- Founded in 1906, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University is a large, top-tier comprehensive hospital directly managed by the National Health Commission, enjoying a century-old reputation in China as “North PUMCH, South Xiangya.” As the absolute leader in regional healthcare, it possesses immense authority in the definitive diagnosis and surgical intervention of complex and critical conditions. Its comprehensive strength in difficult joint and complex spine revisions within orthopedics, highly advanced cranial neurosurgeries, and critical care medicine (ICU) strongly leads Central-South China, making it a deeply trusted core institution for patients nationwide.