From Clinical Breakthroughs to Global Exchange: China's Magnetic Surgery Technology Steps onto the International Stage

Last winter, Mr. Ganbold (a pseudonym), a liver transplant patient from Mongolia, underwent successful treatment at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University using magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) combined with ERCP. This case represents the first application of magnetic surgery technology for a foreign patient – a key milestone that paves the way for its international adoption and potential to benefit patients worldwide.

Magnetic surgery is an innovative minimally invasive technique that harnesses the principle of magnetic force. With its advantages of reduced trauma and faster recovery, it has emerged as a major advancement in medical technology, offering new possibilities for surgical treatment.

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In September 2025, the 8th International Conference on Magnetic Surgery was held in Xi'an. As a premier global event in the field, the conference brought together leading experts across disciplines including clinical medicine, physics, materials science, biology, and engineering. Through a combination of online and offline participation, 48 thematic presentations were delivered, covering cutting-edge research and innovative applications in magnetic medicine, thereby providing a dynamic platform for high-level academic exchange.

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Alongside strategic symposia and specialized academic sessions, the conference featured live surgeries and a magnetic surgery video competition, highlighting the latest progress and achievements in magnetic surgery—from breakthroughs in basic research and core technology development to clinical practice. Experts also discussed future industry trends, pointing the way for global collaboration in magnetic surgery.

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Professor Lv Yi, President of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, emphasized at the conference: “The sustainable advancement of magnetic surgery requires in-depth research into its mechanism and close collaboration across all stages. Multidisciplinary and cross-field cooperation is the driving force behind the continuous progress of this technology.”