Wai-lun Law
Professor
Medicine
University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Biography
Professor Law graduated from Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong in 1987. He obtained the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1991. He was conferred the degree of Master of Surgery in 2001 with the research on the surgical treatment for rectal cancer. Professor Law was appointed as the Clinical Professor of Surgery at The University of Hong Kong in 2008. Currently he is the Anthony and Anne Cheung Professor in Innovative and Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Chief of Division of Colorectal Surgery at Queen Mary Hospital. He is also the Director of the Surgical Skills Centre in the Department of Surgery, The University of Hong Kong. In August 2013, Professor Law was appointed the Associate Dean in Clinical Affairs of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong.
Research Interest
Surgery Medicine
Publications
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Surgical results and oncologic outcomes for rectal cancer with tailored mesorectal excision over two decades Journal:World Journal Of Surgery
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The learning curve of robotic-assisted low rectal resection of a novice rectal surgeon Journal:World Journal Of Surgery
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RNF43 germline and somatic mutation in serrated neoplasia pathway and its association with BRAF mutation Journal:Gut
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A longitudinal study of supportive care needs among Chinese patients awaiting colorectal cancer surgery Journal:Psycho-Oncology
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Identification of serum miR-139-3p as a non-invasive biomarker for colorectal cancer Journal:Oncotarget
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Sphincter-preserving surgery for low rectal cancers: incidence and risk factors for permanent stoma Journal:World Journal of Surgery
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Identification of microRNA 885-5p as a novel regulator of tumor metastasis by targeting CPEB2 in colorectal cancer Journal:Oncotarget
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Emergence of CD26+ cancer stem cells with metastatic properties in colorectal carcinogenesis Journal:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Randomized trial comparing self gripping semi re-absorbable mesh (PROGRIP) with polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernioplasty: the 6 years result Journal:Hernia
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Anterior resection for rectal cancer with mesorectal excision: A prospective evaluation of 622 patients Journal:Annals of Surgery
