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Bookimed Expert Insight. China is a global leader in high-intensity focused ultrasound technology. Patients can access top-tier expertise at specialized centers like Uni-asia Cancer hospital in Chengdu. Renowned specialists like Dr. Xiao Yueyong at Chinese PLA General Hospital have performed over 100,000 procedures. Choosing a university-affiliated hospital ensures access to multidisciplinary teams and the latest MRI-guided protocols.

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