The Enhanced Doctor

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1169: Spend Where It Matters

(Thanks to Mengtian for dancing well and Yangzhong for monthly ticket encouragement)

"Director Liu, you’ve come? The food is almost ready."

It was lunchtime at the cafeteria. Before Liu Banxia could serve himself, Zhou Qiang called out to him.

"What’s going on?" Liu Banxia was a bit puzzled.

"We’re treating you. Just sit and wait." Zhou Qiang said with a smile, then ran to the kitchen.

"What’s happening? What exactly is going on?" Liu Banxia asked Liu Yiqing.

"Who cares! Getting a free meal is the most fun." Liu Yiqing said happily.

"Ah... there’s something fishy when things are abnormal." Liu Banxia sighed.

"I heard Xu Yino was hesitating and not as eager for lunch as usual - there must be something going on. Probably not just her, she’s not that generous alone."

Liu Yiqing blinked, not really knowing what was happening. But that wasn’t the point. The point was, just four words: eat and be done.

Slices of fried pork, spicy diced chicken, soft fried tenderloin, and dry-fried squid tentacles, all four dishes were served. Zhou Qiang even added two pig’s trotters and a bowl of egg drop soup.

"So, what’s the deal? Did Wang Chao and the others prepare this?" Liu Banxia asked curiously.

Zhou Qiang gave a thumbs-up, "Wang Chao, Shi Lei, Wei Yuan, Qi Wentai, each made a dish. They said you’re about to perform an extraordinary surgery again, so they wanted to celebrate in advance."

"We can’t fall behind, can’t let comrades down. Two pig’s trotters and a bowl of soup, both single and double, congratulations, congratulations."

Liu Banxia couldn’t help but laugh and cry. He had a hunch it might be related to the surgery, but he didn’t expect even Shi Lei to join the fun.

"That’s a bit strange, why is Xu Yino hiding? She didn’t have a part in this?" Liu Banxia asked surprisingly.

"Oh, she did. She claimed to be poor and asked me to leave two tea eggs for you, to be breaded and fried." Zhou Qiang explained.

"She just occupied the pot; they’re just now being fried. Once they’re crispy and the skin is crunchy, they’ll taste just right. Eat first, this is only half, we reserved some for them too."

Liu Banxia nodded, "Then I guess I’ll just enjoy it, Liu Yiqing, let’s dig in."

"Got it, I’m good at freeloading, don’t even know what shame is." Liu Yiqing said with a chuckle.

And truly, the food today seemed particularly delicious to Liu Banxia.

Even though Liu Yiqing was happily serving herself, her small appetite was genuinely no match for Liu Banxia.

After a thorough "sweep," there wasn’t a single morsel left on the plates or in the soup bowl.

"Burp... Satisfying."

Liu Banxia burped contentedly.

"Director Liu, how was the meal?" Zhou Qiang asked with a smile.

"Absolutely great, I must say I’m both full and content." Liu Banxia said with a sense of satisfaction.

"Why didn’t you eat these two fried eggs?" Zhou Qiang asked curiously.

"Saving them for an afternoon snack, after all, they’re Xu Yino’s gesture of goodwill." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Alright, I’ll tell them to come and eat quickly if they’re not busy." Zhou Qiang nodded with a smile.

Liu Banxia was satisfied, which was the highest standard.

Recently, Liu Banxia had been going home frequently, always thinking about his two kids and wife at home, and hadn’t really enjoyed a good meal at the cafeteria.

"Teacher Liu, I’ve discovered a problem." On the way back, Liu Yiqing said very seriously.

"What problem?" Liu Banxia asked casually.

"I realized that I’m the only one who came to eat with you this noon, did everyone else know and not me?" Liu Yiqing asked.

"Not bad, not completely clueless. I thought you’d only realize it after heading back." Liu Banxia teased.

Liu Yiqing became a bit gloomy, wondering if she was really that foolish.

Even if she was afraid of slipping up, she could have avoided the situation by going elsewhere.

Clearly, her secrecy skills weren’t quite up to par, and she needed to improve; otherwise, her friends might not include her anymore.

This greatly amused Liu Banxia nearby.

Liu Yiqing was simple-minded, and this personality was rather nice. Although she might sometimes react slowly, she didn’t have many worries.

Moreover, when attending patients, she wasn’t slow in responding to their symptoms, at most, she was just slightly slower in social matters.

"Thanks for the meal; you all go and eat, and Liu Yiqing and I will hold the fort here." Upon returning to the hall, Liu Banxia said.

"Haha, as long as you’re satisfied with the food. Happy? Make sure the surgery goes well." Wang Chao said with a smile.

