Chapter 136: Chapter 136: This Duan Bo is Not That Duan Bo (Please Subscribe!)
The following surgeries went even smoother for Chen Cang.
And Wang Yong was thoroughly enjoying the show!
The more he watched this new surgical technique, the more Wang Yong felt awe and excitement.
He had realized that this surgical method embodied a completely new concept, capable of achieving many surprisingly effective outcomes!
For instance, the initial insertion of the puncture needle and the skillful separation of the gallbladder with an electrical hook, while precisely avoiding the bile duct to prevent damage!
And the angle chosen for the laparoscope could reveal some unexpected findings.
These skills might not be needed most of the time.
But… when faced with certain special patients, these thoughtful maneuvers could completely prevent the occurrence of complications.
For example, special use of the laparoscope could detect residual stones that were previously undetectable.
In fact, these operations might not uncover much most of the time, but it’s akin to using turn signals when driving a car; it’s about prevention!
And so, Chen Cang smoothly advanced to level 18.
But…
That wasn’t enough!
There would be no surgeries to perform in the department tomorrow.
Where could he “grind” for more experience?
At this time, past eight o’clock, Chen Cang and Wang Yong left the operating room and suddenly received a phone call.
Chen Cang answered. It was Duan Bo!
Chen Cang was momentarily stunned.
Duan Bo from General Surgery? What… does he want with me?
How did he get my number? Wait… I’ve never saved his number!
Then, Chen Cang picked up the phone, and a sudden “Dr. Chen” from the caller made him realize his mistake!
This Duan Bo was not the one he thought!
This was the director of General Surgery at Lan County People’s Hospital, also named Duan Bo!
Chen Cang slapped his forehead, realizing how confused he had become.
After all, currently, the only person who called Chen Cang “Dr. Chen” was this director.
Chen Cang couldn’t help but laugh, as he answered the phone, “Director Duan, hello.”
Duan Bo said cheerfully, “Dr. Chen, do you have time after work tomorrow?”
Tomorrow was Thursday, and there were no surgeries scheduled yet; the afternoon was relatively free.
Chen Cang replied promptly, “I’m free all tomorrow afternoon.”
Upon hearing this, Duan Bo burst into laughter.
“That’s great. We’ve prepared 8 patients for appendectomy, and we’d like you to come over tomorrow to perform the small-incision appendectomy.”
Chen Cang nodded in agreement immediately, “Sure, Director Duan, no problem!”
Duan Bo, still smiling, said, “Alright, then I’ll have a driver waiting for you at the hospital entrance at noon tomorrow, come straight over after work, and we’ll grab a meal.”
After hanging up the phone, Chen Cang updated the contact name to Director Duan Bo.
Good, he was set to earn a wave of experience tomorrow!
Surgical departments never have a tradition of finishing work or dining on time.
Whether one is a director, a renowned physician, or someone with a salary in the hundreds of thousands or even millions… whatever the level.
If you’re hungry, you stay hungry; you can’t rest until the surgery is finished.
It’s impossible to leave for a snack if you get hungry in the middle of an operation and then return to continue.
In fact, many experts really aren’t short on money, but they are truly exhausted, unable to take a break, with the pressure pushing them forward. The hospital loads you with a pile of tasks that you simply have to complete!
Reaching an expert level only adds to this, with outpatient services and surgeries during work hours, followed by rushing to write papers and conduct research after work. They rush by high-speed rail or plane to attend meetings in other places, and immediately after those conferences are finished, they have to return without delay, as they can’t afford to miss the next day’s clinic or surgery.
This isn’t a story, these are all real examples.
Time after time, cases of sudden death in the medical community never ceased.
Some might think it’s an exaggeration – in this day and age, can people still be worked to death?
It’s not an exaggeration at all.
The medical field is truly exhausting!
The scenes you see on TV of people sleeping on the floor of the operating room – Chen Cang had done that himself, more than once, and right beside him was little bootlicker Qin Yue.
Life doesn’t give special treatment for being delicate, nor does it sympathize with anyone’s plight.
Thinking about it, Chen Cang really admired Shi Na and Qin Yue – these two seemingly fragile women, who were actually enthusiastic about working in emergency medicine.
Having left the hospital, Chen Cang took Wang Yong to a nearby restaurant, ordered three heavy dishes, got a cold platter, and opened two bottles of chilled beer.
Recent times had been somewhat trying, and Wang Yong, following him, didn’t have it easy either, waking up early and staying up late performing surgeries, and then having to write medical records after.
To tell the truth… with a monthly salary of only 2200 yuan, it nowhere near compensated for their hard work and effort.
They were powered solely by love and faith.
Chen Cang had also started as a temporary worker; they were the only ones who could understand that kind of hardship.
After performing so many surgeries these days, Chen Cang had made some money from each one, including the surgeries performed by Wang Yong, which were all credited to him.
This was because Chen Cang had prescriptive authority, while Wang Yong, being a temp, did not.
The operating theatre had just been established, with over thirty surgeries performed in addition to treating that many patients, managing…
Chen Cang estimated that this month he should conservatively make about ten thousand yuan in income.
Of course, excluding his own extras and the rewards from the system.
Chen Cang filled Wang Yong’s glass with beer.
“It’s been tough these last few days, hasn’t it?”
Wang Yong smiled, “These three years, when has it not been tough? I’m already used to it.”
The two clinked their glasses and drank it down in one go.
After an afternoon of surgery without a sip of water, and managing to hold up until now, a glass of chilled beer was truly satisfying.
Wang Yong, looking at Chen Cang, said with a smile, “You’ve gone through the same thing; the hardship isn’t physical, it’s the torment of not knowing where the road leads.”
Chen Cang nodded, understanding what Wang Yong meant.
“Don’t worry, things will get better. I think you shouldn’t have a problem with the upcoming assessment. You really have a talent for surgery, quick eyes and skilled hands, good at noticing details. What you lack is just an opportunity!” Wang Yong’s eyes lit up!
What he lacked was just an opportunity!
He had prepared for it for a long time.
Moreover, having followed Chen Cang for just two short weeks, he felt his progress was extraordinary.
As long as he performed normally at the time, he felt certain he had a chance.
The experiences of the two were similar, and their conversation clicked; naturally, they got on like a house on fire.
Over three dishes, each of them had three bowls of rice – they were genuinely hungry.
Surgery isn’t just about skill, it’s also physically demanding; without good stamina, you simply can’t keep up.
With their stomachs and glasses full, Chen Cang asked, “The technique I demonstrated today was the improved method for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, did you catch onto anything?”
Wang Yong nodded, “Mm, it’s quite out of the ordinary. I think it’s very creative and innovative. Is it called the improved method for laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Did you improve it yourself?”
Chen Cang shamelessly nodded, “Mm, yes.”
Wang Yong couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, “Cang Er, I really admire you. That’s awesome, otherwise how could you have moved up? Your brain is just different from ours – you constantly come up with things, it’s really remarkable!”
“I could tell straight away there was something different. After thinking more carefully one thing after another, I really understood it. And after thinking it over more, the more I appreciated the ideas!”
Chen Cang smiled, and said earnestly, “Mm, you should really study this technique. I think it’s quite valuable. You recorded a video today, didn’t you? Go back and watch it more; it’s mainly about a few details. You study them carefully, the first one is…”
They picked up their chopsticks as if they were surgical instruments and started to gesture, turning a meal into a two-hour impromptu discussion before finally dispersing.
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