My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1432 - 571: Sensory Feedback of a Special Constitution, Major Hospital Reforms (Part 2)

No instrument can rival the efficacy of this hands-on surgical procedure. To truly grasp the intricacies of a patient’s vascular system, dissection is the only clear path to understanding. With that, Zhou Can commenced the next stage, proceeding to open the patient’s chest. Every incision he made was executed with unwavering steadiness, his control precise and his movements fluid.

[Incision Skill Experience Points +1, Reward Experience Points +100...] His proficiency in cutting was rapidly advancing. A bonus of 100 points, and with ten thousand procedures reaching a million Experience Points, this medical skill would ascend to Level 7. Incision, far from its limited definition, encompasses the entirety of dissection. It is not merely about slicing through human tissue; it involves a profound understanding of complex anatomy. Naturally, a single surgery yielding a substantial reward of ten thousand Experience Points is an impossibility. Even a hundred points is a significant achievement. However, this particular surgery has yielded immense benefits, serving as a special accumulation of surgical experience. Much like how drops form a river and sand builds a tower, consistent dedication to these high-difficulty surgeries, performed occasionally, ensures the steady improvement of the Incision Skill.

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After more than six grueling hours, Zhou Can felt the brink of exhaustion, as if his very being was on the verge of collapse. The operation, which began at precisely 11:10 AM, finally concluded at 5:30 PM. Throughout this entire period, Zhou Can abstained from water and lunch, solely focused on saving the patient’s life and ensuring the surgery's success. His initial plan only accounted for the core components of the operation. However, due to the patient's severe arterial sclerosis, which created a deceptive sensation with the surgical instruments, Director Xue Yan and the others found themselves unable to perform several critical steps. Consequently, the entire weight of the procedure fell upon Zhou Can. Thankfully, his youth granted him ample physical strength and vitality, allowing him to persevere. The surgery concluded without any major complications, marking it as a relative success. The patient’s post-operative recovery, however, remains an unknown variable.

“You have all worked diligently. Since you haven't had lunch, if you don’t mind, let's head to the break room for some fast food. I’ve already placed an order, and it was delivered not long ago; it should still be warm,” Director Xue Yan announced to the entire medical team. This surgical undertaking was immensely challenging, drawing the close attention of hospital leadership, who were receiving frequent updates from the operating room staff. With the successful completion of the surgery, it can be presumed that several hospital administrators can finally relax. Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Internal Medicine stand as cornerstone departments within the hospital. In truth, all major hospitals share this commonality: a select few departments consistently generate the most revenue. Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Internal Medicine, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Orthopedics are perennial top earners. Oncology is another emerging department of significance. However, for various reasons, Oncology is plagued by a high rate of medical disputes, frequently drawing criticism for its perceived avarice. The decision-makers at Tuya Hospital, demonstrating considerable acumen, recognized the imperative of generating revenue while simultaneously safeguarding the hospital's long-standing reputation in oncology. Consequently, oncology operations are presently primarily concentrated at the affiliated second hospital. This strategy mirrors that of publicly traded companies that establish subsidiaries to explore new ventures or diversify their business, thereby mitigating risk. It is akin to the principle of not placing all one's assets into a single venture.

Following the meal, Director Xue Yan addressed Zhou Can,

Both depended on their expertise and capability for their livelihood.

Seated within Vice Director Ye’s expansive office, the pair appeared somewhat ill at ease.

"Director Xue, is the patient’s post-operative recovery guaranteed?"

"Uh... It’s difficult to ascertain at this moment; post-operative heart failure is definite. Provided no significant infection manifests, their life should be salvageable."

Director Xue Yan's reply was notably cautious.

Frankly speaking, achieving a successful surgery was already an accomplishment worthy of praise; expecting the patient to fully recover to normal parameters was an almost insurmountable task.

"Mmm! As long as their life is out of danger, that constitutes the ultimate triumph. This hospital initiated some promotional activities regarding this case a few days prior, and based on input from the publicity department, the marketing impact is becoming apparent. Should the patient perish shortly after the procedure, our hospital's standing would become exceedingly precarious."

Vice Director Ye confided these remarks to Director Xue Yan and Zhou Can.

The unspoken directive was clear: the patient absolutely could not succumb easily.

At Vice Director Ye's echelon, his primary focus wasn't on the patient's immediate well-being but rather on the hospital's reputation and benefits.