his superb medical skills.

Medical specialty

Specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and tumors, as well as various surgical conditions. Proficient in surgical nutritional support and perioperative management.

Academic association position

Current Appointments:

1. Honorary Director of the Second Committee of the Geriatric Gastrointestinal Surgery Branch of the Chinese Geriatric Health Care Research Association

2. Council Member of the China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Health Care

3. Deputy Director of the Third Committee of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Health Care

4. Committee Member of the Second Digestive Tract Tumor Professional Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association

5. Standing Committee Member of the Fifth Committee of the Anorectal Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association

Previous Appointments:

1. Director of the First Committee of the Geriatric Gastrointestinal Surgery Branch of the Chinese Geriatric Health Care Research Association

2. Deputy Director of the Second Committee of the Gastrointestinal Surgery Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Health Care

3. Standing Committee Member of the First Committee of the Colorectal Tumor Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association

4. Standing Committee Member of the First Committee of the MDT Professional Committee of the Surgeons’ Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association

5. Committee Member of the Colorectal Tumor Group of the Ninth Committee of the Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association

6. Standing Council Member of the Eighth Council of the Beijing Anti-Cancer Association

7. Committee Member of the Fifth Editorial Board of Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery Editorial Board

8. Member of the Eighth Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Geriatrics

9. Editorial Board Member of Gastrointestinal Surgery of Surgical Journal (Electronic Edition) of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association

Essays and works

As the first author:

1. Xiao Gang, Cao Jinduo. The Effect of Marlex Mesh on the Repair of Abdominal Wall Tissue Defect [J]. Beijing Medical Journal, 1989(06):29-29.

2. Xiao Gang, Wang Zaitong. Total Parenteral Nutrition Support in Elderly Patients During Perioperative Period [J]. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 1995,2(2):3.

3. Xiao Gang, Qiao Jiangchun, Li Bo, et al. Total Parenteral Nutrition Support and Biochemical Changes in Elderly Patients [J]. Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1995.

4. Xiao Gang, Qiao Jiangchun, Lu Xu, et al. Application of Peripheral to Central Vein Catheterization and Traditional Central Vein Catheterization in Elderly Patients [J]. Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2001, 8(003):146-148.

5.Xiao G, Hang MX, Su W, et al. Evaluation of immunochemical and chemical methods of fecal occult blood test as a screening for colorectal diseases in elderly people[J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2003, 22(10):602-604.

6. Xiao Gang, Huang Meixiong, Su Wei. Treatment of Prolapsed Hemorrhoids by Ring Excision of Anal Pad by Stapling Lower Rectal Mucosa [J]. Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine, 2003(20):2.

7. Xiao Gang, Su Wei, Huang Meixiong, et al. Clinical Observation of Sodium Hyaluronate for the Prevention of Abdominal Adhesion after Abdominal Operation [J]. Chinese Journal of General Surgery, 2003,18(004):232-233.

8. Xiao Gang, Huang Meixiong, Su Wei, et al. Value of Fecal Occult Blood Test by Immunoassay and Chemical Method in the Screening of Large Intestine Lesions in the Elderly [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2003, 22(10):3.

9. Xiao Gang, Zhao Gang, Xu Xiaodong, et al. Changes of CD4+CD45RA+ T and CD4+CD45RO+ T Cells in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Colorectal Cancer and Their Significance [J]. Chinese Journal of Oncology, 2003, 25(004):362-364.

10. Xiao Gang, Yang Hua, Li Zhixia. Effects of Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Cancer Surgery on Plasma Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Levels [J]. Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2009, 14(8):3.

11. Xiao Gang. Management and Prevention of Complications in Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery [C]// Minimally Invasive Surgery Forum. Chinese Medical Journal; Chinese Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2010.

12. Xiao Gang. Surgical Treatment of Advanced Gastric Cancer in Elderly Patients [J]. Chinese Journal of Clinicians: Electronic Edition, 2014, 8(24):3.

13. Xiao Gang. Benign Anastomotic Stricture after Rectal Operation [C]/ Chinese Medical Doctor Association. Chinese Medical Doctor Association, 2015.

14.Gang X , Wen-Zhuo J , Tao Y , et al. MicroRNA-190 regulates FOXP2 genes in human gastric cancer[J]. Oncotargets & Therapy, 2016, 9:3643-3651.

