A closer look at the hospital

Peking University First Hospital is a comprehensive teaching hospital with a longstanding strength in urology. For prostate, kidney, bladder and upper urinary tract tumours, specialist review can address cancer control, organ function and the surgical approach together. The precise site and diagnosis should guide referral within urology.

Published clinical work covers urologic cancers, complex operations, laparoscopy and robotic surgery. Useful questions go beyond the possibility of minimally invasive surgery: preserving kidney function, the effect of previous treatment and the role of medicines before or after an operation may all matter.

Urologic cancers affect both cancer treatment and everyday function. The depth of the urology service allows subspecialty review of resection, organ preservation and complex surgery. Precise referral is particularly useful after an earlier operation, with impaired kidney function or when comparing surgical approaches.

Clinical strengths

Kidney and upper urinary tract tumours

Kidney and upper urinary tract tumours are important urologic fields. Renal parenchymal cancers differ from urothelial tumours of the renal pelvis or ureter in biology and surgical requirements. Assessment brings pathology, local imaging, renal function and the other kidney into the same discussion.

The plan considers both cancer control and feasible preservation of function. Detailed imaging and specialist surgery are particularly relevant to difficult locations, prior operations or limited function on one side.

Prostate and bladder tumours

Prostate cancer review needs pathology grade, staging and relevant tests. Bladder cancer referrals should include endoscopic resection, pathology and any intravesical treatment. Organ preservation and combined treatment depend on the diagnosis and treatment stage.

Complex and repeat urologic surgery

Previous surgery, radiotherapy or altered anatomy can affect another operation. Complete procedural records and recent imaging help compare approaches, functional consequences and whether another treatment should come first.

Specialists & clinical teams

Liqun Zhou

Urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery

His official profile describes complex urologic tumour surgery and laparoscopic and robotic work. Relevant consultation questions include organ preservation, surgical approach and options following previous treatment.

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Disease-focused urology teams

Diagnosis and treatment of urologic cancers

The urology service covers different organs and clinical problems. Specify kidney, bladder, prostate or upper tract disease so the hospital can match the case to the appropriate specialist and clinic.

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Study results describe selected patient groups, not an individual doctor’s success rate. Availability, case acceptance and the treating team require hospital confirmation.

Your international care journey

Confirm the urology subspecialty and receiving campus. Mention catheters, ureteric stents, urinary diversions and recent infection. International appointments also need advance confirmation of interpreting, pathology review and admission assessment requirements.

Share your records and questions
Send the diagnosis, pathology, imaging and treatment history. Explain whether you want a second opinion, information about a treatment or an in-person visit. We help organise the records and identify missing information.
Confirm the specialty and acceptance
The relevant service confirms whether it can accept the case and whether pathology review or more records are needed. The hospital determines whether remote assessment or a multidisciplinary opinion is appropriate.
Agree appointments, costs and travel
Confirm the campus, first appointment, proposed assessment and payment requirements before arranging visas, accommodation, transport and interpreting. Discuss caregivers and length of stay when repeated treatment is expected.
Attend assessment and discuss the plan
The clinicians assess the case, arrange necessary tests and explain suitable options, expected benefits and risks. Discuss costs and logistics alongside the clinical plan before deciding on the next step.
Stay informed during treatment
Agreed support can include appointments, interpreting and communication during care. Keep track of questions and clinical feedback, and review schedules, costs and family arrangements if the treatment plan changes.
Return home with a follow-up plan
Before departure, collect the discharge summary, pathology and imaging, medicines and follow-up plan. Clarify pending reports and contact arrangements, with support for communication between local and treating clinicians where agreed.

What to prepare for the first enquiry

Include exact pathology and grade, relevant staging scans, prior operations and systemic medicines. For prostate cancer, add the PSA timeline and previous hormone treatment.

Diagnosis & pathology

Diagnosis summary, complete pathology, immunohistochemistry, available molecular tests and where tissue is held.

Original imaging

Recent and pretreatment imaging studies with reports and dates, so changes can be compared.

Treatment timeline

Operations, radiotherapy plans, each drug regimen, responses and major side effects; current medicines and allergies.

Your practical needs

Home country, preferred language, possible travel dates, caregiver needs and the questions you want answered.

Start with the records you already have. We can help identify gaps; do not arrange additional tests solely to make an enquiry.

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Practical details to settle before travel

Costs & payment

Ask what the hospital estimate includes, deposits, additional charges and refund arrangements. Plan travel and living costs separately. Insurance coverage and direct billing require confirmation.

Language & records

Confirm interpreting for appointments, communication during treatment and the language of records. Our China coordination includes Chinese and English support; other languages need advance confirmation of availability and arrangements.

Campus, accommodation & caregivers

Consultations, tests and admission may take place at different sites. Distance, accessibility, caregiver rules and follow-up frequency all affect the itinerary and should be considered once the clinical plan is clearer.

Length of stay & returning home

Assessment, surgery, radiotherapy and cellular treatment have different schedules. Ask the hospital for the expected course, allowing for results and changes in the plan. Confirm readiness to return home with the clinical team.

How Chirona can help

From organising records and contacting an appropriate specialty to travel in China and follow-up at home, we help connect the practical steps. Tell us the diagnosis, treatment so far and the question you most want answered.

Make your history easier to review

Organise treatments and key reports, help with necessary translation and bring the important questions to the clinician.

Find the appropriate clinical service

Enquire with the relevant specialty, follow up on record requirements and help clarify acceptance and appointments.

Coordinate the practical steps in China

Within the agreed scope, help with visa documentation, travel, arrival transport, accommodation and accompaniment.

Keep communication connected

Help organise consultation feedback, records for home and follow-up requirements, with continued contact as agreed.

The hospital and clinicians make diagnostic, treatment and acceptance decisions. Chirona provides consultation and care coordination within the agreed scope.

Explore our service process

Questions before you decide

How can I discuss preserving my kidney or bladder?

Include that goal in your consultation questions, with complete pathology, imaging and organ function results. Ask about the conditions for preservation, alternatives and follow-up requirements before deciding with the clinical team.

Can I request one of the specialists featured here?

Tell us your preference and we can help enquire. The hospital confirms acceptance, the specialist’s involvement and who provides outpatient or inpatient care. It may also recommend another suitable clinician within the specialty.

Can I contact Chirona before choosing a hospital?

Yes. Share the diagnosis, treatment history and the decision you need help with. We can organise the questions to consider when comparing hospitals and explain the coordination available.

Does submitting records confirm treatment?

Submitting records starts the assessment. The hospital must confirm acceptance and clinical suitability and may require more information or in-person tests. Appointment confirmation, the treatment plan and costs should be clarified separately.

Sources & further reading

Profiles draw on the institutional sources below, including historical material where it explains a programme’s development. Appointments, services and research recruitment can change and need confirmation when enquiring.