When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Chapter 377: Chapter 377: The Question of Dozens of Blocks and Over a Hundred Thousand!

Tao Zi looked at the solemn-faced Chen Cang and couldn’t help but ask, “Chen… can you do it?”

Chen Cang took a deep breath—at this moment, could he say he couldn’t?

Of course he had to be able to!

Facing the complex thoracic cavity, he needed to carefully release the adhesions step by step and clear away the secretions.

Each step of the work had to be carried out with caution and precision.

But!

Everyone present understood just how difficult this surgery was going to be!

That goes without saying.

First of all, the esophageal wall was already damaged and needed to be repaired!

Secondly, although the blood vessel walls did not need to be repaired due to the presence of a stent, the eroded external blood vessel membrane certainly required debridement to avoid worsening and spreading tissue damage.

The human body is just like an apple.

If there’s a small rotten spot, and you don’t remove and clean all the surrounding decay, the whole apple will soon be rotten!

Therefore, even though the blood vessel didn’t need suturing, debridement was essential. The debridement of the thoracic aorta would need to be undertaken by Tao Zi himself.

Suturing?

Impossible!

With such a defect, once sutured, he would be faced with narrowing of the thoracic aorta—a dam, and if it became narrower, the problems would be much greater.

With a stent in place, there’s no need to worry!

But, the most challenging part was!

Finding that one fishbone!

A fishbone so thin, long, and sharp was definitely an unstable factor inside the thoracic cavity!

Looking for it was as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

The surgery proceeded slowly.

The release of adhesions was a task that was both ingenious and demanding of surgical technique.

Just like adhesions in the abdominal cavity, dense tissue and organs stuck together by secretions, which, over time, can easily damage the original organs and tissues.

And!

The tissues, blood vessels, and organs inside the thoracic cavity are even more fragile than those in the abdominal cavity.

To put it graphically, they’re like thin-skinned dumplings that are easy to break open!

Witnessing this scene, Tao Zi, Li Baoshan, and others also maintained silence.

Chen Cang began his meticulous work.

The adhesion between the esophagus and organs, between the esophagus and blood vessels, between nerves and blood vessels…

Chen Cang’s hands were very steady, truly steady, as he carefully dissected little by little. Too much force and he could tear off a piece of the trachea—that would be a big problem.

Everyone was overwhelmed—a tiny fishbone, who could have imagined it could cause such damage to the thoracic cavity.

It was utterly unforeseeable!

No wonder there was chest pain—if it wasn’t the chest, the heart would ache!

The adhesions in the thoracic cavity were slowly resolved, step by step.

Watching Chen Cang perform the surgery, the surrounding doctors couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Truly, ambition doesn’t wait for one to grow old!

At such a young age to have this level of skill is no wonder he has gained the trust and respect of those department heads.

This was also why the OR nurses were so enthusiastic toward Chen Cang.

Because each of them had a keen eye!

OR nurses are known to be very discerning and won’t be polite with the junior doctors at all— if you’re arranged for a surgery and arrive late, you’re definitely in for a scolding!

As for helping them into their surgical gowns, that’s a job for the interns!

Enjoying the gowning service of an OR nurse is reserved for department head-level people—or for someone at the level of Chen Cang.

Having seen the frequent interactions and cooperation between those department heads and Chen Cang, these nurses naturally regarded Chen Cang on the same level as those head physicians, and even if Chen Cang hadn’t yet made a big name for himself, well… wasn’t it just a matter of time?

The promotion system in the hospital is extremely strict. You can’t be a chief physician just because you have the level—you’re held back by the required years of service!

But, if your ability surpasses your title, surpasses your position, that’s what truly impressive!

So, Chen Cang might seem like just a junior doctor, but in any surgical department, who would dare to disrespect Chen Cang?

They were all hoping that if something came up on the operating table, they could call Chen Cang for help!

…

…

After tidying up the thoracic cavity methodically, it was time to look for the fishbone!

To everyone, finding the fishbone was a daunting task.

But, to Chen Cang alone!

For him, it was as simple as nailing something to a board.

Chen Cang almost just had to take one glance to see it.

Green “trachea”, “Anonymous Artery”, “Aorta”…

Suddenly!

A red name appeared before Chen Cang’s eyes!

“Fishbone”!

The bright red name was particularly striking, and at this moment, the fishbone had already almost completely penetrated the thoracic aorta!

Protruding outside were a mere two to three millimeters of the bone’s sharp tip!

Even the many seasoned directors, upon seeing this scene, couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air!

Damn, this is crazy.

Even Tao Zi commented, “This fishbone really can’t stay put!”

Indeed, it was a disobedient, ambitious, nefarious fishbone!

At this time, the treatment plan was very simple; someone needed to clamp the fishbone out.

But!

Who would go?

All eyes involuntarily turned to Chen Cang.

Because everyone believed in him, this young man had hands steady as an old dog’s, there couldn’t be any problem.

Chen Cang saw everyone looking at him with such expectations.

He felt a bit of modest pride and slight arrogance.

It seemed, my little hands, were recognized.

Hmm!

Nice!

With that though, Chen Cang turned:

“Vascular forceps!”

The instrument nurse quickly handed them over.

Chen Cang took the vascular forceps with his right hand, held his breath, focused, and carefully pulled the fishbone out.

But…

It wasn’t completely removed in one go!

How long could it be?

Chen Cang couldn’t help but feel a jolt of alarm.

He dared not quicken the pace.

When the fishbone was finally pulled out!

Everyone was stunned.

Because the fishbone was a good 4 centimeters long.

That was… way too damn terrifying.

Even the experienced surgical team, the various directors, especially the endoscopy room’s Director Xiao He and Dr. Lu Xiaojun exclaimed it was rare.

“Is this a plastic toothpick or what? It’s so long!” Xiao He frowned.

Everyone hurriedly took the “weapon”, examining it closely!

“No, it’s like floss! Look…”

“No, it must be a fishbone!”

“But how could he swallow such a long fishbone?”

…

A single fishbone sparked liveliness in the operating room.

A group of directors held the fishbone, as joyous as children.

On one hand, there was joy!

The culprit had been found.

On the other hand, there was amazement at how such a long fishbone had made it into the stomach.

The subsequent cleanup was jointly conducted by Chen Cang and Director Tao Zi.

The operation finished smoothly half an hour later!

Looking at the fishbone in hand.

Chen Cang couldn’t help but shake his head.

A fishbone had caused tens of thousands or even over a hundred thousand in damages.

This was something no one could have expected.

But thankfully, the patient was all right.

Otherwise, it would have been a matter of life and death.

It might sound exaggerated.

But actually… these are the things that happen around us.

Some dangers, you just can’t see…