As the corresponding author:

1. Lu Xu, Xiao Gang. Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in the Elderly over 70 Years Old [J]. Journal of Abdominal Surgery, 1998, 011(003):111-112.

2. Lv Hua, Xiao Gang. Prognostic Evaluation of Acute Physiological Changes and Chronic Health Evaluation System in Elderly Patients with Critical Surgery [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 1997, 016(005):263-265.

3. Liu Junhai, Zheng Shuxin, Su Wei, et al. Treatment of 35 Cases of Severe Acute Pancreatitis [J]. Journal of Abdominal Surgery, 2003, 16(5):2.

4. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang. Research Status of Tumor Markers in Colorectal Cancer [J]. Journal of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, 2007, 13(004):258-261. 

5. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang. The Relationship between Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Colorectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery, 2008, 11(6):3.

6. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang. Diagnosis and Treatment of Crohns Disease: A Report of 30 Cases [J]. Chinese Journal of General Surgery, 2009, 18(4):16-382. 

7.Zhao G , Guo L L , Xu J Y , et al. Integrin-linked kinase in gastric cancer cell attachment, invasion and tumor growth[J]. World J Gastroenterol, 2011, 17(30):10.

8. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang. Transanal Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Surgery for Rectal Tumors [J]. Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery, 2011, 14(7):3.

9. Yang Hua, Zhao Gang, Wu Guoju, et al. A Prospective Study of Sequential Enteral Nutrition and Parenteral Nutrition Support of Elderly Patients with Gastric Cancer after Operation [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2012, 31(10):4.

10. Jia Wenzhuo, Sun Jianhua, Xiao Gang. Clinical Effect of Modified PPH in the Treatment of Severe Mixed Hemorrhoids in 54 Cases [J]. Journal of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, 2012, 18(4):3.

Jia Wenzhuo, Sun Jianhua, Yu Tao, et al. Effect of Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase γ Gene Knockout on Acinar Cells of Mice with Acute Pancreatitis [J]. Chinese Journal of General Surgery, 2012, 21(3):6.

11. Wu Guoju, Xiao Gang, Zhou Xinping. Clinical Pathologic Analysis of 68 Cases of Rectal Carcinoid and Discussion of Surgical Methods [J]. Journal of Medical Research, 2013, 42(6):168-170.

12. Wu Guoju, Xiao Gang, Zhou Xinping, et al. Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Extrabdominal Resection Combined with Perineal Resection in the Treatment of Low Rectal Cancer [J]. Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2013, 18(5):3.

13. Wu Guoju, Zhao Gang, Zhou Xinping, et al. Diagnostic Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography in Rectal Carcinoid Carcinoma and Effect Analysis of Minimally Invasive Resection by Anal Endoscope [J]. Medical Clinical Research, 2013(4):4.

14. Wu Guoju, Xiao Gang, Zhou Xinping, et al. Analysis of the Short-term Effect of Laparoscopic Combined with External Abdominal Perineal Resection of Levator ANI in the Treatment of Low Rectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Medical Journal, 2013, 93(24):

15. Zhao Gang, Cao Xianglong, Tang Hong, et al. Analysis of Surgical Treatment in Patients with Gastric Cancer Over 75 Years Old[J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2014, 33(2):189-191.

16. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang, Zhou Xinping, et al. Effect of Laparoscopic Combined Endoscopic Therapy on Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors in the Elderly [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2014, 33(9):973-975.

17.Gang Z , Cao X , Hong T , et al. Analysis of surgery treatment of gastric cancer in the elderly aged 75 years and over. 2014.

18. Cao Xianglong, Zhao Gang, Yu Tao, et al. Application of Prognostic Nutrition Index in Prognosis Assessment of Colorectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Colorectal Disease(Electronic Edition), 2015(3):6.v

19. Cao Xianglong, Yu Tao, Zhao Gang, et al. Glasgow Prognostic Score for Postoperative Complications and Prognosis of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Radical Resection of Colorectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2016, 19(10):6.

20. An Qi, Yu Tao, Hu Maolin, et al. Effect of Rapid Rehabilitation Surgery Combined with Laparoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Elderly Patients with Colorectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2016, 35(11):3.

