The Enhanced Doctor

Chapter 1231: Chapter 1231: Every Family Has Its Troubles

(Thanks to Feng Wuming for encouraging with the monthly ticket)

"Poor little Qingqing, they’ve all bullied you. Rest assured, this is your home, I’ll back you up."

Just as he returned home, Qiaoqiao came running with a bunch of dogs.

"Teacher’s wife, because I was slow doing the surgery, Teacher Liu came back late." Liu Yiqing said pitifully.

"Silly girl, what does it matter when we come back? Hurry and wash your hands, we’re having dinner tonight. The big fish is stewing deliciously, and there’s a long strip of roe inside."

Qiaoqiao said this and led Liu Yiqing away.

"Auntie Tong, I’m sorry, today was surgery day." Liu Banxia finally caught the opportunity to speak.

"Why are you being polite with me, the fish stews better the longer you cook it, it soaks in the flavor." Auntie Tong said with a smile.

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, these two little ones aren’t afraid of me." Xiaoyu came running over too.

"It’s a relief, now there’s someone to look after the kids. These two little ones, they’ve worn everyone out." Liu Banxia said.

"Genuinely time for dinner, the stewed fish needs to be thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve been looking forward to this dish all day; no one else can stew it this way."

The family is used to his unpredictable off-work times; stews can simmer in the pot, and stir-fried dishes can be quickly prepared.

Plus, today we also have Liu Yiqing as a guest. Even Peng Xiuqin, after hearing some of the situation, felt quite sympathetic.

They’re all familiar too; usually, Liu Yiqing is gentle and honest, who could have imagined she’d have such a brother and sister-in-law?

"Before we start eating, I should say a word." With the dishes on the table, Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Bringing this girl back isn’t just to comfort her, but also to celebrate her. Today, Comrade Liu Yiqing independently completed a laparoscopic left hemihepatectomy."

"To put it simply, in conventional laparoscopic surgery, this is already the most challenging. This is a remarkable accomplishment, deserving praise."

"Teacher Liu, I... I don’t know if I can do the next one." Liu Yiqing said somewhat uneasily.

At the time, she found the momentum and managed to get through it. Now that her emotions have settled, she feels like she did the surgery in a daze, with hardly any recollection.

"You’re really amazing, I’ve only been away for a short time, and you’ve already become so skilled." Qing Kewa said while chewing on a chicken claw.

"Let’s be honest, Qing Kewa, you have indeed fallen behind them quite a bit now." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Have you considered coming here for another year of advanced study? You can learn a lot in a year. Our second department happens to need staff, and I have a bit of authority."

Qing Kewa shook her head decisively, "My skills are enough for now, I wouldn’t make myself so exhausted."

Faced with the girl’s honesty, Liu Banxia wasn’t sure what to say. All he could acknowledge was that she lived freely and understood life, as long as she’s happy.

The big fish had been stewed long enough and was, naturally, full of flavor. Liu Banxia found it highly satisfying; he almost finished half of it himself during the meal.

"Ah... Watching my brother-in-law eat, it’s always so appetizing, I ended up eating half a bowl more myself." Xiaoyu remarked.

"Our work is both technical and physical. Without a good appetite, how could you survive surgery days?" Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"But in the future, you shouldn’t study medicine, it’s genuinely too exhausting. Get into finance and business management, I think that’s quite good and suits you well."

"Brother-in-law, honestly, whether I want to or not, I have to learn these things." Xiaoyu said helplessly.

"That’s a must; if you don’t learn, who will? In the future, these two little ones will rely on you for pocket money." Qiaoqiao said.

"Sis, when will they start crawling everywhere?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.

"It’ll take at least another half a year. Whenever they feel like crawling, let them crawl; I’m not in a rush." Qiaoqiao said casually.

"It’ll be really tiring by then, several people have already warned me, it’s challenging." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Have some fruit; these grapes are quite good."

Auntie Tong came over carrying freshly washed fruit at this point.

"Teacher Liu, if that person opts for rectal preservation, is the recurrence rate very high?" Liu Yiqing asked.

"I knew you’d ask about this; according to past case data, it is indeed so. Even if it surpasses the Five-year period, the five-to-ten-year stage is still very risky." Liu Banxia said.

"Judging from the manifestation of her tumor, the infiltration at the base is already quite severe. My personal assessment is that it has already spread."

