Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu | Gastrointestinal Surgery | Women Researcher Award
Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu | Gastrointestinal Surgery | Supervisor at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital | Taiwan
Gastrointestinal Surgery plays a central role in shaping the remarkable professional identity of Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu, an accomplished Taiwanese nursing leader whose expertise bridges advanced clinical care, oncology nursing, gastroenterology practice, hospital administration, evidence-based research, and patient-centered service within one of Asia’s most distinguished medical systems. Throughout her extensive career, Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu has demonstrated exceptional capability in supporting patients undergoing complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, hepatology procedures, and cancer treatments, while strengthening institutional standards in clinical safety, nursing professionalism, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high-acuity ward operations. Born in Taiwan, Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu built her academic foundation with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Fu Jen Catholic University, followed by a Master’s degree in Health Care from Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, and she is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing at Taipei Medical University, reflecting her commitment to advancing scholarly excellence in Gastrointestinal Surgery–related nursing care, oncology pathways, postoperative recovery, and quality improvement systems. Her professional journey at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Linkou Branch)—one of the largest, most advanced medical centers in Asia—began as a Registered Nurse, where she developed strong clinical skills in gastroenterology, hepatobiliary surgery units, and oncology wards, and later progressed through leadership positions including Head Nurse for fourteen years and, ultimately, Nursing Supervisor, a role that underscores her mastery in operational management, nursing education, staff development, and the organization of high-complexity care environments. With decades of experience in Gastrointestinal Surgery support, Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu has become a key figure in areas such as postoperative gastrointestinal management, early complication monitoring, dysphagia screening after cancer surgery, symptom management, patient counseling, and the coordination of comprehensive rehabilitation and survivorship services for oncology patients. Her research interests reflect the depth of her clinical practice, focusing on gastrointestinal postoperative recovery, oncology patient outcomes, quality-of-life enhancement, self-care interventions, dysphagia risk identification, and nursing leadership development. She has contributed significantly to scientific knowledge, participating in studies that investigate postoperative complications, free-flap reconstruction outcomes, swallowing function, and self-management strategies for cancer patients—work that directly informs best practices in Gastrointestinal Surgery nursing care worldwide. Her research skills include clinical data interpretation, protocol development, systematic review methodology, evidence synthesis, statistical evaluation, and interprofessional collaboration, enabling her to translate bedside realities into measurable improvements in patient experience and clinical efficiency. Throughout her career, Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu has been recognized for her dedication to nursing excellence, her strong contributions to high-performance hospital units, and her leadership in guiding new generations of nurses to uphold safety, compassion, and technical precision in Gastrointestinal Surgery and oncology care. Fluent in clinical communication, proficient in healthcare management, and deeply committed to the advancement of nursing science, she continues shaping the future of patient care through academic progress, clinical mentorship, and the pursuit of innovative models that strengthen quality outcomes. In conclusion, Mrs. Wenchuan Hsu exemplifies the modern nursing professional whose expertise integrates Gastrointestinal Surgery nursing, oncology excellence, administrative leadership, research productivity, and continuous learning, making her an influential figure in Taiwan’s healthcare community and a driving force in improving patient well-being through evidence-based, compassionate, and forward-looking nursing practice.
Featured Publications
Hsu, W. C. (2026). Effects of self-management on quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer: A systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer.
Hsu, W. C. (2025). Occurrence, risk factors, and early clinical outcomes of dysphagia on postoperative day 7 in patients with oral cancer undergoing free-flap reconstruction surgery: A hospital-based retrospective study. Head & Neck.