Chapter 261: Chapter 262: Play a Song at Your Wedding (5000-word mega chapter)

Chang Honglei was the director of hand surgery at Jishuitan Hospital and also the vice-chair of the Chinese Medical Association’s Hand Surgery Subsociety, making her the sole female chair within the hand surgery society.

In the field of surgical operations, there are very few women who manage to reach such a high rank.

Of course, this isn’t to say that there are no impressive women in surgery; leaving aside obstetrics and gynecology, which are largely dominated by women with very few men present.

Apart from obstetrics and gynecology, there are several other departments where women are also prevalent, such as hand surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and so on.

One might think there are many women in cosmetic surgery given the assumption that women are better with aesthetics, right?

Well, there might be more women in cosmetic surgery hospitals, but in hospital plastic surgery departments, there are almost none.

That’s because the tasks they undertake are different.

Cosmetic surgery hospitals mainly perform minor surgeries that aren’t very intensive, so you might find women working there.

However, plastic surgery and dermatological surgery in hospitals are almost always combined; some hospitals don’t have a separate dermatological department and simply have a plastic surgery department, while others might make a distinction.

But plastic surgery operations are generally major surgeries, often lasting several hours, with large operations occasionally working through the night. Women generally can’t handle surgeries that last for over a dozen hours straight.

Therefore, when selecting graduate students, most mentors don’t choose women—not because they look down on them, but because the work is just too demanding!

Hand surgery, however, is a unique department. It’s neither too big nor too small, can be both extensive and minute, falls under the orthopedics system, yet stands alone from orthopedics.

Some hospitals don’t have a hand surgery department at all. Most comprehensive Grade A hospitals don’t have hand surgery because their specializations aren’t so finely divided.

Hand surgery mostly deals with tendons, nerves, and blood vessels, and women’s patience and attention to detail are greatly valued in this field. Plus, these surgeries are not very tiring; what matters most is careful precision.

Thus, this field has given rise to quite a few top-notch female professionals.

Chang Honglei, as the head of hand surgery at Jishuitan Hospital, had profound expertise in the field of tendons, nerves, and vascular surgery of the hand!

She had been deeply engaged in tendon suture techniques and methods for many years, performing different levels of analysis for each method, and she believed her understanding of hand tendons had reached a very high standard.

She hadn’t invented a new surgical technique like Professor Tang because, in her view, surgical methods are endless, and the patterns of disease damage are diverse.

Rather than exploring complex suture techniques, it was better to maximize the advantages of traditional techniques.

However, her views weren’t widely accepted over the years because most people fell into the cognitive trap of assuming that the more advanced the surgical method, the more impressive it was. Therefore, they focused on learning top-level techniques while often neglecting in-depth research into fundamental techniques.

As a result, far fewer people supported Chang Honglei’s philosophy compared to those who idolized Professor Tang.

After all, the Tang method for treating flexor tendon injuries had now become the international standard, recognized by the European Society for Surgery of the Hand.

In the academic medical community, one needs articles and data to speak volumes, and Chang Honglei indeed hadn’t been as formidable as Professor Tang over the years.

“Professor Tang’s Zoning” continued to innovate.

But now, when Chang Honglei witnessed Chen Cang’s surgery, she suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of agreement!

It seemed to align perfectly with her own philosophy!

Moreover, Chen Cang had truly mastered the use of different suture techniques.

In this regard, Chang Honglei hadn’t performed as well as Chen Cang.

A single surgery, three tendons, four suture methods.

Each tendon injury was treated appropriately, using the best suture method available—isn’t this the direction she had been researching for years?

At that moment, Chang Honglei couldn’t help but become excited.

This was what she wanted!

She suddenly realized that her years of research weren’t in vain; it was just that no one had managed to truly unlock the power of this philosophy.

But Chen Cang could!

Today’s surgery showcased his comprehensive display of basic suture techniques and deep understanding, even refining the essence of each technique.

That was truly impressive.

With this in mind, Chang Honglei had made up her mind; she would delay her return to Beijing and first have a thorough exchange with Chen Cang.

She believed that through communication and discussion with Chen Cang, they could bring her philosophy to its fullest potential, creating a genuinely effective guide that could truly help those in need.

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Wang Yushan looked at Chen Cang, equally amazed and full of admiration.

It’s really rare to find someone who can use so many different tendon suture methods so skillfully!

This requires not only a vast amount of surgical experience but also a deep understanding of tendons and suturing.

That’s where talent comes in!

However, the happiest person must be Chang Honglei. Wang Yushan looked at Chang Honglei, “Director Chang, this trip today was well worth it, wasn’t it?”

Chang Honglei certainly knew what Wang Yushan meant and immediately smiled, “It was indeed worth it, with much gained!”

Wang Yushan nodded, “Chen’s surgery really proved that the field you’ve been researching is viable, I think when we have time, we should sit down and properly create a Tendon Suture Guide that belongs to us Chinese. Then, let the European Society for Surgery of the Hand come to China to learn from us!”

Chang Honglei’s face blushed slightly, her expression somewhat longing.

If only that day would truly come, to elevate our nation’s prestige, to shine our nation’s glory!

