Chapter 44: Xiang Daihong’s Clear Mind
Xiangzhou, Jishi City, Qianzhou, within the Century Mountain Water residential area.
After Xiang Daihong saw the reply from Associate Professor Wei Jianwen of Xiangya Second Hospital’s Hand Surgery Department, he said, “Thank you, Brother Wei. If we encounter such a ‘ghost,’ there’s really nothing we can do.”
“It’s not the fault of Director Peng from Long County People’s Hospital.”
“I just find it strange that Long County People’s Hospital and Xiangya Hospital have always kept to themselves, so why did Brother Tong suddenly barge in this time?”
Xiang Daihong is a Professional Master’s Degree graduate from Xiangya Second Hospital’s Hand Surgery Department, a student of Professor Dong Liangjin, and Associate Professor Wei Jianwen is his third senior brother.
Wei Jianwen sent a voice message saying, “Chen Song from the Emergency Department, I still have an impression of him. He was very arrogant in the past. When we were both Chief Residents, he always felt we were holding back on him.”
“Once, he even had a loud argument with us openly.”
“Now he’s about to be promoted to Chief Physician, so he’s doing quite well.”
“This Lu Cheng being favored by Chen Song must mean he has some talent.”
After Wei Jianwen finished his preamble, he then reassured, “Daihong, your promotion to Deputy Senior is next year, so there’s no rush in these two or three months.”
“You can’t handle Tong Yuan’an. Even if you find a way to support him in the county at the same time, it will be a situation where you’re just a spectator and have to force a smile, so it’s better to wait a little longer.”
Xiang Daihong’s expression was contorted as he listened carefully to his senior brother’s cautious words, inwardly grimacing—
I must have been kicked by a donkey to think of challenging Associate Professor Tong Yuan’an. Xiangya Hospital’s Hand Surgery Department is even more dominant than Xiangya Second Hospital’s sub-specialty.
This Tong Yuan’an is even better in overall strength than the newly promoted Professor Su Delin of Xiangya Second Hospital, only because Xiangya Hospital has limited Senior Professional positions, he hasn’t been promoted immediately.
Professor Su Delin is a genuine big shot in hand surgery, ranking in the top ten in overall strength in hand surgery in the entire province…
What am I, Xiang Daihong, compared to that?
It’s still uncertain whether Wei Jianwen can handle Tong Yuan’an.
“Brother Wei, I just find it strange that this Xiao Lu could learn tendon suturing from scratch to such a level in just one month?”
“How did he escape from the teaching hospital back then?” Xiang Daihong was even more puzzled by this.
Lu Cheng’s learning path was laid out there, step by step, solid, and progressing gradually.
Although this progression was a bit exaggerated.
Wei Jianwen said, “I also heard from Chen Song. I can only say that everyone has different karma.”
Wei Jianwen then recounted the past events about Lu Cheng that Chen Song had told him.
Xiang Daihong: “Okay, thank you, Brother Wei. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble for me…”
Wei Jianwen said, “It’s nothing, Daihong, you’re one of us. If someone really bullies you with their status, your Brother Wei will definitely not stand by and do nothing.”
“However, Tong Yuan’an is usually someone who acts only when there’s profit, so I don’t know what he’s planning this time. But whatever it is, time is running out…”
“Brother Wei, you mean? This Lu Cheng is worth cultivating?” Xiang Daihong hinted.
“It’s not the kind of cultivation you’re thinking of, it’s related to scientific research,” Wei Jianwen implied:
“Let’s just wait and see the results…”
…
“Brother Han, aren’t you going back to rest?” It was 6 PM, the end of Han Xiaoping’s ward rounds shift, but Han Xiaoping was still following him into the operating room, which greatly surprised Lu Cheng.
Han Xiaoping had a square face and was indeed hesitating and conflicted, then as if he had made a major decision, he nodded and said, “Xiao Lu, Young Master Kun from Orthopedics is trying so hard to learn techniques here. If I have such an opportunity and ignore it, I’ll be too lazy.”
