Chapter 127: Data Evaluation, Far Exceeding Expectations!
【 2mm Fissure Tensile Strength: Lu Method: 141.1±4.2 N; Tong Method: 119.40±6.31 N; Tajima Method: 118.90±9.32 N; Modified Tang Method: 105.30±2.31 N; Modified Tsuge Method: 57.6±7.4 N; Modified Kessler Method: 46.1±2.3 N】
【 Rupture Tensile Strength: Lu Method: 207.3±11.2 N; Tong Method: 176.40±3.41 N; Tajima Method: 182.21±6.24 N; Modified Tang Method: 157.29±5.29 N; Modified Tsuge Method: 132.02±3.62 N; Modified Kessler Method: 69.1±7.73 N】
【 Tendon Toughness: Lu Method: 18.32±3.11 N/mm; Tong Method: 14.12±2.34 N/mm; Tajima Method: 14.23±1.59 N/mm; Modified Tang Method: 12.58±1.41 N/mm; Modified Tsuge Method: 9.1±2.3 N/mm; Modified Kessler Method: 10.1±3.73 N】
After reading the statistical data, everyone fell silent, finding it difficult to calm down for a long time.
The modified Tang method was initially superior to the Tsuge suturing method, but that was in a rudimentary era. Now, tendon suturing techniques have entered an era of blooming diversity.
As is well known, the most difficult challenges in significant progress occur in two periods: the first is the exploratory period, and the second is the mature period of diverse development.
Among these, achieving another major breakthrough during the period of technical maturity is more difficult than pioneering.
All sorts of techniques have been thoroughly explored. To achieve a major breakthrough within these already exhausted directions is almost impossible, unless fundamental research makes a leap.
However, it seems that Lu Cheng, a mere youngster, has broken through this established convention at such a young age.
Liang Guocheng looked at his doctorate student and said, “List all the detailed data for the previous suturing techniques. If I recall correctly, the data Lu produced is no worse than the original data.”
“Master, I’ll go organize it right away!” The doctorate student also didn’t know.
The team primarily focuses on research and development of nerve suturing, not tendon suturing techniques.
While tendon suturing techniques must be learned, the learning path and practice methods are about acquiring the skill, not practicing by comparing basic data point by point.
As long as it meets the standards and is usable, that’s sufficient.
If there’s no research and development, then naturally, one wouldn’t delve into it too deeply.
Although Lu Cheng had a general idea of the range, he couldn’t recall the specific numbers. Such data wasn’t that important, so there was no need to waste neural synapses memorizing it.
Of course, after carefully reviewing various data, Lu Cheng walked up to Professor Zhong Junyun and replied with a light smile, “Teacher, it seems this data is even better than the original data.”
“I have no intention of deliberately denigrating other suturing techniques.”
After speaking, Lu Cheng cautiously added, “Actually, among these suturing data, the modified Tsuge suturing method and above are all usable. They are all effective, and as long as the proficiency is sufficient, they will yield good prognoses.”
“However, in the past, there was too much distinction between the suturing of flexor tendons and extensor tendons. For the sake of operational convenience and applicability…”
“…learning one technique that can handle all cases would be more time-saving,” Lu Cheng explained.
Lu Cheng did not claim to have made a significant breakthrough; in fact, it wasn’t that big of a deal. However, it could save learning time for beginners entering the field later.
They could also learn the modified Tang method, the Tsuge suturing method, or the Tajima suturing method.
But they would need to learn a bit more. Lu Cheng’s self-developed suturing technique, which is applicable to most flexor and extensor tendons, is sufficient on its own. This is what Lu Cheng believes to be the key to a technique’s existence.
Zhong Junyun was quite pleased with Lu Cheng’s current demeanor. He was not becoming arrogant but rather clearly recognized the true purpose of this technique modification.
Zhong Junyun, with his hands behind his back, spoke eloquently, “The treatment of a disease, from nothing to something, is a major breakthrough. It is pioneering.”
“But pioneering is not the end. Take fractures, for example. Manual reduction and bone setting were humanity’s earliest explorations into fracture diseases.”
“While applicable to some fracture patients, it wasn’t suitable for others. Thus, in the 1930s and 40s, open reduction and internal fixation surgery emerged.”
“This completely established the treatment plan for fractures: manual reduction, external fixation with plaster casts or splints, plus surgical open reduction and internal fixation with steel plates.”
“However, after this, the optimization and modification of internal fixation devices became increasingly diverse.”
“As time progresses, the treatment for every disease type will diversify until it is ultimately unified…”
The reason why there are many treatment plans for a single disease is that the treatment effect is uncertain, leading to a proliferation of methods. If one technique can unify all, it will reduce learning time and be very user-friendly.
These were not related to teaching. It can be said that everyone except Lu Cheng had heard this more than once. However, Professor Zhong Junyun feared that Lu Cheng might not be aware, so he repeated it.
When the others from Xiehe Hospital submitted their suturing results, the data evaluations of various suturing techniques were comparable to Lu Cheng’s technique, or even slightly inferior.
After all, the control groups consisted mostly of doctorates and attending physicians…
After reviewing the data comparison table, Zhong Junyun reminded him, “Xiao Lu, when working on a research project, you must pay attention to one point: others must be able to replicate the results you achieve.”
“In other words, other teams should be able to reproduce your current operational results!”
“Do you know why?”
Lu Cheng thought for a moment and replied, “It facilitates the dissemination of surgical techniques. Surgical techniques and methods should ideally be easy to learn and use.”
“Correct!” Zhong Junyun nodded.
“A technique that can be replicated by others is called surgery; a technique that cannot be replicated is individual skill. These are two different concepts.”
“One is the ability to treat illness; the second is teaching material.”
“Medical teaching is unlike other professions; it emphasizes not just ‘I can do it and they can’t,’ but more importantly, ‘I can do it, and they can too…’.”
“It’s getting late today, so we’ll stop here for now.”
Zhong Junyun finished speaking, reread the data, and said, “That’s it for now.”
He felt even more distressed and conflicted internally…
Fortunately, the incident from last night was only a phone call from him to Lu Cheng, and it hadn’t escalated yet.
Now that Lu Cheng hadn’t brought it up himself, he still had a chance to “guide” his disciple into success!
“Lu Cheng, Lu as in land, Cheng as in success. Everyone, please get acquainted,” Zhong Junyun formally introduced Lu Cheng’s name to the others.
This measure and treatment were not insignificant.
“Hello, Brother Lu…”
“Hello, Brother Lu.”
“Xiao Lu…” everyone greeted him.
Even though they knew Lu Cheng didn’t have a doctorate, in the group, people cared less about others’ academic qualifications and more about their actual abilities.
As for improving academic qualifications, if the Big Boss was willing to step in, granting exceptional admission would be a matter of minutes.
Furthermore, the technique modification Lu Cheng had achieved, while not of immense significance to the advancement of science, in China, if you can claim to have surpassed Japan on some level…
…even if it’s just a very, very, very niche suturing technique?
It’s enough to quickly gain peer recognition!!
Lu Cheng began to ask for everyone’s names one by one, adding them on WeChat, and saving their contact information…
Zhong Junyun and the other Big Bosses did not participate in these matters.
It was indeed getting late, so Zhong Junyun and the others left the research room with their hands behind their backs.
After Zhong Junyun and the other professors and associate professors left, the remaining doctorates and master’s degree holders erupted.
“Xiao Lu, if I’m not mistaken, you’ve originated a suturing technique? Damn, you’re about to skyrocket!”
“A paper on this single suturing technique is enough to support your stay at the hospital. Right, Brother Chen?” A doctorate looked at Chen Linliang and asked.
