Surgery Godfather
Chapter 1307 - 992: The Most Modern Township Hospital

Chapter 1307: Chapter 992: The Most Modern Township Hospital

The surgery was completed smoothly, and the patient’s blood pressure was stable after surgery. If it weren’t for Li Min’s presence today, Director Zhang and Director Peng would definitely have taken a fall. There’s an old saying, "Stand beside the river long enough and you will eventually get your feet wet." Now both directors profoundly understood the meaning of these words. Even though the surgery was finished, they were both still a bit shaken.

During the patient’s recovery from anesthesia, Director Zhang pulled Li Min over to the light box and asked him with frankness, "Tell me how to read this CT scan. Normally, all I can see clearly are tumors and a couple of adjacent major organs; I can’t make out any details."

The light box was somewhat old, and several of the bulbs inside were out, so the light wasn’t very bright. Moreover, the CT images were taken with a second-hand, decommissioned machine, and they hadn’t been well-preserved by the patient’s family, so the image quality really was quite poor and difficult to interpret. However, this didn’t pose a problem for Li Min. After all, he had gone through countless training sessions and was extremely adept at interpreting images, even deducing the unclear parts from what was visible.

In clinical practice, how could every imaging picture be the best quality image taken by the latest machines and the most skilled technicians? It is necessary to make the best possible use of the materials at hand.

"These are adhesions. Look, their density is different from that of normal organs and the tumor. These are the tumor’s blood supply vessels. Continuous cross-sections must be viewed in conjunction, with a complete anatomical structure in mind—"

Director Peng was able to understand quite a lot and could raise some credible questions, but Director Zhang was a little lost and could only nod along in agreement. Director Zhang’s foundations weren’t solid, so he didn’t grasp the concept right away. He now rarely reads books and papers, seldom attends conferences, and his clinical knowledge and skills were all gained from practical experience.

"Look at this area, if you take a careful look, an inconspicuous aneurysm has formed. This is due to the tumor’s invasion, which could potentially cause major blood vessels to tear during dissection, in a mechanism similar to aortic dissection tears—" Li Min continued his explanation.

Director Peng and Director Zhang listened attentively, one truly trying to take it to heart, while the other wanted to but just couldn’t understand, not knowing what to look for.

In fact, Old Zhang could make out something when looking at a CT scan, but when it came to MRI images, he was completely in the dark. In front of patients, he would just pretend to understand, fully relying on the written reports and diagnoses to make judgments.

Once, Old Zhang’s friend came to him with a knee MRI, asking what the problem was, without bringing the report. Old Zhang was clueless. He was a general surgeon and didn’t know much about orthopedics. Now, without the report, what was he to do? So as he looked at the MRI images, he asked, "You do have an injury here, what did the doctor tell you at the time?"

"The doctor said it’s a cruciate ligament injury!" his friend replied.

Old Zhang wondered, is it the anterior or the posterior cruciate? He didn’t know how to read it at all. So he told his friend, "Well, since it’s a cruciate ligament injury, which is highly specialized, I’ll ask an orthopedic doctor to take a look for you."

But when the orthopedic colleague came over, the first question was: where’s the MRI report?

Without the report, the orthopedic colleague was also at a loss. In fact, many orthopedic doctors don’t know how to interpret MRIs; that’s just the reality of things.

However, the orthopedic doctor was quite shrewd. He immediately conducted a physical examination of the patient, which was very effective. With experience, the brother from orthopedics could tell what was wrong based on the examination, declaring confidently, "You have an obvious anterior cruciate ligament injury. The posterior isn’t as evident, but there’s damage too." This gave a more satisfactory, flaw-free conclusion.

The patient continued to ask, "What about the meniscus, collateral ligaments, and patellofemoral joint?"

The orthopedic brother was completely confused, but he remained sincere: "You should go back to the city and talk to the doctor who originally saw you; they’ll know more about your condition. We don’t see a lot of MRIs and lack experience with them."

After discussing it before the light box and then diverging to chat about other surgeries, both Director Zhang and Director Peng regarded Li Min as a true expert both in theory and in surgery; his position as Li Yidao of Nanqiao was now secured.

Li Min’s surgery at Guandu Hospital marked an important turning point in his career. This surgery not only tested his skills but also won him valuable reputation. The name Li Yidao, like a rising star, was set to ascend in the medical community of Nanqiao.

Director Peng and Director Zhang invited Li Min and the Elderly Director to enjoy fish at a farm restaurant near the reservoir. Director Peng and Director Zhang conversed with Li Min in a most congenial manner, calling each other brothers. Although Li Min was a bit younger, the directors didn’t mind at all. They were impressed by Li Min’s skills and believed that the three brothers could work together to advance the medical field in the entire region.

During the following vacations, Li Min performed many surgeries, each time exhibiting astounding skills and composure. His performance sent shockwaves throughout the entire hospital, and the doctors began to see Doctor Li Min in a new light.

Of course, the Elderly Director was the happiest of all. He could now retire with peace of mind, knowing that with a doctor like Li Min, the future of Guandu Hospital was bound to be bright. Moreover, unlike other doctors, Li Min would not leave after acquiring skills. He was committed to serving the people in the mountain area, staying at Guandu Hospital. With Li Min at the helm, the hospital was destined to develop beyond everyone’s imagination. With Li Min’s skills, supplemented with adequate facilities, Guandu Hospital might even become a medical center for the surrounding mountainous area.