Chapter 1620 - 1624: It's Too Hard for Me
Sometimes, a person's destiny is often tied to others!
Life is all about choosing sides at all times!
At this moment, Chen Cang's fate was obviously the destiny of everyone present.
Especially Wu Hui!
As someone who had risen from a silent, ordinary deputy chief physician at the Capital Emergency Center to prominence, he knew all this was brought to him by Chen Cang.
Perhaps, right now he still was not significant enough to attract the attention of anyone present.
However!
He was aware that the resources and future he possessed were not inferior to those of the academicians.
Because of the Parkinson's project, Wu Hui was the second participant!
He surpassed Qi Kai, surpassed three academicians, and surpassed many others.
Of course, Chen Cang was not just showing favoritism, but because Wu Hui's talent and ability in this field far exceeded Chen Cang's expectations.
At this moment, Wu Hui, under the guidance of Chen Cang, could already proficiently perform surgeries on rats.
He might be the first academic successor to Chen Cang's Parkinson's surgery!
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At this moment, after hearing Chen Cang's words, everyone present was momentarily stunned!
The young neurosurgeons all had eager eyes, filled with excitement.
This was an opportunity to change their destinies, even directly achieving a leap in social status.
In one's lifetime, opportunities are really scarce; grasp it and you succeed, miss it and it's gone.
Parkinson's surgery was certainly not something that could be popularized in the short term.
If they mastered it, they would become one of the few in the country who could perform Parkinson's surgery.
Even Xue Zhengren and the others were visibly taken aback.
He did not expect Chen Cang to do this!
However... on careful thought, this was indeed the most suitable option.
But... could these old fellows bear being surpassed by young people?
Each of them still harbored ambitions.
The surgery began.
The last time, Chen Cang was a bit worried, opting for a mix of general anesthesia and local anesthesia.
But this time, he was very confident and said to Zhou He:
"Professor Zhou, local anesthesia!"
After hearing this, Zhou He was momentarily surprised, but after confirming with a glance at Chen Cang, he nodded!
Everyone around felt a jolt hearing this.
Performing a craniotomy under local anesthesia, the difficulty was indeed very high!
"Install the stereotactic apparatus!"
Wu Hui was very proficient; the apparatus was even more familiar to him than his wife these days.
Without spending much time, the apparatus was installed.
Chen Cang glanced at the patient and reassured, "Mr. Wang, don't be nervous. Later, we will need your cooperation for some tests."
The old man smiled slightly: "Professor Chen, I'm not nervous!"
"I'm quite proud. If my surgery succeeds, wouldn't I be the first successful case of Parkinson's surgery in the world?"
Chen Cang chuckled. If Zhou Hongguang was not counted, he indeed would be the first!
"That's right, strictly speaking!"
The old man beamed upon hearing this: "Go ahead!"
The surgery formally began as Chen Cang expertly selected an incision at the posterior midline.
The blade gently sliced through the scalp...
All the doctors behind him watched intently without missing any detail!
The scene of the surgery was not set to record.
This time, Wu Hui could smoothly assist Chen Cang.
As Chen Cang cut open the dura mater, Wu Hui's electrocautery was already at work on the cortical surface, ready for ventricle and target point puncture.
Next was the ventriculography!
This step, after perceiving the field of view from the purple-staged model rat, Chen Cang chose a more appropriate angle.
Then the puncture needle went through the burr hole in the skull, puncturing the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle, utilizing positive pressure pneumoencephalography!
The result was clear visibility of the third ventricle, interventricular foramen, aqueduct, pineal recess, and anterior and posterior commissure on the frontal-lateral radiograph.
This was immensely beneficial for the surgery ahead!
After the images were produced, Chen Cang began reporting the coordinates as usual.
This step bewildered everyone present!
What on earth...
Do we still have to report coordinates?
This was the geometry from high school that seemed to be insufficient in this moment!
Bear in mind, medical students don't study these subjects; they just need to pass statistics, and they're done with math for life.
But at this moment, as they watched the nurse skillfully write the coordinates on the whiteboard, everyone was stunned!
This...
Do we really have to calculate this shit?
Yes!
Not only do you have to calculate, but mental calculations are best.
Before they could react, Chen Cang had already listed the specific coordinates!
At this moment, Wu Hui decisively manipulated the stereotactic apparatus according to the coordinates!
Immediately afterwards, Chen Cang expertly picked up the brain needle.
Following the apparatus' direction and angle, he punctured directly!
After entering the ventricle,
Chen Cang held his breath and focused!
The surgery had reached the most dangerous and crucial stage.
The brain needle in Chen Cang's hand was ready to press the button.
This was the ventral intermediate nucleus of the thalamus!
Also nearby was the caudate nucleus.
Traditional stereotactic equipment seemed insufficient for this surgery.
However, this didn't hamper Chen Cang's surgery!
The stereotactic device needed improvement, but not now.
Finally, upon reaching the designated location, Chen Cang pressed the button, radiofrequency temperature control, set at 75°C for 80 seconds!
All of this was deeply imprinted in Chen Cang's mind!
This time, there was no need to be as cautious as last time, because compared to one corner of the ventral intermediate nucleus, the operable space was much larger now.
This meant a higher success rate and decreased chance of complications!
Wu Hui held his breath and focused, watching Chen Cang's meticulous operation, memorizing it carefully.
And while Chen Cang operated with one hand, he kept an eye on the patient's hands.
Time flew by second by second!
The short 80 seconds seemed weak in this moment, poised to flit by at any instant!
Before they knew it!
Suddenly, everyone noticed that the patient's hands had stopped trembling!
They really stopped trembling!
At this moment, everyone present exclaimed in surprise!
"It's done!"
"Really done!"
"It's a success!"
Everyone erupted with excitement.
Professor Chen really succeeded.
Parkinson's!
We can truly accomplish this.
For many present, it was their first time witnessing Parkinson's surgery.
Everyone was thrilled.
Excitement was evident on their faces.
Xue Zhengren, Yang Ming, and some of the academicians were all frowning intently, replaying Chen Cang's operation in their minds.
The challenges were numerous!
If Chen Cang did not explain the core techniques, they would be difficult to grasp.
After the brain needle is inserted, how should one operate?
These are all skills!
Moreover...
There was another significant issue troubling them, which was... how to calculate the coordinates!