The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 742: Dr. Liu at is really good.

Whether in the operating room or the observation room, everyone was waiting for Chen Xuehai's return.

For many, today's surgery would be something to talk about. Even if it went no further, such a myxoma was quite rare.

What if they proceeded? It would be even more remarkable.

Due to the high difficulty of autologous heart transplantation, any patient who could wait would wait for a donor heart to arrive.

For many patients requiring heart transplants, autologous transplantation was not an option. This surgery was highly dependent on specific circumstances; years might pass without encountering a single case.

Even if a case was encountered, whether the patient and the surgeon had the courage to proceed remained unknown.

As they waited eagerly, the door of the operating room opened. People were almost startled to see not only Chen Xuehai but also Liu Banxia and Zhang Xiao entering.

In their minds, the surgery could either proceed or not, but why would Chen Xuehai bring in a general surgeon and a neurosurgeon?

Could it be due to a lack of technical skills, and thus they were making up for it in numbers? But if it were just about numbers, shouldn't they call in cardiac surgeons for help?

Many people were confused, unsure what this maneuver meant.

"Doctor Liang, prepare for autologous heart transplantation. Doctor Wang, thank you for your hard work," said Chen Xuehai.

"Given that unexpected situations might arise during tumor removal after the heart is explanted, Liu Banxia and I will be responsible for the removal, with Zhang Xiao and Liang Xiaolin assisting. Let's prepare."

Hearing his words, the people in the observation room were instantly abuzz. The fact that a general surgeon and a neurosurgeon were invited to participate in the operation was a major event indeed.

It truly was a significant event; several people had already started sending messages, inviting their acquaintances to witness this historic moment.

Many cardiac surgeons were now envious of Liang Xiaolin. This was where having connections truly mattered. For others still in their internship, participating in such a major surgery would be impossible.

The reason for this was that although heart, liver, and kidney transplants are frequently depicted on television, they are not that common in everyday life.

This is especially true in populous cities. While the total number of transplants might be higher there, that's just a raw figure. When averaged out per capita, the rate is actually very low because the population base is so much larger.

Many doctors might go their entire careers without ever performing an organ transplant. It's not simply about attaching the organ; numerous technical considerations are involved.

Only then did they realize why Chen Xuehai had brought Liu Banxia in.

Because Liu Banxia had participated in a total abdominal organ autologous transplantation. That previous case involved a child, and that choice was made because the surgical field was unclear.

This time it was the heart, an organ with more stringent requirements than others. There were time constraints, so the demands on the surgeon's skills were even higher.

Bringing Liu Banxia in to assist made sense. Thinking about it now, it seemed very appropriate.

"Luckily, we prepared thoroughly before the surgery. Otherwise, such a big task would have made me panic," said Wang Lei.

"Brother Zhang and I are more anxious; we were just here to observe and got dragged in," Liu Banxia also started to grumble.

"By the way, prepare saline ice as well. It's better to crush the ice finely; otherwise, it might feel rough on the hands or hinder manipulation during tumor removal."

Hearing his words, the nurses prepared quickly. This was a major operation. Even for these experienced operating room nurses, it wasn't something they encountered often. The Emergency Center didn't perform many organ transplants.

Standard allogeneic heart transplantation involves two main parts: donor heart retrieval and then transplantation into the recipient's chest.

The complexity of today's surgery was high because it essentially combined both stages—heart removal and re-implantation—for the same patient.

Heart removal itself is not that simple.

Especially when considering the re-suturing required after tumor removal, meticulous care must be taken during the heart's extraction.

The heart removal itself wasn't Liu Banxia and Zhang Xiao's responsibility; that was Chen Xuehai and Liang Xiaolin's task.

"Linlin, watch every step of my operation carefully. If you have any questions, keep them in mind and ask me after the surgery," Chen Xuehai said while operating.

"Okay," Liang Xiaolin responded, coordinating her actions and maintaining intense focus.

Both Liu Banxia and Zhang Xiao were equally focused. Whether they would encounter such a surgery again in their lives was uncertain.

Even though it wasn't their specialty, it was an incredibly rare operation to witness.

Because of their concentration, they didn't notice the arrival of the hospital leaders in the observation room.

Chen Zhenxing had no smile on his face. Upon receiving the news, he had rushed over immediately.

Many people only thought of the honor a successful operation would bring, neglecting the potential consequences of failure.

After all, his relationship with Chen Xuehai would inevitably invite gossip. Even if Li Mingwu were to conduct such a surgery, he would have to consider it carefully.

