When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Chapter 386: Chapter 386: Why Can Only the Hand Be Strengthened?

Before long, the surgery ended successfully!

The patient’s vital signs were stable, and the heart rate was normal, without even a hint of abnormality.

Everyone looked at Chen Cang, the young man still appearing calm and composed, unflustered by the changes.

As the patient was taken away, the way people looked at Chen Cang changed markedly.

There were no words of shock, no superfluous language, all feelings in that moment turned into warm applause.

Xia Gaofeng and Tao Zi led the clapping, and the people around joined in.

This surgery!

It was hugely inspiring to them.

Sometimes, the innovative surgical techniques indeed dazzle the crowd, causing quite the surprise.

But more often, Chen Cang’s traditional techniques and methods taught everyone a great deal and provided much inspiration.

The way Chen Cang coordinated his movements with the rhythm of the heartbeat during the removal of calcified lesions from the myocardium was a truly ingenious concept and operation.

Perhaps not everyone would do it this way!

But it opened a window for everybody.

A brand-new, beautiful window!

Moreover, it wasn’t just that; every single action by Chen Cang impressed the crowd, including how to protect the coronary arteries and how to carefully preserve the phrenic nerve—all crucial for the patient’s recovery!

The applause lasted for a long time.

Their esteem was genuine.

“There’s a sequence to learning, and specialization in one’s craft.” In the field of surgery, Chen Cang truly specialized.

Watching the young man standing there confidently, Tao Zi and Xia Gaofeng found themselves liking him more and more.

Alas!

Such a good kid.

It’s a pity he followed Meng Xi.

Tao Zi suddenly froze: “Old Xia, how old is your… daughter?”

Xia Gaofeng glared at Tao Zi, about to berate him, but then a thought struck him—a good idea, indeed!

However, Xia Gaofeng had another thought!

He remembered something important.

“Old Tao, I have something to tell you!”

Tao Zi was taken aback: “What is it? I don’t have a daughter! Don’t get your hopes up, and my son is already married; his child is three.”

Xia Gaofeng rolled his eyes: “I’m talking about something serious here!”

“The National Cardiovascular Surgery Skills Competition!”

At this revelation, Tao Zi was momentarily stunned.

“You mean…” Realization dawned on Tao Zi, his face changing: “Yes, that’s a great idea! Why didn’t you remind me sooner? I nearly forgot!”

Shaking his head, Xia Gaofeng spoke gravely: “I’ve been thinking about this for a whole year… humiliating!”

Seeing this, Tao Zi couldn’t help but sigh and said nothing more.

Xia Gaofeng also sighed: “Alright, before that, we need to get Chen Cang to join the provincial cardiovascular surgery association as soon as possible, so he’ll be eligible to register.”

Tao Zi nodded, a sheepish smile on his face: “You’re more thorough than I am, Director Xia. I almost forgot too!”

The annual national surgical skill competition always requires a recommendation from one’s unit and membership in the relevant association.

For example, this year’s cardiovascular surgery skill competition was organized by the Chinese Medical Association together with the Health Commission.

If Chen Cang wants to participate, on one hand, he needs to be a member of the cardiovascular association, and on the other, he needs the endorsement of his unit.

Xia Gaofeng rolled his eyes: “This time we’ve got to make a strong case for it. Chen Cang… he might really be able to redeem our past losses. We can’t be at the bottom every year.”

At this statement, Tao Zi also couldn’t help but sigh.

“Hmm, I think Chen Cang will be fine!”

Xia Gaofeng shook his head: “But he needs intensive training! Looking at the cardiac surgeries Chen Cang is familiar with, he still needs focused time to learn.”

Tao Zi muttered: “This year the competition is on major vascular surgeries. Chen Cang’s problem is… his fundamentals in vessel suturing are solid. I believe he’ll be fine!”

As the two of them quietly discussed…

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Meng Xi, observing Chen Cang nearby, was also deeply impressed.

Really good.

Really impressive!

No weaker than any of those others.

With this thought, Meng Xi’s gaze filled with expectation when he looked at Chen Cang.

[Ding! Task requested by Teacher Meng Xi completed, gained favorability points +10.]

