On September 2, the 16th Vascular Surgery Conference of Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL), co-hosted by the Malaysian Medical Association and the Department of Vascular Surgery at Kuala Lumpur Hospital, was held in Kuala Lumpur. With the theme "Redefining Standards in Vascular Surgery," experts and scholars from across East and Southeast Asia engaged in academic discussions on cutting-edge topics including aortic disease, dialysis access, and carotid artery lesions. Dr. Yang Yi, Professor from the Vascular Surgery Department of West China Hospital, Sichuan University (WCH), was invited to attend and deliver a presentation.

Dr. Yang gave an invited presentation titled "Application of TCAR in Elderly Stroke Patients with Bilateral Carotid Disease" at the special session "Complex Cases: Different Approaches, Different Strategies." Drawing on clinical cases, he provided a comprehensive demonstration of the complete technical workflow of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and shared its advantages and practical clinical experience in elderly high-risk stroke patients with bilateral carotid disease. Following his presentation, he joined experts from Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries in an in-depth case-based discussion on treatment strategies and surgical challenges in complex carotid disease.

Dr. Yang pioneered the TCAR technique in Southwest China in July 2025, becoming the only TCAR trainer in the region to date. His presentation at this conference further showcased the clinical achievements of WCH's Vascular Surgery Department in the field of carotid artery disease to colleagues in Southeast Asia, facilitating academic exchange between WCH and vascular surgeons in Southeast Asian countries, and laying the foundation for future cross-border clinical experience sharing and collaboration.