"Are you sure the patient won’t choose another hospital for the surgery?" Liu Banxia asked.

Wang Chao nodded, "Xu Yino also explained the PET-CT matter to the patient. It will be added in the afternoon. Although it costs more, it offers peace of mind and precision."

"That’s settled then, definitely done at our hospital. Your reputation is quite well-known now; it’s just tough for the patient to have it as a teaching surgery."

"There’s no way around it; the lesion’s position is somewhat special. But it’s fine for the girls to follow into the operating room; this is a very special case." Liu Banxia said.

"Liver and lung are the most common, followed by brain and bone, then other organs and tissues. She just caught this last bit, and then it happened."

"Low probability events are also very likely to occur, presenting a rare challenge. Cheer up, let’s go celebrate." Wang Chao said before hurrying off to change clothes.

"Hehe, Teacher Liu, I feel you’ve become the pride of our emergency center." Liu Yiqing said cheerfully.

"You’re not feeling down anymore? Keep an eye out, the patient’s family is coming over. I’ll go talk with them." Liu Banxia said.

Liu Yiqing nodded, having spotted the father of the patient with echinococcosis approaching.

"Director Liu, are you busy?" the patient’s father asked.

"Just finished lunch, come sit in my office for a bit. Is the PET-CT scheduled for the afternoon?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Yes, let’s do that. It’s more stress-free and accurate; can’t afford any misses." the patient’s father replied.

"Director Liu, when will the surgery be? Is there a high risk? Will there be complications in the future? I’m feeling uncertain."

"There are indeed risks associated with the surgery." Liu Banxia poured him a glass of water.

"We’ll be extremely careful during the surgery to minimize pressure on the encapsulating wall and avoid rupture. A rupture does carry some danger."

"We’ll also have the appropriate emergency measures prepared during the surgery, ensuring we’re well-prepared. Even if there is a rupture, we can handle it."

"The surgery’s main challenge is in dissection and extraction, primarily due to the limited operational space, but I have some experience and will use TEM equipment for minimally invasive surgery."

"This morning I thought again about her allergic reactions, which might be related to carrying parasites. Removing these might reduce the severity of her allergic reactions."

"Really? That’s great news; otherwise, she’d have to bundle up tightly even going outside." The patient’s father seemed slightly relieved.

"It’s just my hypothesis, as most echinococcosis patients have some allergic reactions." Liu Banxia said.

"Each person’s symptoms differ; some have hives, skin itching, angioedema, etc."

"The surgery could be the day after tomorrow or the day after that. I’m ready anytime. Mainly her pancreas needs some adjustment. We’ll see if her pancreatic cyst shows signs of shrinking, if not, we’ll remove it as well."

"Will she need surgery for that?" the patient’s father grew concerned again.

Liu Banxia seriously nodded, "The pancreas is a unique organ, crucial for digestion. If the cyst doesn’t reabsorb naturally, it will cause trouble in the future."

"We can’t leave potential hidden dangers, as it could lead to unpredictable situations. However, the likelihood of reabsorption is higher, and today’s PET-CT can compare with yesterday’s results."

It’s essential to honestly disclose the patient’s situation to their family. This can’t be concealed whether the patient’s family wants to hear it or not.

He’s already careful enough, otherwise a pancreatic cyst biopsy could be done now.

To avoid further harm to the patient and prevent postoperative complications, conservative treatment is chosen to observe.

If removal is necessary, everything will be tackled together; otherwise, waiting for another surgery will take a long time, putting the patient through more suffering.

"Director Liu, I entrust you with this." said the patient’s father.

"We’ve asked, and you’re doing the surgery. If you can’t, we’ll have to spend more going to a bigger hospital."

"Over there, getting an appointment is exhausting, and scheduling surgery is uncertain. Don’t worry about courtesy; we just have to inquire for such major surgery."

Liu Banxia smiled and nodded, "We respect the patient’s choice in this matter. It’s normal to seek the best treatment when spending money."

"Sigh... If you understand, I feel relieved." the patient’s father replied.

"Let’s wait for the afternoon’s test results. I won’t disturb your work anymore; I need to keep my child company, who’s been crying non-stop."

"Once this is all sorted, I’ll console her when the test results come out." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"As doctors, our words often have an impact. Your comfort may not hold much weight, but you must keep trying; she needs encouragement now."

The patient’s father nodded vigorously.

There’s no need to mention others; even he feels a lot more at ease now.

As the patient’s family, they truly hope for a skilled and responsible doctor.

Currently, Liu Banxia fits both criteria, making him feel assured.

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