Chen Cang was delighted—quite a fruitful gain.

But the most important thing wasn’t that, it was the item that dropped from the boss monster he had slain.

At this moment, Tao Zi and Xia Gaofeng walked over.

“Xiao Chen, not bad! You’re really awesome!” Xia Gaofeng exclaimed sincerely.

Though Tao Zi didn’t speak, some things truly don’t need too many words to be expressed.

And in the eyes of the surrounding department heads, there was also admiration.

A young and promising surgeon with such ability was a blessing for them.

As the saying goes, the new waves of the Yangtze River push the old waves forward, each generation is stronger than the last!

As doctors, they hoped for this even more.

It’s a baton in the medical relay!

Competition is often among people of the same age and rank, so for these senior department heads, seeing Chen Cang’s prowess only made them happy.

Unable to restrain himself, Xia Gaofeng said, “Xiao Chen, after the surgery, come to my office. I have something to tell you.”

Chen Cang immediately became curious, but considering the expressions on Xia Gaofeng and Tao Zi, it seemed it was indeed something serious.

Thinking this, Chen Cang nodded: “Alright, Director!”

Xia Gaofeng and Tao Zi got up and left.

The various directors and deputy directors in the operating room also dispersed.

After all, everyone’s time is precious.

Chen Cang, looking at Meng Xi who remained till the end, couldn’t help but smile: “Teacher Meng, I didn’t embarrass you, did I?”

Meng Xi, unfazed and calm, casually responded: “Not bad!”

Meng Xi thought she should also be able to, right?

With that thought, she decided to find time to give it a try.

She felt that Chen Cang had given her great inspiration, from which she benefited enormously, like an epiphany—very good!

Meng Xi looked at Chen Cang: “Isn’t the Director looking for you? Hurry and find out what it’s about.”

Chen Cang nodded, smiled, and waved goodbye to Meng Xi before leaving.

[Ding! Succeeded in defeating constrictive pericarditis boss monster, reward obtained: 1. A large amount of experience; 2. Agility gemstone (Agile) x1; 3. Needle holder (Blue)]

Chen Cang was immediately pleased!

Two good things!

[Ding! Congratulations, you have leveled up to level 30, skill point +1.]

Chen Cang was mildly pleased, took out the agility gemstone, held it in his hand, and felt information passing through it.

[Ding! Agility gemstone, attribute: Agility +1. Tip: Used to enhance hands, after enhancement, your hands will permanently increase in agility by 10%, and will receive equipment bonuses.]

Chen Cang, with a thought, chose to enhance his right hand.

Suddenly, Chen Cang felt a refreshing sensation in his right hand, and immediately noticed a different change in it!

It seemed much more agile than before.

And a lot more comfortable, too.

With a slight movement, it felt noticeably more convenient and agile.

This was a nice improvement, a permanent enhancement, and unaffected whether he wore gloves or not.

[Needle holder: Blue, attribute: Stability +5; The singular stability attribute makes the needle holder more firm and stable when holding suture needles, significantly reducing the likelihood of needles bending and slipping!]

Upon seeing the equipment, Chen Cang was slightly pleased—surgical equipment was finally making an appearance, wasn’t it?

The needle holder is a commonly used clinical instrument with a high frequency of use.

Moreover, the needle holder is the only irreplaceable instrument in clinical practice!

What does that mean?

No other instrument is recommended clinically to functionally substitute for it, even if the structure of the instrument’s tip is similar to that of a needle holder.

Unless it’s an emergency, one can use straight forceps for the same operation, but must be careful.

That’s because it may cause unsteady grasping, resulting in needles bending, slipping, or changing direction, as well as damaging the needle holder or the needle itself, which could harm patient tissue or the surgeon’s hands.

The advent of the needle holder can be considered a progression in clinical surgery.

Seeing this equipment, Chen Cang felt thrilled.

If needle holders had appeared… then forceps, vessel clips, staplers, electrocautery devices… were they far behind?

Chen Cang was quite fast at vascular suturing and had high demands for needle holders; thus, this Stability +5 needle holder was just perfect for him.

The only pity was… why could the agility gemstone only be used for hand enhancement?

He wasn’t convinced!