"Although postoperative chemotherapy can improve the situation to some extent, cancer is inherently this tricky. Even if the final tumor marker screening is negative, the probability of recurrence is still very high."

"However, considering the patient’s quality of life, there is a reason to preserve the anus. The safest approach, of course, is to directly excise the anus, which allows for a cleaner removal."

"If we preserve the anus, regular check-ups will be necessary. A slight carelessness may lead to recurrence, and the progression could be swift."

"That’s why I often let you all respect the choices of the patient and their family. Our idea of what’s good for the patient might not truly be good from the patient’s perspective."

"It depends on which aspect you consider. Having a bag afterwards indeed brings many inconveniences to life. Uncontrolled flatulence can be especially embarrassing for women."

"Brother-in-law, are there many patients in such a condition? And they all need to make their own decisions?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.

"More or less, it mainly depends on what stage the tumor has developed to," Liu Banxia replied.

"In fact, we don’t often find tumors at stages one or two. Even when discovered, it’s almost always during physical exams, rarely during specialized checks."

"Colon cancer is somewhat easier to deal with, or even high rectal cancer. But handling low rectal cancer is quite tricky, and all situations have to be considered."

"In the past, this type of rectal cancer was generally handled with direct anus excision surgery. One reason is that preserving the anus is complicated, and another is the concern over recurrence."

"But with the rise in medical standards and the introduction of new surgical methods, the chances of preserving the anus have increased significantly, providing more choices, though making it harder to choose."

"Let’s put ourselves in that position. If we encountered such a situation, would we choose to preserve or not?"

"Uh... if it were me, I would choose to preserve, I think," Xiaoyu hesitated slightly and said.

"After all, there’s still a chance, even if it recurs, that’s a concern for the future. Living comfortably for a few years seems worth it to me."

"The downside is that the surgery will cost money and be quite painful, which is annoying enough. I suppose the surgery costs quite a bit, right?"

"It’s still manageable; currently, the insurance covers a significant portion," Liu Banxia said.

"The main issue is the pain. It takes at least half a year to a year to recover from such a surgery, and even then, you need time to slowly nurse your body back."

"So, you shouldn’t overthink this. You’re a doctor too, and you understand. Let them decide by themselves, and don’t give any suggestions."

This is also something Liu Yiqing must be reminded of, this naïve and soft-hearted girl might indeed give a pointed suggestion.

That would lead to disaster. Considering her brother’s selfish nature, no matter what suggestion you give, he would regret it in the future.

If you advised for anus excision, he would say there was originally still a chance, and your advice took it away. If you advised against it, he’d later say it was all for more money, which in turn risked the whole family.

Other patients’ families might appreciate you, but with someone as selfish as her brother, they’d always think someone is scheming against them.

Liu Yiqing nodded, understanding the reasoning.

However, after the initial anger, she couldn’t help but think more for them.

Liu Banxia gave Qiaoqiao a look, signaling that the next period should be left to her. Anyway, there’s Yanzi and Qing Kewa, and the four of them together could keep busy, preventing Liu Yiqing from overthinking.

Character determines fate, and this girl’s character is just that soft, making such matters hard for her to handle.

"Every family has its own secret struggles; no matter what kind of family, they all have their difficulties."

After Qiaoqiao and the others left, Qiao Xuezhi sighed.

"Yes, I have to protect this girl well. She’s very solid on the techniques I’ve taught her. I can’t let any messy issues interfere with her; it’s too easy to waste her talent," Liu Banxia said.

"I hope her sister-in-law doesn’t make a fuss while in the hospital. If she stirs things up, I won’t coddle them. It gets frustrating even just thinking about their antics."

In raising the six youngsters, he has put in quite a bit of effort. He keeps a close eye on their learning and growth, sometimes letting them watch surgery procedure videos to identify their shortcomings.

And with learning, you simply need to have a burst of energy, hold your breath, and forge ahead relentlessly. As soon as you think you’ve learned enough and relax, it’s much harder to get going again later.

Anyway, he will protect the six youngsters and provide them with pressure to keep them motivated to learn, but he won’t let them collapse under it.

The external environment is the same. He hopes they won’t be affected by external and family life issues.

Just like with Su Wenhao back then, if his family insisted on him returning home, he’d personally go talk to them and make promises.

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