Director, Department of Colorectal Surgery
Professor Aiwen Wu is a distinguished colorectal surgeon and Director of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Peking University Cancer Hospital. He is a leading expert in colorectal cancer surgery and multidisciplinary treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies.
Professor Wu specializes in the surgical treatment of colorectal cancer, gastric cancer, and complex gastrointestinal malignancies, with extensive expertise in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques. He has made important contributions to the advancement of transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) and other innovative approaches for the treatment of low rectal cancer.
In addition to his clinical work, Professor Wu is actively involved in the development of multidisciplinary treatment strategies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, to improve outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer. His work focuses on integrating surgical innovation with precision oncology to enhance both survival and quality of life for cancer patients.
Professor Wu serves in multiple leadership roles in national academic organizations, including the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association and the Beijing Anti-Cancer Association, and has contributed to the advancement of clinical research and academic collaboration in colorectal cancer treatment in China.