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Wang Yushan looked at Chen Cang and couldn’t help but smile, “Chen, do you know what I’m thinking now?”

Chen Cang shook his head, and everyone looked over.

With a sigh, Wang Yushan looked at Chen Cang, half-serious, half-jokingly said, “I’m thinking of kidnapping you to our hospital, City Hospital Number Six.”

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Chen Cang grinned, “Director Wang is joking. City Hospital Number Six is teeming with talent, hardly in need of more.”

“Plus, Director Wang, even if I stay in Dongyang, we can still maintain cooperation.”

Wang Yushan nodded. City Hospital Number Six might not lack a young doctor, but wouldn’t turn down a top-tier expert either.

Talent is always scarce, especially top-tier talent.

Wang Yushan nodded earnestly, gazing at Chen Cang and said word by word, “Hmm, I’m serious, Chen. When the time comes for you to consult remotely or participate in significant projects, you can’t back out, okay?”

Wang Yushan looked at Chen Cang, fearing he was just making up an excuse.

Chen Cang smiled, shaking his head and speaking truthfully, “Of course not, I still have so much to learn from Director Wang!”

Chen Cang was being honest. Wang Yushan had many shining points; to put it simply, here was a nearly max-level authority in hand surgery. Even the scraps from his table were enough for Chen Cang to learn for a long time.

But right now, he didn’t really want to leave the platform of Dongyang Province. It was not easy to have built up the current situation and atmosphere. Although not a large platform, it was the most suitable one for Chen Cang.

On such a platform, Chen Cang could develop at his own pace, rather than advancing abruptly or being confined to a single industry.

Emergency medicine is a big stage.

Chen Cang’s life wouldn’t be limited to hand surgery. Going to City Hospital Number Six might be good for his development in hand surgery, but not necessarily for other departments.

In Province Hospital Number Two, Chen Cang had the support of Li Baoshan, the backing of Qin Xiaoyuan and Li Jianwei, and the endorsement of the former director Fang Yonglin. His development was essentially secure.

Add to that his recent enrollment as a postgraduate student, and his transition into a hidden profession, not to mention his anticipation to gain favor with Queen Meng Xi.

Frankly, now was still the time for him to be low-profile and cunning. Once he secretly leveled up to 99, mastered a plethora of skills, then no matter how vast the world, where couldn’t he go?

But for now? Chen Cang was very clear about himself. Although he seemed impressive at the moment, upon closer consideration, it was just tendon suture surgery. Not to mention the entire field of surgery, even within hand surgery itself, it was a basic, albeit fundamental, skill. After all, thoracic surgery wasn’t just about esophageal repair either.

The praises from others were just to be listened to and taken with a smile. He himself knew all too well that there was much more he needed to do, a much longer path he needed to travel.

To truly become a leading figure, you must have a thorough understanding and high regard for the field!

Take Director Wang Yushan, for example. Spending his life studying hand surgery diseases, there’s nothing he can’t pick up or let go of easily in hand surgery.

With long-term experience and technical proficiency, Wang Yushan could handle any hand surgery effortlessly.

As a renowned doctor, the broader your expertise, the brighter your future, and the safer your patients!

For instance, Professor Tang became a well-known expert both domestically and internationally not just because he invented the Bunnell method of tendon suturing.

The Bunnell technique was just something he researched in his thirties.

Compared to Chen Cang, Professor Tang was far more accomplished; having created the Bunnell method at thirty, it suddenly occurred to Chen Cang whether Professor Tang also had a system?

Professor Tang’s awesomeness is definitely not limited to just the Tang method of suturing.

He is most famous in the field of surgery for the flexor tendons of the hand and for wrist joint issues, his expertise also includes the repair of hand tendon injuries, the diagnosis of wrist instability, and the clinical surgical repair of wrist bone and joint injuries, as well as autologous vein grafting for peripheral nerve defects, and so on.

Just the Tang method?

In this era, there are countless suturing methods, and the ones that are remembered are all meticulously selected.

Looking at the admiration in the eyes of Wang Yushan and Chang Honglei, Chen Cang smiled knowingly.

The path of medicine is long and profound.

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Xing Yu’s surgery was already finished, but he hadn’t been taken away yet, sitting there watching a group of big shots bluster about business, he always felt it wasn’t such a bad thing…

Blustering is always better than sighing and lamenting, right?

If they were all sighing and lamenting at this time, Xing Yu would be the one crying.

Go ahead and bluster, once you’re done, I have something to ask…

But after waiting for a long time, he noticed that one after another, their tales became more and more outrageous.

Xing Yu couldn’t hold back any longer, “Excuse me, directors, I want to ask, what are my chances of recovery, and to what extent can I recover? Will it affect my piano playing?”

It was only then that everyone realized the patient hadn’t left yet, and now was not the time for boasting…

Wang Yushan pondered for a moment and said, “Mr. Xing, this is the situation, according to my many years of surgical experience, today’s surgery was very successful! Based on past assessments, there’s at least a ninety percent chance of full recovery.”

“If you add the active rehabilitation during this period, I think it’s highly likely it won’t affect your piano playing.”

