Research
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital continuously strives to improve and advance its medical treatments and technologies. Our hospital collaborates with a variety of organizations including the National Science Committee, National Sanitation Institute, the Department of Health of the Executive Yuan, and Chang Gung University. Every year, the hospital's accomplishments are recognized in countless national and international scientific journals. Our researchers, many of whom have received national and international awards, have made great strides in the advancement of genetic engineering, type B hepatitis, organ transplants, and cardiovascular diseases, to name a few.
World-class excellence in Microsurgical Reconstruction
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Received the Gold Award in the 2010 "National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Awards."
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Equipped with dedicated operating rooms, wards, ICUs, rehabilitation therapy center, microcirculation laboratory and laboratories for allogeneic tissue transplantation, stem cell research, and tissue regeneration, integrating service, education, and research functions.
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Developed numerous innovative surgical techniques, including toe-to-hand transplantation, brachial plexus nerve reconstruction, fibular osteocutaneous flap applications, and perforator flap utilization.
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Provides functional and aesthetic treatments for cancer and trauma patients, complemented by professional rehabilitation therapy and work-hardening training to help patients return to their jobs and resume normal lives.
Comparison with the internationally renowned microsurgical reconstruction center, MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in the United States:
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CGMH
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MDACC
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1. Head and Neck Tumor Reconstruction
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2. Toe-to-Hand Reconstruction
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+
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3. Upper Limb Reconstruction?
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+**
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4. Lower Limb Reconstruction
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+**
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5. Breast Reconstruction?
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6. Brachial Plexus Nerve Reconstruction
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7. Liver Transplantation (Vascular Anastomosis)
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8. Severed Limbs Replantation
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9. Sarcoma Reconstruction
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Annual Treatment Cases
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900-1000
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400-500
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Success Rate
(Excluding Severed Limbs Replantation*)
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97-98%
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98-99%
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*The success rate of severed limbs replantation is influenced by the degree of tissue damage, which is why the success rate is lower.
** MD Anderson only performs reconstructions related to tumors and does not treat trauma patients.
Asia's Largest Proton Radiation Therapy Center
- After Japan, South Korea and Shanghai, Taiwan became the fourth country in Asia to have proton therapy equipment.
- Taiwan's 1st and Asia's largest proton therapy center.
- Suitable for tumors in various parts of the body.
- Indications: Tumors in various body parts, such as liver, pediatric cancers, lung, esophageal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, head and neck cancers, various benign and malignant brain tumors, prostate cancer, ocular melanoma, and more.
Five-year survival rates for cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, oral cancer, and liver cancer are higher than the national average.
1. Cervical Cancer
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Staging
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Five-year survival rates(%)
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National Average(%)
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Stage I
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85.9
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82.6
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Stage II
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80.6
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74.7
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Stage III
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62.6
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58.4
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Stage IV
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11.7
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11.6
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2. Colorectal Cancer
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Staging
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Five-year survival rates(%)
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National Average(%)
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Stage I
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85.9
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82.6
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Stage II
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80.6
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74.7
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Stage III
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62.6
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58.4
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Stage IV
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11.7
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11.6
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3. Oral Cancer
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Staging
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Five-year survival rates(%)
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National Average(%)
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Stage I
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81.1
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80.9
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Stage II
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78.9
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73.4
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Stage III
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65.4
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58.7
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Stage IV
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42.7
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38.9
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4. Liver Cancer
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Staging
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Five-year survival rates(%)
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National Average(%)
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Stage I
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52.3
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45.6
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Stage II
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32
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32.1
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Stage III
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9.5
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9.7
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Stage IV
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2.4
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2
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To learn more, please visit: Department of Medical Research and Development