UNHAS Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery Program Hosts Guest Lecture with Chinese Expert

The Study Program of Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), held a Guest Lecture on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the Mini Auditorium Prof. Solihin Wirasugena, International Class. The event was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Publication, Community Service, and International Affairs, Prof. Dr. dr. Rina Masadah, Sp.PA(K)., M.Phil., DFM, and featured Prof. Wenlin Wang, MD, Founder and President of the Institute of Chest Wall Surgery (ICWS), China, as the keynote speaker. Also in attendance were the Head of the Thoracic, Cardiac, and Vascular Surgery Study Program, Dr. dr. Jayarasti Kusumanegara, M.Kes., Sp.BTKV Subsp.JD(K); the Secretary of the Program, Dr. dr. Umar Usman, Sp.BTKV Subsp.T(K); and faculty members Dr. Muhammad Nuralim Mallapasi, Sp.B., Sp.BTKV., Subsp.VE(K); Dr. Shiddiq Wiratama, M.Ked., Klin., Sp.BTKV.; and Dr. Ivan Joalsen, Sp.BTKV., Subsp.VE(K) from Abdoel Wahab Sjahranie General Hospital.

During his presentation, Prof. Wenlin Wang explained that chest wall reconstruction surgery is a medical procedure aimed at restoring the structure and function of the chest. He emphasized that implants used in the reconstruction are typically removed after three years of plate installation. Removing them earlier may lead to recurrent deformities, while keeping them longer could make removal more difficult. He further revealed that his institute performs more than 1,000 cases of chest wall reconstruction surgery each year, reflecting a significant volume of clinical practice. Prof. Wang also expressed that the institute welcomes medical specialists interested in learning and working on thoracic surgery cases. “We perform more than 1,000 cases of chest wall reconstruction surgery a year,” he stated.

Prof. Rina Masadah expressed her appreciation for Prof. Wenlin Wang’s visit to the Faculty of Medicine, UNHAS. She conveyed her hopes that the Guest Lecture would serve as a valuable learning opportunity for specialist training students to broaden their knowledge and insight in the field of thoracic surgery. “We also hope that this event will lead to future collaboration with the Institute of Chest Wall Surgery (ICWS), China, to enhance the competence of our specialist training program (MPPDS),” she added.