Having said this, Wang Yushan, seeing the excitement on Xing Yu’s face, couldn’t help but caution him, “But… Mr. Xing, what I’m talking about is probability and possibility, as you know, medicine itself is full of uncertainties and risks, no one can guarantee a certain outcome, do you understand what I mean?”

Upon hearing this, Xing Yu nodded eagerly!

To be honest, having received an answer like this, Xing Yu was already very content.

In just one day, Xing Yu’s emotional journey could be said to have hit extreme lows.

He had even negotiated a claim with the insurance company and obtained a large sum of objective insurance money, but… his professional career had ended.

Xing Yu had even thought about what he would do afterwards…

But unexpectedly, fate favored him, and the surgery was so successful!

With these thoughts, Xing Yu couldn’t help but feel extra gratitude, looking at the directors, he stood up and bowed deeply, “Directors, I really can’t thank you enough, to put it plainly, you are my life-savers, these hands… they’re just too important, they’re like my second life. I started playing the piano when I was three, all my life… Ah! I just can’t thank you enough!”

Chang Honglei and the others smiled, “Mr. Xing, you saw the surgery yourself, the person who really helped you is Dr. Chen.”

Xing Yu nodded, turned to look at Chen Cang, and bowed deeply to express his gratitude, saying earnestly, “Dr. Chen, my hands are like a second life to me, I don’t know how to express my feelings, but… no matter what, I will remember this act of kindness, and if you need anything in the future, please call my private number. When you get married, I am willing to come and play blessings for you personally! You will be my best friend.”

Chen Cang suddenly heard.

[Ding! Xing Yu’s favorability +50.]

This must be the first superstar he’s gotten to know, right?

Thinking this, Chen Cang smiled.

And if outsiders heard Xing Yu’s speech, it would definitely cause a huge stir!

Having Xing Yu play a piece at a wedding, who could manage that?

It’s not something you can do by just having money, it’s a form of recognition, an honor.

Some time ago, Xing Yu was invited to perform at the birthday party of the British royal family’s queen.

In fact, as a pianist, Xing Yu’s idea of showing gratitude is definitely to perform with all his heart and soul, offering his best wishes during Chen Cang’s happiest moment.

As for money… Xing Yu was too embarrassed to mention it!

However, if Chen Cang knew these things, he would probably still hope for something more mundane, after all, everyone is worldly…

Chen Cang smiled, “Well, it looks like… I may have to wait a while to get married, at least until Mr. Xing’s hand is healed.”

A few words made everyone laugh.

Tan Zhonglin couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head, the kid is as cheeky as ever.

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However, at this moment, the most bustling place was not here but in the conference room outside the operating theater, where various experts were watching the video!

All the experts in the field of hand surgery from hospitals big and small throughout Anyang City were struck dumb and speechless.

During the surgery, a new wound was unexpectedly discovered, a wound that could potentially destroy an operation that was on the verge of success.

This discovery immediately caused everyone’s hearts to sink to the bottom of a valley!

The probability of the surgery’s success plummeted due to this secondary injury, to a level that was impossible to grasp.

Who could guarantee a cure at this time?

Thinking of this, everyone couldn’t help but let out a deep sigh.

It was such a pity for Xing Yu…

So young, he might have had limitless potential, surpassing his predecessors to become a grandmaster pianist on the world stage.

What a pity!

Perhaps, it was simply fate?

Regretfully, everyone sighed and shook their heads.

Medicine is like this, often filled with all sorts of uncertainties, who can assure a 100% success rate in surgeries?

After all, there’s only one chance for an operation.

At this moment, everyone couldn’t help but feel regretful.

They could only see the surgical field, completely unaware of who was performing the operation.

But just when people thought the surgery was doomed to fail, they found that the operation continued!

The needle holder started moving again!

This movement reversed the situation and resurrected the surgery from the dead!

The entire suture process was exhilarating, and it was filled with a sense of beauty, but these were not the most crucial points; the most important aspect was his surgery…

For a moment, everyone began to contemplate.

Suddenly, someone broke the silence:

“What kind of suture technique was used on the first tendon?”

“I haven’t seen it before…”

“No, it’s not one technique, it’s two!”

“Right! For the small incision, he used the two-strand Kessler technique, and overall, he didn’t re-suture but extended the existing suture line, still using the Bunnell technique! This is… just amazing!”

“Oh my goodness, this… the Bunnell suture itself is difficult, won’t this unconventional use cause problems…”

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As time passed by, people’s feelings turned from astonishment to amazement, and now to being awestruck and speechless!

They could only see the field of operation, unaware of who was performing the surgery, thus instinctively assuming it was Wang Yushan!

“Director Wang truly is amazing!”

“Yes, to be able to use various suturing methods so skillfully is indeed impressive!”

“Right, in one surgery, three tendons, using four different suture methods, and have you noticed? Each method is mastered to its essence, thought-provoking!”

“Hmm, the Sixth Hospital of Modu City, truly formidable!”

ps: Sigh… everyone says my chapters are too short, too quick, I can’t stand it, from now on I shall write longer chapters, one chapter longer than two! Isn’t that great~