Dr. Li Yanni is a world-renowned hand and reconstructive surgeon, with over 40 years of experience in microsurgery, hand trauma repair, and aesthetic plastic surgery. She has performed thousands of complex surgeries, specializing in finger replantation, congenital hand deformities, nerve & tendon reconstruction, and aesthetic reconstructive procedures. A former chief surgeon at Jishuitan Hospital, she trained at the Mayo Clinic, Louisville Medical Center, and Mount Sinai in the U.S., where she developed the “Yanni Knot” technique, a revolutionary laparoscopic suturing method widely adopted in modern surgery.
Dr. Li Yanni is one of China’s most distinguished hand and reconstructive surgeons, known for her pioneering work in microsurgical hand repair, nerve & tendon reconstruction, and aesthetic plastic surgery. With over four decades of surgical expertise, she has performed thousands of complex hand surgeries, including trauma reconstruction, congenital deformity correction, and finger replantation.
She graduated from Beijing University Medical School and later worked as a hand and orthopedic surgeon at Jishuitan Hospital, China’s leading institution for orthopedic and trauma surgery. Dr. Li then furthered her expertise in the United States, receiving advanced clinical training at the Mayo Clinic, Louisville Medical Center, and Mount Sinai Medical Center. During this time, she successfully performed high-risk microsurgical procedures and contributed innovative techniques to modern surgery.
One of her most significant contributions to the field of surgery is the invention of the “Yanni Knot” technique, a laparoscopic suturing method that has greatly improved surgical precision, reduced operation time, and increased success rates in complex minimally invasive procedures. This breakthrough technique is now widely used in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and plastic reconstructive procedures and has been recorded in surgical textbooks worldwide.
In addition to hand surgery, Dr. Li is an expert in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, specializing in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and reconstructive breast surgery. She follows a scientific and artistic approach, ensuring that her patients achieve natural-looking, minimally invasive results with reduced recovery time.
Her outstanding contributions to medical science have earned her multiple awards from the National Science & Health Commission and recognition in both Chinese and international medical communities. She has published dozens of scientific research papers and continues to push the boundaries of microsurgical innovation.
Dr. Li’s precision, artistic surgical skills, and deep compassion for her patients make her one of the most sought-after hand and plastic surgeons in China.
