Free Web NovelChapter 1091: Chapter 1091: Plans Can’t Keep Up with Changes
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Back-to-back surgeries are a common occurrence for Liu Banxia.
However, this time there’s an increasing trend. In just a few days, so many patients have surged in.
"I wonder if I’ll be branded as the rectal cancer slayer, all I’ve been doing lately are rectal cancer surgeries." Liu Banxia said.
"There’s no helping it. Your reputation is gradually spreading, and the first thing people learn is your ability to preserve the anus, which is a blessing for patients." Wang Lei teased.
"But based on the current situation, the incidence of rectal cancer is indeed quite high." Liu Banxia said.
"The patient from the day before yesterday insisted on preserving the anus. The tumor was low-positioned and in a late stage. If they’d just opted for resection, the prognosis might have been better."
"But according to him, it is what it is. If he didn’t treat it, he’d have regrets, yet going for resection would leave him uncomfortable for the rest of his days."
"And then he accepted chemotherapy?" Wang Lei asked.
"There isn’t really another option. It’s basically extending life." Liu Banxia said.
"I advised for a long time. Chemotherapy is also suffering; a straight resection would have a better effect. But he wouldn’t have it. Based on my judgment, the surgery alone might be it."
"Teacher Liu, really?" Xu Yino asked curiously.
"You never know. Anyone who thinks that thoroughly has definitely considered it before deciding to undergo surgery." Liu Banxia said.
"That’s also because his family is relatively well-off. Otherwise, other families might not even undergo surgery. The pain of chemotherapy isn’t much less than that of late-stage cancer."
"Everyone has different thoughts, right? At least after this surgery, he can feel better for a few months. Doing some chemotherapy appropriately might extend his life a bit." Wang Lei said.
"Teacher Liu, I’m really curious how your skills have improved so quickly?" Li Hao asked.
This is something not only Li Hao is curious about but also people in the operating room and observation room.
It seems like whenever observing Liu Banxia perform surgery, his skills seem to grow each time. For others, it might take numerous surgeries to reach the same level of improvement.
Like the patient he just mentioned, the difficulty level was also very high, yet he handled it with careful ease, displaying relaxed confidence.
People get the illusion that this TaTME surgery seems easy.
But everyone knows that’s purely an illusion.
If the surgical method wasn’t difficult, all hospitals would be promoting it by now, and preserving the anus wouldn’t be such a challenge.
This is the advantage of the TaTME procedure, working from the bottom up, allowing resection close to the tumor base as long as you can make the incision and there’s no metastasis, it’s straightforward.
However, Liu Banxia didn’t give them an answer.
Ding! Surgery task completed
Earned 300 experience points, 200 skill proficiency for suturing technique, 150 skill proficiency for dressing technique, 400 skill proficiency for intestinal surgery, Glory Points +3
This task was rated perfect, earning 400 experience points, 300 skill proficiency for suturing technique, 250 skill proficiency for dressing technique, 500 skill proficiency for intestinal surgery, 15 Glory Points +3, one solidification stone
This was the second surgery of the day, and after its completion, Liu Banxia moved his neck around.
The rewards are becoming less frequent, especially with the perfect rating, which is now almost balanced with the basic tasks. There’s just a change in Glory Points, which is a system adjustment.
This also signifies that the TaTME procedure indeed has some difficulty; otherwise, given so many surgeries, it’s not likely they’d still offer such high rewards.
Perhaps after enduring another dozen or so surgeries, the dressing and suturing skills can reach the maximum level. That’s when it’s truly time to reap Glory Points and dare to proceed with solidification.
"Sorry, the last surgery needs to be postponed to the evening. This morning my wife was admitted, and it took some time. Let’s try to schedule it all in the daytime next time." Liu Banxia said to the observation room.
"Director Liu, don’t worry. As long as I have time, I can keep you company until dawn." Inpatient general surgery attending physician Chen Jianyong joked.
"Brother Chen, that won’t do, if sister-in-law comes looking for you, I can’t be responsible." Liu Banxia said with a smile.
They’re well-acquainted; he guided him back in the emergency department, so his words are more casual than when talking to others.
"During the patient’s awakening, let me add a couple more words. Besides the sterile and tumor-free requirements in NOSES surgery, I think it’s also about the handling of instruments." Liu Banxia said further.
"Tumors don’t grow the way we want; especially many patients discover them when they’re already quite large, which greatly affects the surgical field during resection."
