Sichuan Cancer Hospital | China
Dr. Wei Dai is an accomplished thoracic surgeon and researcher specializing in minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into perioperative care. He earned his MD in Clinical Medicine from Southern Medical University, an MSc in Thoracic Surgery from Peking Union Medical College, a PhD in Thoracic Surgery from Sichuan University, and completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet. Dr. Dai has progressed through roles from thoracic surgery trainee and resident to attending surgeon, and currently serves as an associate consultant at Sichuan Cancer Hospital. His research focuses on the development and implementation of PRO-based databases, optimization of postoperative symptom management, and enhancement of patient rehabilitation and recovery pathways. Dr. Dai has led multiple national and provincial research grants, including multicenter randomized controlled trials, and has been instrumental in establishing REDCap-based medical research platforms. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. An active member of leading professional societies, including ESTS, IASLC, and ISOQOL, Dr. Dai is dedicated to advancing precision perioperative care and improving the quality of life for lung cancer patients. His work bridges clinical innovation, research excellence, and patient-centered care.
Featured Publications
Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “ASO visual abstract: Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.
Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.
Tian, X., Mao, P., Lei, C., Yu, H., Dai, W., Wei, X., Zhang, J., Xu, W., & Shi, Q. (2025). “Patient-reported walking difficulty predicting the post-discharge overall function in patients with lung cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery.” Journal of Cancer Survivorship.
Liao, J., Hu, X., Wei, X., Dai, W., Yu, H., Tian, X., Wang, Y., Qin, Q., Xu, N., Li, Y., et al. (2025). “Sex-related differences in postoperative patient-reported outcomes among lung cancer patients: A multicenter cohort study.” BMC Cancer.
Zheng, H., Guo, C., Zhang, Y., Gu, H., Zhao, Y., Xiang, R., Dai, W., Wei, X., Xie, T., Li, Q., et al. (2025). “Single staged repair of an anastomotic tracheal fistula following Mckeown esophagectomy via cervical incision: A case report.” Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.