Biography

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Professor Brian Lang is currently the President of the Hong Kong Association of Endocrine Surgeons (HKAES). A distinguished graduate of the University of Sydney, where he earned his MBBS with Distinctions in Medicine and Surgery, Professor Lang further obtained his Master of Surgery from The University of Hong Kong, conducting thesis research on differentiated thyroid carcinoma.

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Professor Lang's clinical practice encompasses the full spectrum of endocrine surgery, with particular expertise in thyroid oncology, both benign and malignant conditions, parathyroid surgery, and the management of adrenal and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. He pioneered the application of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for treating benign thyroid disease, establishing new standards for non-invasive therapeutic approaches.

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As President of the Hong Kong Association of Endocrine Surgeons, Professor Lang provides strategic leadership to advance the specialty across the region. His academic influence extends globally through his extensive publication record, including over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters that have significantly contributed to the evidence base in endocrine surgery. His scholarly impact is further amplified through editorial roles with several prestigious journals: World Journal of Surgery, Journal of Thyroid Disorders and Therapy, Case Reports in Surgery, World Journal of Endocrine Surgery, and World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.