Surgery Godfather
Chapter 490 - 446: One Step Ahead

Chapter 490: Chapter 446: One Step Ahead

During the mid-surgery break, Yang Ping removed his surgical gown, and Professor Li hurried over to help untie the straps on the back, however, Nurse Xiao Qin beat him to it.

After undressing Yang Ping, Nurse Xiao Qin helped to find a stool for him to sit on and rest.

Song Zimo returned from washing up with Xu Zhiliang, Little Five and Zhang Lin. They began to sterilize and lay out the new gown. Zhang Lin, still dealing with his urinary bag, followed them onto the stage.

For the follow-up orthopedic correction for spinal scoliosis, Song Zimo was responsible for laying the foundational groundwork: cutting, exposing, and implanting the pedicle screws.

The osteotomy correction was to be done by Yang Ping. The case was prepared extensively to facilitate learning, Yang Ping had used 3D printing to print not only the model of the spine but also a guide for the placement of the pedicle screws.

The guide, much like the sight on a rifle, allowed for faster and more accurate screw placement and reduced the chances of errors.

This was Yang Ping’s philosophy – mere mastery of a surgery was not enough; devising ways to simplify the entire process to make it easier for everyone else was what made one a real professional.

Like a fighter jet, if it’s designed to be flown by only one pilot in the world with the skill to fly it, the value of that jet becomes greatly diminished.

It’s the same for doctors. If only one person can perform a certain surgery, then that surgical technique would eventually be lost as the doctor ages.

Song Zimo, carefully following the surgical procedure taught by Yang Ping, inserted all the screws. The x-ray from the C-arm machine showed that the positions of the screws was very satisfactory.

Only then did Yang Ping scrub in to join them on stage to perform the osteotomy correction. He instructed Song Zimo and Xu Zhiliang on how to carry out the osteotomy and correction.

Sometimes, Yang Ping would let Song Zimo do it, allowing him to complete a high-risk osteotomy correction under his supervision.

Zhang Lin and Little Five also listened attentively. Even though they hadn’t quite reached the level of leading such a surgery yet, that didn’t stop them from learning now.

One’s environment can have a significant and subtle influence. Little Five and Zhang Lin were brimming with confidence and strongly believed in their future as renowned specialists.

People who believe in their capabilities and act upon them are much more likely to succeed.

"Did you record it?" asked Zhang Lin.

Little Five replied, "We record every surgery."

"Let’s have a good analysis after work this afternoon?"

"Sure, we need to breakdown the steps first though, or we might not be able to digest it."

{"Fatty, Zhang looks like a real nerd, doesn’t he?" " incorrect coding?}

Zhang Lin easily dismissed it: "Fatty, there’s something you don’t understand. Even if a person isn’t a nerd, if they believe and behave as nerds do and persist, they might not be able to get into a top university but they could still attend a decent one."

"So, you’re suggesting, if a bad person acts like a good person and pretends to be a good person, then they’re good people?" Fatty refuted Zhang Lin’s strange theory.

Little Five interjected, "You’re right! If a bad person behaves like a good person and does good things all their life, then that would make them a good person."

"Exactly, our confidence remains unshaken. Fatty, we have big plans, we’re planning on publishing our own books." Zhang Lin revealed.

Little Five quickly added, "Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, let’s keep this quiet for now."

"Will you two keep quiet!"

Song Zimo was blunt, and the two immediately quieted down.

The visceral organs and blood vessels from the anterior side had already been loosened, so the correction now wouldn’t need to worry about the adhesion to the anterior organs and blood vessels.

Even if the teaching was occurring alongside the operation, it wouldn’t take up much extra time. The ultrasonic osteotome completed the cutting. The spine was corrected, and the waveform on the induced potential monitor was normal.

Attaching the metal rod, then locking the rod-screw system.

"Wash out---"

Yang Ping rotated out of place, left the operating table. Song Zimo filled in his role at the front, leading everyone to start the irrigating and suturing process.

Watching as the sterile sheet was lifted at the end, the operation ended.

The feeling of achievement sprung up spontaneously for Yang Ping. It provoked thoughts in him; one surgery was just part of a regular day for doctors, but for the patients, it was a once in a lifetime event.

Therefore, every operation had to be undertaken with full dedication. Not just to satisfy the wining desire, but also to fulfill the responsibility.

"Zheng Baosheng, wake up."

Fatty patted Zheng Baosheng’s face, starting the anesthesia recovery process. He inserted a suction tube into the tracheal tube to clean out respiratory secretions.

The control of anesthesia dosage was very precise, Zheng Baosheng’s eyes opened slightly, he gave a vague response and then lazily closed his eyes again. Perhaps he couldn’t remember that he just had surgery yet.

Only when the secretion in the transparent suction tube had been completely cleared out, with only the sound of empty suction remaining, did Fatty remove the tracheal tube.

Afterwards, he used a stethoscope to listen to Zheng Baosheng’s breathing and heartbeat. After organizing the pain relief pump’s hanging belt and lines, Fatty was an expert at pain relief. Not only ensuring the patient’s safety during surgery but also ensuring the relief of postoperative pain.

"He can be transferred to a bed now, and be sent back to the ward!"

Fatty put down his stethoscope and announced loudly.

