A Warm Welcome to Prof. Lianxin Liu as the Regional Editor of Mini-invasive Surgery

The Editorial Office is honored to announce that Professor Lianxin Liu, Vice President of the University of Science and Technology of China and a Distinguished Professor under the Changjiang Scholars Program, has joined Mini-invasive Surgery (MIS) as a Regional Editor.

Professor Liu has made outstanding contributions to minimally invasive surgery and related medical fields, dedicating himself to research innovation and the advancement of medical education. He is a driving force behind interdisciplinary collaboration and the translation of research into clinical practice, playing a vital role in advancing medical science and technology.

His inclusion as Regional Editor will bring valuable perspectives and academic resources to MIS, elevating the journal’s academic quality and fostering the continued development of minimally invasive surgery. We are confident that with Professor Liu’s guidance and contributions, MIS will achieve new milestones in original research, clinical practice, and global academic influence.

Once again, we extend a warm welcome to Professor Lianxin Liu as part of the MIS family! We look forward to his support in continuing our mission to make significant contributions to the global field of minimally invasive surgery research and practice.

Profile

Research Focus and Clinical Expertise:

Professor Liu specializes in liver and oncological surgery, having performed numerous complex and challenging liver surgeries. He was the first in the world to implement continuous intra-arterial infusion of arsenic trioxide for the treatment of inoperable primary liver cancer, a groundbreaking approach with significant clinical impact. Professor Liu has extensive clinical experience and advanced surgical skills in abdominal interventional surgery and minimally invasive surgery, excelling in ultrasound-guided liver biopsies and the treatment of liver diseases. He is also highly proficient in the comprehensive management of abdominal tumors, including innovative treatments for peritoneal mucinous tumors, and in diagnosing and treating complex cases in general surgery.

Academic and Professional Appointments:

Professor Liu holds multiple prestigious roles, including:

• Member of the Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, Deputy Leader of the Experimental Surgery Group
• Vice President of the Surgery Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Deputy Chair of the Hepatic Surgery Committee
• Deputy Chair of several committees under the Chinese Research Hospital Association: General Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, and Clinical Digital Medicine
• Standing Member of the Digestive Tract Tumor Committee
• Deputy Chair of the Liver Cancer Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
• Deputy Chair of the Liver Tumor Branch of the Chinese Medical and Health International Exchange Promotion Association
• Standing Member of the Anhui Association for Science and Technology, Vice President of the Anhui Medical Association, and Chair of the Anhui Hospital Performance Management Committee
• Deputy Chair of the General Surgery Committee and Chair of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Committee of the Heilongjiang Medical Association

International Recognition:

• Distinguished Professor under the "Longjiang Scholars" Program
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
• Founding Member of the International Laparoscopic Liver Society (ILLS)
• Member of the International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (IASGO)
• Honorary Member of the British Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (GIHPBA)

Editor: Irene Liu
Language Editor: Emma Chen
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Mini-invasive Surgery (MIS)