113: Tongcang hybrid operating room, a surgeon's dream place!

Chapter 113: Integrated Operating Rooms, The Dream Place for Surgeons!

"There really is such a surgical plan; theoretically, a maximum of ten surgeries can be performed simultaneously."

Professor Zhuang thought for a moment, then gave a very affirmative answer.

And while working abroad, he even had the privilege of participating in such a joint surgery with his mentor, James.

Recalling it now, that spectacular surgical scene was still exceptionally awe-inspiring... "There really is such a surgical method!"

Director Bai's heart skipped a beat; while astonished, his face instantly turned a few shades paler.

Could it be that the Emergency Department has already begun skillfully using advanced surgical methods that even he had never heard of?

Otherwise, Director Bai couldn't for the life of him figure out how the Emergency Department managed to complete those 22 surgeries within four hours.

According to his understanding and medical experience, this was simply an impossible task... "Professor Zhuang, could you elaborate on this surgical method?"

After his astonishment, Director Bai quickly asked Professor Zhuang for further explanation.

He, the esteemed Director of Thoracic Surgery at Central Hospital, couldn't possibly be less advanced in his professional skills than the Emergency Department, could he... "Director Bai, you should know about the concept of integrated operating rooms!"

"In China, some large Hospitals in places like Yanjing and Modu seem to have already equipped and put such operating rooms into practical use."

"Our Central Hospital should also keep pace with the development of medicine."

"The emergence of these integrated operating rooms not only greatly improves the surgical efficiency of the lead Surgeon but also truly maximizes the utilization of personnel..."

Speaking of the various benefits of integrated operating rooms, Professor Zhuang spoke eloquently, with a look of envy in his eyes.

After Director Bai's reminder, he even had the idea of suggesting to the Hospital administration to set up such integrated operating rooms.

After all, every Surgeon hopes his talents will be displayed and developed most effectively... "You mean integrated operating rooms? I know about those, and I even visited one in Modu."

Upon hearing Professor Zhuang describe the surgical method, Director Bai actually lost interest.

Such advanced surgical methods, after all, are only likely to appear in top Hospitals in major cities.

Central Hospital, located in the remote Long Province, shouldn't harbor such extravagant hopes in the short term... "Professor Zhuang, Professor Zhuang..."

After finally pulling Professor Zhuang back from his reverie, Director Bai immediately asked.

"I mean, in our Hospital, with the current situation of single operating rooms."

"With only 5 operating rooms, can 22 gallbladder patients' surgeries be completed within 4 hours?"

Director Bai simply stated his confusion directly.

If they kept playing guessing games, it would probably go off track again!

"gallbladder surgery, the simplest minimally invasive cholecystectomy, takes at least 1 and a half hours per surgery..."

Professor Zhuang frowned and muttered to himself.

Although they were all Surgeons in Thoracic Surgery, gallbladder surgery, the simplest entry-level procedure, was one of the skills every Surgeon had to master.

A quick calculation could yield an accurate figure.

"I believe Director Bai is also very clear about this answer, within 4 hours, completing 10 surgeries is already the limit!"

"And it must also be ensured that the lead Surgeon for each surgery is an experienced director-level doctor..."

Professor Zhuang replied somewhat puzzled, such a simple truth, Director Bai shouldn't be unaware of it.

What did the other party mean by asking again?

But before Professor Zhuang could voice his question, Director Bai immediately followed up... "Other factors remaining constant, what if it's not a minimally invasive cholecystectomy, but an open traditional Gallbladder-Preserving Surgery?"

"Then at most, 5 patients can undergo Gallbladder-Preserving Surgery!"

As soon as Director Bai asked, Professor Zhuang immediately gave the answer.

Traditional open surgery, which also involves removing stones from the patient's gallbladder, excising lesions, and a series of other procedures, is no different from a major surgery!

Moreover, to ensure the quality of gallbladder preservation and minimize the possibility of future gallbladder recurrence, the complexity of the surgery absolutely exceeds the lead Surgeon's imagination.

This is also the fundamental reason why gallbladder surgery has evolved to the point where a 'one-size-fits-all' approach is common... gallbladder preservation requires extremely high technical demands and is more prone to postoperative complications, unsatisfactory surgical outcomes, and the patient may very likely face a second gallbladder removal.

Compared to this laborious, thankless, and relatively expensive traditional surgical method, the economical, effective, and quick-recovery minimally invasive cholecystectomy has become the default first choice for doctors and patients...

After considering all these factors, Professor Zhuang became even more puzzled about the specific reason for Director Bai's questions.

"Professor Zhuang, I know you have many questions right now, but my own questions are no less than yours!"

Seeing Professor Zhuang's increasingly furrowed brow, Director Bai had to explain.

"Let me be frank with you!"

"Just now, from 1 PM this afternoon until before 5 PM."

"The Emergency Department not only completed surgeries for 22 gallbladder patients, but without exception, all were open gallbladder-Preserving Surgeries!"

After confirming with Professor Zhuang, Director Bai found it ridiculous to even say these words.

He didn't know why, but he had fallen for Zhong Xibei's nonsense.

Such an exaggerated matter, not only did he doubt it, but he also dragged Professor Zhuang to verify it.

Wasn't this just making himself a laughingstock... "Ever since Lin Yi joined the Emergency Department, even Zhong Xibei's mind has gone astray!"

"How dare he spread such medically illogical things? That old man must be senile!"

"Sigh... Professor Zhuang, where are you going? The tea just started to brew..."

Director Bai was still chattering away, but Professor Zhuang, with a solemn expression, forgot to even say hello.

He walked straight out of the Doctors Office and hurried towards the Emergency Department.

For Professor Zhuang, who was always meticulous, such a matter could only be thoroughly reassuring if he verified it himself... [Ding: Host has completed 15 surgical sutures, all types of Suturing Technique experience increased by 15%, Master Level Suturing Technique experience 100%, proceed with Perfect Level Suturing Technique upgrade?]

[Ding: Host has completed 15 surgical sutures, reward amount 1500 yuan...]

After completing the surgeries for 22 gallbladder patients, Lin Yi had just returned to the lounge to get a drink of water when various accumulated system reward prompts appeared in his mind.

Among them, the prompt about the Suturing Technique being upgradable to Perfect Level made him the happiest.

Perfect Level Suturing Technique, this was Lin Yi's second medical skill to reach the Perfect Level, and he was very much looking forward to what great surprise the highest level of Suturing Technique would bring!

However, given the embarrassing experience of the previous upgrade in a public place, Lin Yi still suppressed his excitement, planning to receive this surprise after returning home... "Oh no! I almost forgot about blocking someone..."

Lin Yi slapped his forehead and ran towards the Doctors Office.

Compared to going home after work, there was a more important matter that needed to be settled today...