Surgery Godfather

Chapter 2212: Chapter 1446: The Battle to Recruit Talent

Yang Ping hadn’t experienced this kind of operating room chit-chat in a long time, so sitting on the side listening was quite enjoyable.

He leaned against the chair in the corner of the operating room, in a position that wouldn’t interfere with the nurses bustling around, yet allowed him to take in the entire scene of the operating room.

Director He Xiangjun’s recent lecture on "how to win over single doctors at the Institute" had the nurses in attendance surprised and a few young nurses blushing but couldn’t help but perk up their ears to listen. The instrumental nurse, because she was so absorbed in listening, almost delayed handing over the instruments, realizing what happened only after Dr. He called out "drainage tube" three times, making people nearby suppress their laughter.

Yang Ping watched this scene, his lips involuntarily curling upwards.

An older nurse laughed, "Director He, are you offering marriage consulting today? Why not change your profession to a matchmaking agency, guaranteed to flourish."

"I would love to, but sadly, no one invites me," Director He said earnestly, "My biggest flaw is being too enthusiastic, I can’t stand seeing young people single. Think about it, a person lonely and alone, returning home without anyone to talk to, isn’t that pitiful? Besides, two people striving together is surely better than a solo effort. Look at Xia Shu, ever since he married Cai Qiaojun, he’s been totally different, surgery is better, he speaks well, even his hair is tidier than before."

Hearing his name, Xia Shu looked helpless, "Director He, can’t you stop using me as a negative example?"

"How am I using you as a negative example? You’re a positive example! A model! A standard!" Director He retorted, "Look at you, when you first came to Sanbo, you were as dull as a wooden post and couldn’t speak clearly. Now? You’re quick with answers! All thanks to Cai Qiaojun."

Xia Shu shook his head and ceased further comment, but the uncontrollable smile at the corner of his mouth betrayed his true inner feelings.

Yang Ping watched this unfold, suddenly feeling like this is what a hospital should be like. It’s not just cold surgeries and serious academic discussions, but also these warm, vibrant, lively people and events.

Everyone was sensible enough not to drag this topic on as Professor Yang rarely visited, and the directors had many questions to consult, not wanting to delay their main tasks.

The atmosphere quickly returned to professional topics.

Director He Xiangjun seized the opportunity first, taking two steps forward to stand in front of Yang Ping, speaking with some urgency, "Professor Yang, I have a few surgeries over there that need your oversight, when are you available?"

His words were blunt, but everyone present understood the underlying meaning; not all good things should be monopolized by the Cardiac Surgery Department.

Director He was acutely aware that the development momentum of the Cardiac Surgery Department in recent years was too strong, even enviably so. Ever since Li Zehui came over from Cleveland, bringing the most cutting-edge international technology, along with Xia Shu as the hard-working deputy director, the two operated seamlessly, pushing Sanbo’s Cardiac Surgery to world-class levels. Now, Sanbo’s Cardiac Surgery sits at the table with Anzhen and Fuwai.

And the General Thoracic Surgery Department?

The General Thoracic Surgery Department also benefited from this, growing along and gaining some reputation. But Director He understood clearly how much superficiality was in this "benefit" and "growth." Thoracic surgeries ultimately weren’t as prestigious as heart surgeries; even the most challenging surgeries, such as massive mediastinal tumors invading the heart, had to defer to the Cardiac Surgery Department. They’re playing on a world-class level with hearts, you have to accept it.

Hence, Director He had been searching for his breakthrough.

He found it.

Central lung cancer invading the bronchial and adjacent major vascular regions, followed by bronchial resection and reconstruction, combined with pulmonary artery or superior vena cava replacement is the direction he chose. He’s gripping this tightly, determined to carve out a path.

While the Major Vascular Surgery Department hasn’t been established as a separate entity, he still has opportunities. Once it’s established separately, he’s likely to only excel in lung cancer and lung transplants. And the path to lung transplants certainly isn’t easy; nationwide, there are only a few centers capable of lung transplants, each with decades of accumulation, overtaking them would be no simple feat.

So Director He’s urgency was genuine.

"Professor Yang, I have several cases that truly need your expertise," Director He repeated, his voice carrying a hint of earnestness, "One of them is central lung cancer, the tumor has already invaded the bronchial and main pulmonary artery, I’m planning to do bronchial resection and reconstruction plus pulmonary artery replacement, but I’m uncertain about this plan and would like your oversight."

Yang Ping hadn’t spoken yet when Xia Shu interjected.

"Professor Yang, what about our coronary bypass surgery?" Xia Shu looked up from the operating table, his tone carrying a hint of "I also have important matters." He knew Director He was here to steal attention, but he couldn’t just let it happen. That "six-very" coronary bypass patient had been on his mind for days, revisiting the plan multiple times, each version with defects, waiting for Professor Yang’s availability for a thorough consultation.

Director He immediately responded, his tone carrying the ease of an "elder brother," "Perfect the pre-operative check for the coronary bypass first, elderly patients should not be rushed."

These words were water-tight, appearing comprehensive in consideration while subtly hinting "your patient isn’t ready, what’s the hurry."

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