"That time someone jokingly said I was cutting blind, but that’s not quite right. I was also using the images for reference, but I hope that if any of you need to perform similar procedures in the future, you’ll be extra cautious."
"After all, the situation inside the intestines isn’t fixed. Before cutting, I also have to take a look, focusing primarily on the actual conditions at the scene. It’s best to preserve some surgical field after inserting the instruments."
"As for the rest, I don’t think there’s much more to say. Next, we’ll have an hour of rest. In an hour, we’ll be back in this operating room for today’s last surgery."
"The next patient has mid-level rectal cancer. Although the base is severely infiltrated, the tumor isn’t very large, so we can work faster and hopefully let everyone rest early."
This really needs to be explained to everyone; it’s also based on the hospital-wide support.
Work is already busy, and when off-duty hours arrive, everyone wants to go home. Usually, surgeries are performed during the day and aren’t for emergency patients, so why have surgery at night?
It’s not just those in the operating room who are burdened; the trainees observing outside also need to adjust their schedules.
He’s not at such a high level, so humility is better.
"Teacher Liu, are you going to the cafeteria first or to visit our teacher’s wife?" Liu Yiqing asked after pushing the patient away.
"Let’s go to the cafeteria first. After eating, I can rest upstairs for a while. Let’s try to finish eating in half an hour to leave another half-hour for rest. Don’t eat too much, or you’ll feel sleepy during surgery." Liu Banxia reminded.
"Haha, that’s a good arrangement. Since we’re all staying late because of you, you better add a dish at least." Wang Lei said with a smile.
"No problem at all. I’ve been on night duty these days, so Wang Chao and Qi can have a break." Liu Banxia said.
"It’ll be temporarily relaxed for the next few days; there are currently no new patients. Hopefully, we can relax until Qiaoqiao gives birth, but I’m feeling that it’s a bit unlikely."
"That’s really tough. When’s the new program interview?" Wang Lei asked.
"In these few days. I’m just trying to settle Qiaoqiao. If there aren’t many surgery patients by the day after tomorrow, I’ll take half a day to deal with it."
"Teacher Liu, we shouldn’t talk like this outside; it’s too annoying." Xu Yino said.
"I’m just saying it as it is. Otherwise, how about taking you two along? We can clear up the rumor issue." Liu Banxia said.
"Please don’t; I prefer a peaceful life." Xu Yino quickly shook her head.
"Showing my face in the news once is enough; I don’t dare to play with such special interviews. Our level isn’t quite there yet. Teacher Liu, you keep pushing forward; we’re all rooting for you."
Joking aside, not everyone can handle special interviews. Especially that host; every question is a killer.
"Actually, I think it’s pretty good. At least it’s a window to promote our emergency center externally." Wang Lei said.
"Since that program aired, our hospital’s patient visits have increased a lot. Last time, that program’s team spent so much time here; the promotional effect was excellent."
"Keep up the good work, Comrade Shoutian. With you here, you’re our live advertisement. Put in more effort, and even if we’re a bit exhausted, we can earn a little extra money."
"Once our patient reception rises by another level, won’t the general surgery department split into two sections for you?"
"I have no idea and haven’t asked the director about it. Who told you that?" Liu Banxia curiously asked.
"Did someone need to tell me? You already have so many patients, not even counting the trauma emergency patients. In another two or three months, after the New Year, won’t there be more patients coming?"
"Reputation accumulates gradually. In any case, your fame will only grow. You should consider it when the time comes; can there be fewer patients? See how many wards they’ve reserved for you now; Sister Li is troubled by it."
"There’s no other choice. Who would’ve thought we’d end up in the news again last time?" Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.
"I was thinking about it back then and thought it would take until after the New Year to gradually spread. Initially, I had only two patients in half a month, none in the first week."
"At that time, I felt quite good. After Qiaoqiao had the baby, I could help take care of it. Looking at the current patient reception, I fear I won’t be able to do much then."
Only because those around him are close to him did he say so much. Otherwise, as Xu Yino mentioned, it’s really not something that can be said outside; others might think he’s arrogant.
What’s the real situation? He really hasn’t contributed much to the household.
The only contribution is being able to take Tang Dou for a run outside during breaks. What else is there? Usually, it’s just Qiaoqiao left at home.
But that’s really unavoidable; in the martial world, one is often bound by circumstances.
Having taken on this role, he’s somewhat pretending to be a leader; work matters cannot be neglected. These matters concern not just him but the entire emergency center and Second Hospital.
If he fails, what about those who supported him initially?
