In the spring of 1987, Li Zheng, a world-class surgical titan, unexpectedly reborn as a useless doctor at Guang'an County People's Hospital, was publicly announced to be dismissed by the de...
Li Zheng nodded and said, "The case at Capital Hospital was clearly explained in the journal. The pericardium can be directly sutured to the posterior abdominal wall."
"What? Suture the pericardium and abdominal wall? The heart is beating all the time, can you sew it up?" Director Dai of the General Surgery Department looked incredulous.
Not only did he not believe it, other doctors also felt it was too difficult.
A baby's heart rate is at least 120 beats per minute. With such a fast heart rate, a small heart, and a very thin pericardium, it is extremely difficult to insert the needle while the heart is beating without damaging the myocardium.
It can be said to be extremely difficult.
"My hands are shaking just thinking about it!" Pediatric Director Ma shook his head. "If the needle had been even slightly off, it would have pierced the heart. With such a small heart, it would have been difficult to stop the bleeding. I can't even imagine it!"
This time even Director Duan frowned, as he couldn't imagine how the operation would be performed.
Our hospital does not have an extracorporeal circulation device or the technology for it, so it is impossible for the heart to stop beating.
Everyone looked at Li Zheng.
Although Dean Jiang is not a thoracic surgeon, as an experienced general surgeon, he naturally knows the difficulty involved.
He also looked at Li Zheng, expecting Li Zheng's answer. Li Zheng was sure to think of all the questions.
Chen Dayong and Zhu Qidong, who were sitting next to Li Zheng, began to have doubts in their hearts even though they trusted Li Zheng.
Amidst the complicated gazes of the crowd, Li Zheng nodded firmly and said, "It's really difficult to sew up the pericardium directly while the heart is still beating, especially with the baby's heart rate being so fast. But I can do it!"
quiet.
The conference room suddenly fell into absolute silence.
The sound of whistles from the distant streets seemed particularly loud.
"Li Zheng, are you...are you sure?" Director Dai of the General Surgery Department thought he had misheard.
Pediatric Director Ma took a deep breath and said, "How can such a difficult operation sound so easy when you say it?"
Even though Director Duan had made complex psychological preparations, he was still taken aback when Li Zheng said in person that he could do it.
General surgery, orthopedics, microsurgery, and now cardiothoracic surgery, most, or even almost all doctors, can only achieve success in one field. After all, people's time and energy are limited, and being a doctor is a profession that requires accumulation. It is very good to be successful in one field. It is extremely difficult to cross specialties, even sub-specialties, and achieve a high level.
Almost all doctors, after entering clinical practice, will have their own main focus, and all resources, time and energy will be allocated to this direction. Only in this way can they climb higher and higher, go further and further in this direction, and ultimately achieve something.
No matter how big or small the achievement is, it can only be in one direction.
But Li Zheng doesn't follow common sense at all.
Let's not talk about anything else, just take orthopedics and microsurgery as examples. For these two sub-specialties, Director Duan can only focus on orthopedics, and in the direction of joint surgery. Microsurgery can only be handed over to Zhu Qidong. Zhu Qidong cannot spend too much energy in the direction of orthopedics. He can only concentrate on microsurgery to improve the microsurgery level of the municipal hospital.
But Li Zheng, damn it, has achieved the ultimate in these aspects. Not to mention his old specialty of general surgery, now he has to show his ability in cardiac surgery. His first move is the most advanced non-beating suture in cardiac surgery, and it is a baby's heart.
It's like an alien!
"Li Zheng, you can't do anything rash in such an important operation. I can only say that you are too hard to understand!" Director Duan shook his head and sighed.
Everyone had mixed feelings.
It is still hard to believe Director Dai of General Surgery and Director Ma of Pediatrics.
Including Director Zhou of the Anesthesiology Department.
Chen Dayong and Zhu Qidong were a little excited.
Since Brother Zheng said he can do it, then there must be no problem.
Not only will there be no problem, it will definitely be done quickly and well.
This is the conclusion they came to after interacting with Li Zheng recently.
"What's so hard to see?" Zhu Qidong said. "Brother Zheng's microsurgery skills have reached unimaginable heights. Even under the microscope, his hands are so steady, demonstrating his ability to control strength and sensitivity to the point of unfettered control. Even though the heart keeps beating while the pericardium is being sutured, Brother Zheng will surely be able to quickly find the heartbeat's rhythm and follow it, preventing the needle from piercing the heart."
When everyone heard what Zhu Qidong said, it seemed to be true.
As long as Li Zheng can grasp the rhythm, stitching will not be a problem.
Everyone was full of confidence in Li Zheng again. After all, this young doctor had already created many impossible things, and it was not impossible for him to create it again.
Dean Jiang said in a deep voice, "Qidong is right. As long as we find the rhythm, there will be no problem fixing the pericardium. We all have confidence in Li Zheng."
The others nodded as well.
Now that things have come to this, there’s nothing more to say.
Now I can only trust Li Zheng unconditionally.
Director Jiang emphasized that this case is very special and of great scientific research value, and the entire process must be recorded.
Everyone thinks so.
After the meeting, Li Zheng went to the pediatric department again and took another look at the baby.
After looking at the CT film again, Li Zheng once again outlined the structure of the baby's chest and abdominal cavity in his mind, and had a specific surgical scene in his mind.
Li Zheng then gave detailed instructions on matters such as preparing blood and preparing to return to the county hospital.
On the parking lot.
Li Zheng sat in his bicycle, ready to leave with Chen Dayong.
Director Duan and Zhu Qidong came to the car.
Director Duan said, "Li Zheng, don't stress yourself out. We've already agreed with the family that this is our first time performing surgery. There's a chance of success, but there's also a high chance of failure. We need to be prepared for the best, but also for the worst. So, tomorrow, just go all out and perform at your best, without violating medical principles!"
Li Zheng nodded and said, "Don't worry, Director Duan. It's not as difficult as you think. Tomorrow's surgery will be no problem!"
Hearing this, Director Duan was completely relieved.
Li Zheng is not the kind of person who blows bubbles. The fact that he can say such words shows that he is really fine.
"Haha, Brother Zheng, I'm looking forward to your performance tomorrow!" Zhu Qidong said.
Without stopping, Chen Dayong started the motorcycle.
We travelled at lightning speed.
Chen Dayong was having fun driving the Changjiang 750.
Return to the county hospital soon.
Chen Dayong told Director Tang about the consultation, and Zhu Haiping also learned about the situation.
"This is really a rare case. I really want to go with you to have the surgery!" Zhu Haiping looked eager in the doctor's office.
Chen Dayong shook his head and said, "Haiping, our hospital will definitely have cases like this in the future. Our reputation will spread quickly, and we will have all kinds of difficult cases."