Nurse Qin was very diligent, she put on gloves, helped Xiao Su organize the instruments, and then together they pushed the instrument cart out from the back door of the operating room to the dirty washroom to clean the instruments.

Zhou Can tidied up the surgical drapes, called on cleaners from the operating room to start the cleaning process.

Yang Ping and Professor Li arrived in the changing room.

Professor Li told Yang Ping that he had a charity project in Africa, for which he flew to a Red Cross hospital there to perform surgeries every year. There was currently a peculiar patient there - a six-year-old girl whose heart and blood vessels were not only extensively adhesive but also randomly positioned. Two world-renowned cardiac surgeons had attempted surgery on her, but once they’d opened her chest, they had both given up. These two operations didn’t benefit her at all; rather, they increased the adhesion, making the anatomical relationship of her chest cavity even more complex.

As he introduced the case, Professor Li took out his bag from the locker and then picked out a small laptop. He turned it on and pulled out the patient’s case information.

Indeed, it was a peculiar case!

The entire anatomical relationship was chaotic and completely abnormal.

"I’ll look into it when I have time."

Yang Ping suddenly remembered that Zheng Baosheng’s parents were still waiting outside.

"Good, give me your email. I’ll send it to you, and then we can keep in touch." Professor Li also understood that now was not the right time to discuss the case.

Yang Ping quickly went to the entrance of the operating room and told Zheng Baosheng’s parents that the surgery was successful.

The old couple was so overjoyed that they kneeled on the ground.

Yang Ping helped them up. They didn’t know what else to say and just kept saying thank you without uttering another word.

Over the years, the elderly couple’s life revolved around only one major concern - their son’s treatment. Hence, all their energy was focused on it.

Professor Li stayed at Sanbo Hospital for several days. He had to rush to Australia, where doctors from the North Shore Hospital were waiting for him to discuss a difficult medical case.

Presumably, all the top doctors in the world live like this, perhaps lecturing abroad one day, then performing surgeries in their own operating rooms the next day.

"Dr. Yang, I need to catch a plane. We’ll catch up later."

After changing his clothes, Professor Li, holding his bag, talked on the phone with Professor Wu while saying goodbye to Yang Ping at the door, indicating that he would leave first.

Is he not eating lunch?

Yang Ping didn’t think it was appropriate to impede him. Everyone was a doctor, purely engaged in technical work, straightforward in their interactions.

If the man was in a hurry, he might have already arranged his schedule to leave immediately after the surgery.

——

The professors in the operating room teaching room have finally fulfilled their wish of observing Yang Ping’s scoliosis correction surgery.

Professor Liang, who had not had enough of observing Yang Ping’s scoliosis surgery during the Golden Knife Award, deliberately came from Beijing this time. He had no other intention but to relive the experience.

Experiencing it again was a wonderful feeling!

Professor Liang stretched his waist and showed a satisfied smile on his face. He had once been unable to help this patient, but now the patient had been saved.

As if he had performed the surgery himself, he was delighted. The whole surgery was over, his legs were no longer sore, his back didn’t hurt, he walked with more energy, everything tasted delicious, and everyone looked pleasing.

"Director Hu?" Professor Liang stretched his back.

Professor Hu Guolin immediately came over. Professor Liang said, "What did you apply for last time?"

"---" Before Professor Hu could answer,

"I approve!" Professor Liang laughed heartily.

After observing the surgery, Professor Qin found that he had been here for quite some time. After lunch, he planned to return and immediately called Nurse Xiao Qin to join him for a meal.

Nurse Xiao Qin might have been helping in the operating room and didn’t answer the phone at all.

"Lost your daughter?" Professor Liang watched as Professor Qin called several times, looking anxious.

Perhaps what was said touched a nerve, and Professor Qin nodded awkwardly: "She might be busy. Old Liang, when do you plan to go back? Have you booked a flight? Can we go together?"

"Don’t worry. It doesn’t matter if you can’t find your daughter. She will have to leave one day, right? If she really gets lost here, at least she’s lost in the right place." Professor Liang said, laughing heartily. He always liked to joke.

Interestingly, Professor Qin and Professor Su were rivals from the south and north, and even their families were somewhat similar. Professor Qin also had a son and a daughter. His son was a doctor at 301, and his daughter was Nurse Xiao Qin.

This time with Professor Liang stepping down, the competition between the south and north became fierce. Professor Su and Professor Qin were vying for the position of national orthopedic committee chair, once again competing against each other.

Director Han invited everyone to eat, "Professor Qin, don’t worry. Your daughter can’t be lost at Sanbo."

At this point, Yang Ping happened to walk in. He had finished his work and wanted to greet his seniors. Since everyone had been watching him, he couldn’t ignore them. Basic social interaction was necessary.

While Professor Liang was busy talking with Director Han, Professors Su and Qin almost simultaneously noticed Yang Ping entering and waved to him from a distance.

Of course, Yang Ping headed to Professor Su first, he knew the order of priorities.

"Xiao Yang, in the future you will carry a lot on your shoulders. Be sure to take care of your health."

Professor Su held Yang Ping’s hand, speaking kindly.

Professor Qin felt a bit disappointed. He was just about to greet Yang Ping, but Professor Su had taken the initiative.

Search the lightnovelworld.cc website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.