34: Changing generals at the critical moment, what the hell!
Chapter 034: Changing Commanders at a Critical Moment, What the Hell!
“Explore the spleen’s condition and ligate the splenic artery.”
“Dr. Lu’s surgical approach is clear, and her movements are steady and swift. She is indeed a role model for young doctors in the Hospital…”
As Lu Chenxi's surgical steps progressed, the Department Directors in the observation room nodded in approval.
If she continued at this level, they likely wouldn't need to intervene, and Lu Chenxi could independently complete this complex surgery.
“Huh! What does this mean?”
Just as Lu Chenxi finished ligating the spleen and was proceeding to the next necessary step, all the Department Directors simultaneously frowned.
“Next, she should be mobilizing the spleen, ligating and transecting the splenic pedicle, and removing the spleen!”
“What the hell is Lu Chenxi doing?”
“Operating on the spleen… is she trying to save it?”
The Director of General Surgery exclaimed in disbelief, strongly disapproving of such a bold surgical approach.
“Is the injured person’s spleen absolutely unsalvageable?”
“If there’s a way to save it, it would be a great help for the injured person’s future life.”
Zhuang Shu questioned quietly.
They were both Surgeons, but specialized in different fields.
He, a Thoracic Surgery expert, didn't fully understand the extent of the damage to the injured person's spleen at this moment.
However, he was very clear about the crucial role the spleen plays in the human body.
“Saving the spleen also depends on the timing!” The Director of General Surgery glanced at Zhuang Shu and continued to explain.
“Under normal circumstances, if a patient strongly requests to save the spleen, the Surgeon, after opening the abdomen, should design a surgical plan to save the spleen, even if it takes a little more time.”
“But obviously, is this a normal situation now?” The Director of General Surgery glared fiercely at Zhuang Shu again.
Zhuang Shu smiled awkwardly, trying to hide his embarrassment.
“Besides the rebar inserted into the spleen, there are three other potentially fatal rebars in the injured person’s body.”
“Wasting too much time on the spleen, which is not of paramount importance, leading to the patient’s condition worsening—isn’t this sacrificing the small for the big?”
Feeling that his description wasn't severe enough, the Director of General Surgery swallowed, his expression growing even more solemn.
“What’s more!”
“Given the current condition of the injured person’s spleen, I can responsibly say that in our General Surgery Department, for such a surgery, at least 9.9 out of 10 spleens would be removed.”
“A spleen that is barely sutured will also require another removal surgery due to various complications.”
“Unless…”
At this point, the Director of General Surgery immediately shook his head, stopping his analysis.
“Unless what?”
“Do tell!”
The serious-faced Director Zhong looked at the hesitant Director of General Surgery, wishing he could kick him a couple of times.
After all, the General Surgery Department undoubtedly had the most experience with splenic surgeries.
What if Lu Chenxi’s next move was exactly what the other person referred to as ‘unless’?
Director Zhong could only hope for the best.
“Old Zhong, don’t have any illusions!”
“There’s no ‘unless’ at all!” The Director of General Surgery refused very bluntly.
“In this situation, only a surgical master with truly masterful Suturing Technique would have a slim chance of salvaging the injured person’s spleen.”
“As far as I know, apart from Magic City and Yan Jing, our Hospital does not have such talent.”
“Even Professor Zhuang, who returned from studying abroad, can’t do it!”
Listening to the Director of General Surgery’s analysis, Zhuang Shu smiled bitterly.
He was talking about surgery, but kept bringing him up. What was that all about?
He hadn't offended this person, so why was he clinging to him so stubbornly?
He was just a doctor who had studied abroad, and he was the only one in the Hospital.
The Director of General Surgery had to emphasize those two words, making Zhuang Shu seem like he had done something unspeakable… “What should we do?” Director Zhong wrung his hands anxiously.
Although he wasn't as specialized as the Director of General Surgery in the field of splenic surgery, their views were largely consistent.
The situation the injured person was facing now simply should not involve considering the option of saving the spleen.
“Should we remind her, or wait and see?”
Director Zhong hesitated.
The other Department Directors in the observation room were even less likely to stick their necks out.
The first principle in the operating room was that the chief Surgeon had absolute authority.
If they spoke up to remind her and were then rebuffed by the hot-tempered Lu Chenxi, they would lose face!
Only if the surgical risk had escalated to the point where a medical accident was possible would a superior leader have the right to interrupt or replace the chief Surgeon.
But clearly!
The current surgical progress had not reached such a critical stage.
Whether to remove the spleen or not was merely Lu Chenxi's chosen surgical plan.
Scientific medical ethics had taught every healthcare professional that everything is possible until concrete results are obtained.
However, experience told all the doctors in the observation room that Lu Chenxi’s choice would not lead to a good outcome; she was overthinking it… “Lin Yi, pay attention. I’ll count to three, and you quickly pull out the rebar.”
After re-confirming that all vessels around the rebar were ligated and the spleen was fully incised, exposing the entire penetrating rebar, Lu Chenxi began to count seriously.
“One, two, three!”
Whoosh!
Lin Yi didn't hold back.
The rebar that had penetrated Zhu Zi’s abdomen was steadily pulled out.
“Please!”
After observing that there was no secondary damage within the injured person’s abdominal cavity, Lu Chenxi decisively stepped back, signaling Lin Yi to immediately begin suturing.
“This is even more outrageous!”
“No, I must stop her immediately!” The Director of General Surgery cursed loudly.
He was determined to stop Lu Chenxi’s reckless behavior, even if it meant violating regulations.
After the rebar was removed, the injured person’s abdominal cavity was nothing short of a tangled mess.
The spleen and all the damage caused by the rebar needed immediate suturing.
Lu Chenxi, as the chief Surgeon, was actually entrusting the suturing process to a General Practitioner at such a critical moment.
Was she joking?
He, a dignified Director of General Surgery, wouldn’t dare to give a student an opportunity at such a crucial juncture when teaching them!
Lu Chenxi’s actions were a disregard for the patient’s life!
It was an insult to a doctor’s highest medical ethics!
“Wait and see!”
Staring intently at the situation inside the operating room, Director Zhong didn't even turn his head.
He firmly grabbed the exasperated Director of General Surgery.
“This General Practitioner from our department is best at Suturing Technique.”
“He might not be worse than Lu Chenxi!”
Although Director Zhong hadn't personally witnessed Lin Yi’s Suturing Technique when rescuing the injured person yesterday, based on patient feedback and Fang Xiaoran’s description, Director Zhong clearly knew that as long as there wasn't too much exaggeration, Lin Yi’s Suturing Technique could probably rank among the top three in the entire Central Hospital.
“Old Zhong, what time is it? Why are you joining in this nonsense?”
The Director of General Surgery stomped his feet in frustration.
He tried to shake off Director Zhong’s iron grip several times but failed.
“Hiss…”
“What kind of Suturing Technique is this?!”
Hearing the gasps of cold air from the observation room, the Director of General Surgery turned his gaze back to the operating room and was instantly petrified on the spot…