“I’ve asked around. Currently, both Brother Zhang and Brother Zeng are unwilling to learn tendon suturing. I know it’s difficult and slow to learn, but time is long enough, so I can learn a little bit at a time…”
“Tian Zhuang is also learning secretly.”
“You don’t mind if I steal your knowledge, do you?” Han Xiaoping asked with a smile.
Lu Cheng quickly shook his head: “Of course not, Brother Han. I’m just afraid of delaying your rest.”
“I don’t have to manage day shifts or write medical records now, but you still have to handle the daily affairs of the ward.”
Lu Cheng’s current position is actually somewhat similar to a ‘pseudo-superior.’ His only task is to perform surgeries and learn surgeries. He doesn’t have to be on duty or manage patients, so overall, he’s slightly more relaxed than Han Xiaoping.
“That’s fine, Xiao Lu. Didn’t you go through the same thing?”
“After the surgery later, I hope you can explain the hierarchy of basic skills in suturing techniques and how to learn them, so I can go back and buy learning materials.” Han Xiaoping didn’t have the opportunity to learn before, so he was naturally lazy.
Now that he has the opportunity, Han Xiaoping naturally wants to seize it.
Lu Cheng nodded: “Okay, but Brother Han, it’s best for you to find some materials yourself first, get a rough understanding of the learning progression of suturing techniques, and then try them out yourself.”
“This way, it will be easier for me to send you the materials. Otherwise, if I send everything to you at once, it will be a jumble of information, and you’ll have to spend effort organizing it.”
Han Xiaoping said, “Okay…”
Nearly forty minutes later, Lu Cheng systematically completed the modified Kessler tendon suture and then left the skin and subcutaneous suturing to Han Xiaoping.
He explained meticulously: “This patient’s tendon is a rupture in extensor tendon zone 4. For a rupture in this area, the preferred suturing technique is the modified Kessler.”
“However, to master the modified Kessler technique, you must first be able to control the force of the suture…”
Han Xiaoping was suturing the skin and asked in shock, “Is this technique you mentioned only applicable to tendons in this area, and not universally applicable?”
The suturing of most surgeons is very simple interrupted suturing, at most with the addition of tension-reducing suturing, rarely incorporating special techniques.
“That’s not the case. It’s only applicable to some flexor and extensor tendons of the upper limb. For other tendons, it’s best to use other suturing techniques, such as the Tsuge suturing method, or the modified Tang method…”
“It’s crucial to accurately identify the zone of the tendon and choose the appropriate corresponding technique for twice the results with half the effort. If the wrong technique is chosen, problems are prone to occur.”
“The modified Kessler is an introductory technique for tendon suturing. Simple interrupted suturing cannot handle tendon injuries.”
Lu Cheng explained meticulously.
Han Xiaoping previously only knew that Lu Cheng learned very quickly and had great talent, but he didn’t have a concrete understanding.
After hearing Lu Cheng’s explanation now, Han Xiaoping’s eyes instantly widened, his pupils dilating a bit: “Then Xiao Lu, you truly deserve the word ‘abnormal.'”
Lu Cheng said modestly, “Actually, overall, in hand surgery, I’ve barely even entered the beginner stage, perhaps not even that…”
Han Xiaoping regained his composure and said with a solemn expression, “That’s in the entire hand surgery field. Here in Long County, you are an expert in tendon suturing. There’s no one else like you.”
“Amazing!” Han Xiaoping’s tone was polite and respectful.
【 Completed tendon suturing, guided another person to complete skin and soft tissue suturing, meticulously planned and guided the patient’s postoperative rehabilitation plan, and gained 1.2 Skill Points. 】
【 Current Skill Points remaining: 11.0! 】
Good news 1, the Skill Points are now a whole number without decimals, a boon for obsessive-compulsives.
Good news 2, there seems to be another way to obtain Skill Points…
