BXBX NOVEL Chapter 64: Throwing Knife? Throwing Knife!
Laparoscopic appendix removal surgery has its incomparable advantages, but over the years, the shortcomings of laparoscopic surgery have also become increasingly apparent.
During laparoscopic surgery, many complications and accidents can arise due to the puncture of the laparoscope and the insufflation of the abdomen.
Therefore, more and more surgical workers have begun to research, leading to the emergence of a surgical method called “Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery.”
This surgical method can not only make up for the defects of traditional surgeries with large wounds but also satisfy the needs of many patients.
In Li Baoshan’s eyes, Chen Gang’s surgery was an eye-opener, while in Duan Bo’s eyes, it was like looking at a lover!
He had never expected Chen Cang to use this surgical method!
Excitement!
Longing!
Why so?
Because grassroots hospitals seldom use laparoscopes now, the cost is too high, the expenses in all aspects, firstly because of the high investment by the hospital and secondly because of the heavy burden on patients.
If their hospital could carry out this Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery, it could completely rely on this surgical method to attract more patients, enhancing the entire hospital’s reputation!
He even foresaw the great potential of the Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery.
This is undoubtedly a fantastic thing!
Indeed, Duan Bo, who had a keen eye, recognized the advantages of using small incision surgery for acute simple appendicitis and mild acute suppurative appendicitis, such as short operation time, small trauma, small scars, and quick recovery. It is a minimally invasive technique suitable for promotion in primary healthcare institutions.
However, primary care doctors haven’t mastered this technique, as it is still in its early stages and not yet widespread. The requirements for surgeons are extremely high, and very few dare to attempt it.
Chen Cang had a very steady hand. Grasping the distal end of the appendix, he cut it close to the appendix wall using an electrocautery device, and finally, the appendix was removed!
Chen Cang cherished his hands, not just because they were like his left and right girlfriends but because an excellent surgeon must have a pair of dexterous hands, which is an essential requirement.
Everyone around him was enchanted by what they saw; they couldn’t believe that even a junior doctor from a provincial hospital could be so impressive!
For a moment, everyone nodded in agreement, reflecting on what they witnessed.
Everyone gives enough respect to the strong.
At this moment, Chen Cang had won over everyone present with a “Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery!”
Li Baoshan, a well-traveled man who frequently attended various conferences, was no stranger to small incision surgery, but… being familiar with it and knowing how to perform it were two different things.
Li Baoshan could operate too, but he seldom did so because big hospitals like Second Provincial Hospital wouldn’t opt for such surgeries. Typically, it was either a regular appendix removal or a laparoscopic appendix removal.
Moreover, doctors from tertiary hospitals often looked down on such minor surgeries and wouldn’t spend a great deal of effort learning and performing this type of surgical method.
Investing a lot of energy in learning a minor surgery was something that nobody would foolishly do.
How much does an appendectomy cost?
How much does a gastrectomy cost?
The logic is simple.
Having seen such surgeries before, Li Baoshan was all the more astounded because he found that the Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery performed by Chen Cang was even more elegant than that of a leading expert he had seen at a conference in Kyoto!
That’s right!
So, Li Baoshan was genuinely amazed by Chen Gang’s performance.
Small Incision Appendix Removal Surgery may not be suitable for large tertiary hospitals, but for primary care, it’s a different story.
After the implementation of the hierarchical medical system, primary hospitals mostly deal with minor illnesses. Appendectomies, cholecystectomies… these are the most common diseases. If you can do well in a few such diseases, then you’re the top choice!
The young doctors immediately widened their eyes. They weren’t fools and could discern the significance of what they had witnessed; if they could master the technique, wouldn’t they become the rising stars of general surgery?
Each one of them began breathing rapidly, wishing they could immediately assist Chen Cang!
And for Duan Bo, the director of general surgery, the excitement was even greater.
How old was Duan Bo this year?
37!
The prime age for a surgeon. After witnessing Chen Cang perform the operation, he had already decided to keep Chen Gang’s skills within the general surgery department of Lan County People’s Hospital.
To invite this “provincial second hospital expert” more often to the grassroots for consultations and surgical assistance!
At this thought, Duan Bo felt a surge of excitement.
If he could turn the general surgery department into the leading surgical department in Lan County, then the future…
Chen Cang finished suturing, and as the last knot was tied,
Applause suddenly arose around him!
It continued on and on!
The patient lying on the bed was even more thrilled and happy, thinking, “Such vigorous applause must mean the operation went very well. Experts truly are experts!”
After the patient left, even Li Baoshan, who was usually quite stern, looked at Chen Cang with satisfaction: “Not bad, you really had me fooled. I never expected that you could perform an appendectomy through a small incision this well! It seems I didn’t understand you well enough before. Chen, you’re quite impressive, and I have high hopes for you. You must stay in the emergency department!”
Chen Cang smiled: “I can only perform simple surgeries. Don’t praise me too much, Director.”
As soon as Duan Bo heard this, he immediately chimed in: “Expert Chen, you’re amazing, truly amazing! This small incision appendectomy is the best I’ve ever seen!”
Chen Cang gave an awkward smile.
[Ding! Mission of showing off your skills completed, reward: improved new technique for small incision appendectomy.]
[Ding! The new technique for small incision appendectomy can effectively enhance the safety of the surgery and compensates for the deficiencies of small incision operations, broadening the scope of its clinical application.]
No sooner had the voice fallen than Chen Cang felt his mind fill with an abundance of new information.
Reflecting carefully on the surgery he had just performed, it seemed that it indeed had many shortcomings!
This… was quite thought-provoking!
The limitations of small incision appendectomy protocols were quite pronounced, but if the method was modified in this way, the outcomes could indeed be very impressive.
He had performed four surgeries in the morning and had a surgical meal for lunch. During the meal, everyone discussed the techniques and methods of small incision appendectomy.
And Chen Cang undoubtedly became the center of attention.
During lunch, Duan Bo came over, looking a bit embarrassed. After hesitating for a moment, he said to Chen Cang, “Expert Chen, could I ask you for a favor?”
Chen Cang smiled: “Director Duan, please don’t call me an expert, it feels awkward.”
Duan Bo also smiled: “An expert is an expert, and must be addressed as such. Besides, patients won’t feel at ease if I don’t call you that. Sometimes as a doctor, you need not only skills but also the patients’ confidence.”
Chen Cang paused, struck by the logic of the words.
Duan Bo continued, “That’s how it is, Expert Chen, could I invite you to our hospital to ‘throw the flying knife’? Don’t worry, we’ll pay the expert fees in full!”
ps: Heading to Sanjiang in the afternoon. You guys can go and make a small profit there. Hehe…