21. An Qi, Yu Tao, Cao Xianglong, et al. Comparative Analysis of Postoperative Complications in Patients with Colorectal Cancer over 65 Years Old with or without Co-existing Cardiovascular Disease [J]. Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, 2016, 19(9):5.

22. Wu Guoju, Yang Hua, Xiao Gang, et al. Clinical Observation of Laparoscopic Extraabdominal Perineal Resection for Low Rectal Cancer in Elderly Patients [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2016, 35(12):4.

23. Jia Wenzhuo, Sun Jianhua, Wu Guoju, et al. Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment of Benign Anastomotic Stricture after Dixon Operation for Rectal Cancer [J]. Chinese General Practice, 2016, 19(3):4.

24. Yang Hua, Xiao Gang, Wu Guoju. Diagnostic and Prognostic Value of CEA and CA19-9 of Pents with Clorectal Cncer [J]. Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery, 2017, 20(7):4.

25. Wu Guoju, Yu Tao, Jia Wenzhuo, et al. Analysis of Factors Felated to Survival and Prognosis of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Medical Journal, 2017, 97(10):4.

26. An Qi, Yu Tao, Cao Xianglong, et al. Comparative Analysis of Complications after Right and Left Hemicolectomy in Elderly Patients with Colon Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2017, 36(2):4.

27. Jia Wenzhuo, Yu Tao, An Qi, et al. Application of Accelerated Rehabilitation Concept in Laparoscopic Resection of Chronic Appendicitis [J]. Chinese Journal of Clinicians, 2017, 45(2):3.

28. Wu Guoju, Jia Wenzhuo, An Qi, et al. Analysis of Risk Factors of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome after Rectal Surgery [J]. Chinese Medicine Journal, 2018, 98(12):4.

29. Yu Tao, An Qi, Cao Xianglong, et al. Predictive Factors of Tumor Regression Grading after Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Middle and Low Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Experimental Surgery, 2018, 35(3):3.

30. Zhao Gang, Cao Xianglong, An Qi, et al. Value of Prognostic Nutritional Index to Assess Surgical Risk and Prognosis in Patients over 75 Years Old with Gastric Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of General Practitioners, 2018, 17(9):6.

31.Zhao G , Cao X L , Yu T , et al. Treatment Selection for Gastric Cancer in Extremely Elderly Patients[J]. Chinese Medical Journal, 2018, 131(17):3.

32.Yu T , Jia W , An Q , et al. Bioinformatic Analysis of GLI1 and Related Signaling Pathways in Chemosensitivity of Gastric Cancer[J]. Medical Science Monitor International Medical Journal of Experimental & Clinical Research, 2018, 24:1847.

33.Pan H D , Zhao G , An Q , et al. Pulmonary metastasis in rectal cancer: a retrospective study of clinicopathological characteristics of 404 patients in Chinese cohort[J]. Bmj Open, 2018, 8(2):e019614.

34.Song S B , Wu G J , Pan H D , et al. The quality of total mesorectal excision specimen: A review of its macroscopic assessment and prognostic significance[J]. Chronic Diseases & Translational Medicine, 2018, 4(1):51-58.

35. Song Shibo, Yan Qiuxia, Yu Tao, et al. Research Status of Laparoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Gastric Stromal Tumor [J]. Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery, 2020, 25(1):6.

36.Song S , Cao X , Pan H , et al. Prognostic significance of preoperative plasma fibrinogen levels in primary gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a retrospective cohort study[J]. International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2020, 25(8).

37. Cui Jian, Li Zijian, Shi Jinxin, et al. Risk Factors of Postoperative Cardiovascular Adverse Events in Elderly Patients with Colorectal Cancer [J]. Chinese Journal of Geriatrics, 2022, 41(1):5.

Clinical trial articles with Multi-center participated:

1.Zhou J , Wang C , Lin G , et al. Serial circulating tumor DNA in predicting and monitoring the effect of neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with rectal cancer: a prospective multicenter study[J]. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), 2021(1).

2. Yu Jianchun, Kang Weiming, Yang Hua, et al. Multi-center Clinical Investigation of Anemia in Patients with Gastric and Colorectal Cancer before and after Operation [J]. Chinese Journal of Surgery, 2011, 49(1):4.