Arriving at the observation window, he spotted Liu Banxia in the operating room and sighed inwardly.

He understood why his grandson was being so impulsive. With Liu Banxia present, anything was possible.

"As long as Xuehai performs the organ retrieval well, I don't think there should be any problems during the tumor removal," Li Mingwu said reassuringly.

"These two kids, they're too audacious, daring to take on any kind of surgery," Chen Zhenxing remarked.

The people nearby didn't dare to utter a word. The Chief Director was clearly displeased.

"Although there are many difficulties, I believe Xuehai can overcome them," Li Mingwu said.

"And with Liu Banxia there, the time needed to remove the myxoma will be significantly reduced. The chances of a successful operation are quite high, and they have made thorough preparations."

"I just glanced at the patient's medical records—there's no issue with the myocardium; it hasn't been affected. Only the sinoatrial node is somewhat compromised, but that isn't a major problem," he added.

"As long as they can meticulously clear the area and there aren't multiple seeding sites, the problem shouldn't be severe. Compared to other tumors, this myxoma is simply larger."

"You're always making excuses for them. If you continue to indulge them like this, who knows what kind of major trouble they'll stir up in the future," Chen Zhenxing replied.

"Shuwen too, why did he grant them so much authority? Some surgeries can be left to their discretion, but procedures of this difficulty require more caution. That's what it means to be responsible for the patient."

Li Mingwu just smiled without saying anything.

This was a classic case of anxiety clouding judgment. Surgical cases often presented themselves suddenly, leaving little room for deliberation.

"Alright, it has been successfully removed. Not just Xuehai; Linlin also did a great job."

After observing for a while longer, Li Mingwu nodded.

Others listening felt a twinge of envy.

The resources Liang Xiaolin had access to were truly exceptional. Initially, Chen Xuehai had provided hands-on guidance, and this month, she had been consistently assisting Li Mingwu in surgery. Who could compete with that?

However, it was only a mild envy, as they knew that if they were interns, they couldn't have handled such intense surgical procedures.

The doctors at the Emergency Center seemed like prodigies. Liu Banxia was already dazzling, and then there were Liang Xiaolin and those six highly reputed interns.

"You're relieved now, right? Even though it's Banxia's first time dealing with the inside of a heart, his technique is methodical and precise," Li Mingwu began again.

"The difficulty with myxomas lies in the potential for unseen blind spots. If there's a seeding site hidden there, then no matter how much effort we put in today, it could all be for nothing."

"The patient can't easily undergo a second heart operation in a short period, which would give any remaining myxoma the perfect opportunity to grow. All we would be able to do is watch it grow day by day."

"Right now, both Chen Xuehai and Liu Banxia are doing an excellent job with the clearance. You can observe their hands; even when gliding over the crushed ice, they remain steady."

"This requires not just endurance, but also willpower. Often, our movements are directed by the brain's commands. But under extreme conditions, instinctive reactions, guided by our nerves, take over."

"They need to concentrate on examining the chambers while also controlling their bodies. Otherwise, if damage to the cardiac muscle increases—you, as cardiac surgeons, naturally understand how difficult it is to get the heart to beat again." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Everyone nodded; they truly understood what Li Mingwu was saying.

The crushed ice was covered with gauze to prevent the extremely low temperature from damaging the heart. But considering the body's normal working temperature—these two surgeons' hands were sometimes directly on the crushed ice as they operated.

Many looked at Liu Banxia with renewed admiration. For a general surgeon to remove a myxoma from within a ventricle so cleanly and efficiently was no simple feat.

Mere moments ago, they had doubted if he could do it. Now, it wasn't a question of whether he could; Dr. Liu was clearly very capable.

Presently, Liu Banxia was also struggling. The sensation in his hands was awful; several times, his movements had nearly lost their precision.

"Dr. Zhang, take over for me. I need to recover a bit. We're almost done; I'll need to suture soon," Chen Xuehai spoke up.

"Sure."

Zhang Xiao didn't hesitate, immediately stepping in.

"It's frustrating; there's a third seeding site. Linlin, can you handle it?" Liu Banxia turned to Liang Xiaolin.

"I can."

Liang Xiaolin took a deep breath, steeling herself.

She knew Liu Banxia was giving her this opportunity to participate. Otherwise, with his skill and speed, he could have easily cleared this relatively minor seeding site. But her curiosity was also piqued: removing intracardiac tumors wasn't as straightforward as general surgery, yet Liu Banxia moved as if he'd done it countless times, each action perfectly executed.