Cao Doctor Chief Physician

Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Urology · Chief Physician

Associate Chief Physician specializing in urologic oncology surgery, focusing on radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder and urinary reconstruction. Skilled in minimally invasive surgery for urologic tumors, including robotic and single-port laparoscopic techniques. Has published extensively, contributed to major urology guidelines and textbooks, and participated in national quality standards. Leads clinical studies on bladder-sparing approaches and non-invasive bladder tumor detection. Th

Specializes in the surgical and comprehensive treatment of urological tumors, with a primary focus on complex pelvic and abdominal surgeries, particularly total cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder reconstruction, and various reconstructive repairs of urinary blood vessels, ureters, and bladder. Has conducted multiple clinical studies on bladder preservation for bladder tumors.

Cao Doctor
Basic Information

About Dr. Cao Doctor

Hospital
Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Title
Chief Physician
Department
Urology
Years of Practice
28 years (1998 — present)
Associate Chief Physician, specializing in surgery and comprehensive treatment for urologic oncology, with a focus on complex pelvic and abdominal surgeries, particularly radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder, and various reconstructive repairs of urinary vasculature, ureters, and bladder. Has conducted multiple clinical studies on bladder-sparing approaches for bladder tumors. Has published dozens of papers (including in European Urology, Cancer Communication, etc.). Received the Outstanding Paper Award from the Chinese Journal of Urology in 2015. Contributed as a writer to the 2009 and 2013 editions of the CUA Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Bladder Tumors. Co-authored "Wu Jieping Urology." Co-translated "Campbell-Walsh Urology" (9th Edition). Drafted the Elsevier Clinical Pathway for Prostate Cancer (China Version). Drafted the Shanghai Urologic Surgery Medical Quality Control Standards. Participated in revising the 2023 edition of the National Health Commission's Standardized Medical Terminology and multiple other classic urologic works as well as national and provincial urologic management documents. As a senior clinical expert, has participated in multiple decision-making resolutions on urologic medical quality and safety in Shanghai and at the national level. Has long worked on the front line of clinical surgery, conducting surgical consultations and demonstrations at dozens of hospitals nationwide. The team completes over a thousand surgical procedures annually. Particularly skilled in minimally invasive surgery for various urologic tumors. Participated in completing the first robotic surgeries at both the East and West campuses of Renji Hospital. Performed the first single-port laparoscopic urologic surgery at our hospital. Currently routinely performs robotic orthotopic neobladder surgery, with operative time controllable within 6 hours and complication control levels reaching international standards. Performs single-port laparoscopic partial cystectomy, with the postoperative transumbilical scar being virtually invisible to the naked eye. Was among the first in China to carry out neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer and participated in establishing national standards and protocols for neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Currently collaborates with multiple research institutions on novel drug clinical studies for bladder-sparing treatment of bladder cancer. Conducts non-invasive detection research for bladder tumors and has applied for our hospital's first independently owned bladder urine methylation detection protocol. Performs painless cystoscopy at our hospital, sparing patients unnecessary suffering.
Schedule

Dr. Cao Doctor — Outpatient Schedule

Weekly clinic, including specialist and surgery days. Book 3-7 days in advance.

Clinic: Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine · Urology
On Duty
Off Duty
Period Morning
08:00-12:00
Afternoon
14:00-17:30
Evening
18:30-20:30
Mon Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Tue
08:00 - 11:00
Off Duty Off Duty
Wed Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Thu Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Fri Off Duty
13:30 - 16:00
Off Duty
Sat Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Sun Off Duty Off Duty Off Duty
Note: Actual clinic hours are subject to the hospital's daily notice. Please call the Dovecure 24h hotline 400-888-0000 to confirm before booking.
Same-Hospital Doctors

Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine — Oncology Team

More chief-level physicians signed with this hospital.

View all

Rationale for Precision

Senior Medical Advisory Team — With an average of over five years of clinical experience, the team has supported over 1,000 families in accessing coordinated, high-quality medical care in China.

Book your dedicated advisor now

Senior Medical Advisory Team — With an average of over five years of clinical experience, the team has supported over 1,000 families in accessing coordinated, high-quality medical care in China.

Consult Now
24/7 medical consultation +86 18126771334 (iMessage)
Email Consultation cure@dovecure.com
WhatsApp WeChat QR Code WeChat QR Code
Cart
Your cart is empty
Continue shopping
{{ item.sku_code }} - {{ item.variant_label }} {{ item.item_type_label }}
{{ item.price_format }}
{{ item.subtotal_format }}
Total {{ totalAmount }}
Checkout View Cart
Consult