Chapter 1637: Chapter 1641: Chilled Saline Solution!
This whole setup by Chen Cang felt so familiar to Qin Xiang!
It seemed like he was back at that surgery for Dou Xin!
Chen Cang, just like before, completed the surgery with such ease!
Speaking of which…
That young girl seems to have won the championship on this year’s “The Voice of China.”
I wonder how she’s doing recently?
Sometimes, dermatology saves not just lives, but souls.
Just like Dou Xin back then, transforming from a self-doubting girl to a radiant singer, this transformation was brought by Chen Cang!
After the initial shock, when everyone looked at the big screen again, there was only one thought in their minds!
How did Chen Cang perform the flap harvest and transplantation just now?
Is there any trick to designing such a skin graft?
There must be!
Otherwise, how could Professor Chen have completed it in such a short time?
Thinking of this, the directors seemed to discover some remarkable secret.
At this very moment!
The patient’s chest and abdomen burns had been successfully excised, and after debridement, new skin was grafted on.
The neck area was grafted with skin from Zhao Yasi’s leg.
The limbs underwent escharotomy to relieve the pressure from the burns.
By now, five hours had passed!
The operation was even more challenging than they had anticipated.
Chen Cang glanced at the patient’s face, pondered for a moment, and said, “We’ll wait before working on the facial skin!”
Gong Daizhen nodded.
After such a complex surgery, it wasn’t just about whether the patient could endure it.
Even the operating surgeon might not be able to hold on, right?
The room temperature was thirty-two degrees Celsius, and with layers of surgical attire, working for long hours with precision… who could tolerate such work intensity?
The key was, Chen Cang had been standing there for over five hours!
Who could do such a thing?
“Professor Chen, are you alright?” Gong Daizhen asked with some concern, glancing at Chen Cang.
Chen Cang smiled slightly, “I’m fine. Did you understand the skin grafting earlier?”
Gong Daizhen blushed and immediately felt embarrassed.
“I understood a bit!”
Chen Cang laughed, “Hmm, review it carefully. I was also thinking that autologous skin grafting isn’t just about the surgical technique, there’s also the issue of designing the skin flap.”
Exactly!
Earlier, Chen Cang had clearly gained new insights.
During the surgery, while he was contemplating how to use the limited, irregular autologous skin for chest and abdominal skin grafting, he continuously designed images in his mind!
At the moment his design was complete, Chen Cang was astonished to discover something!
It turned out that this method didn’t need design every single time!
This special design approach is actually a line of thinking.
When facing similar situations in the future, it can absolutely be used!
By combining rotating, advancing, and flipping techniques of skin flaps with the design of skin flaps, the limited skin can be highly utilized!
This is a very good and valuable research direction.
Gong Daizhen suddenly seemed to realize this too.
Her eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly.
After a long while, Gong Daizhen suddenly said, “Professor, actually the reason I came here… there’s another thing I wanted to discuss with you.”
Chen Cang nodded, “Hmm, let’s talk after the surgery.”
Gong Daizhen nodded.
She had thought about it for a long time before making this decision.
The surgery was reaching its end.
Chen Cang couldn’t risk continuing.
The skin grafting was too stimulating for the patient; if facial reconstruction was performed, it would only exacerbate the shock, with no benefit to recovery.
Waiting for the recovery phase to carry out facial skin grafting is actually the best approach.
Moreover, at that time, Chen Cang would have better options!
But it required collaboration with Zhao Yasi.
Chen Cang turned around and glanced at the patient’s vital signs, which were generally normal.
“Count the instruments,” Chen Cang said mildly.
“Director Gong, you finish up.”
Actually, there wasn’t much left to finish up.
For Chen Cang, the suturing of the skin after transplantation was one of the most intricate procedures of this surgery.
Gong Daizhen said to Qin Xiang and the others, “Come and look at Professor Chen’s suturing, this is fundamental!”
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiang and the others suddenly woke up.
Right!
For successful skin grafting, a good tensile strength suture is needed.
Before Gong Daizhen made arrangements, they could still see the suture details at the terminals, so now was the best time to observe.
The three of them watched intently, occasionally discussing quietly!
Hearing Gong Daizhen’s words, Chen Cang didn’t respond but walked aside calmly.
Actually, Chen Cang understood now.
He didn’t need to personally teach them every single thing; he needed a leader.
In this regard, Gong Daizhen was doing very well.
Suddenly, Chen Cang thought that if Gong Daizhen had time, she could lead these people to work on plastic surgery.
He felt that today’s insights would greatly benefit burn treatment, skin grafting, and plastic surgery.
Gong Daizhen is indeed outstanding, much better compared to… Xu Ziming, more than just slightly.
Chen Cang thought about whether he should recruit more female apprentices in the future!
When he gets old…
Sheesh…
When I get old, this generation of students would already be gone for decades.
Upon realizing this, Chen Cang was left speechless.
Normally, students take care of teachers in their old age, but for me… all my students are old geezers.
At this thought, Chen Cang said:
“Director Gong, do you have some time recently?”
Upon hearing this, Gong Daizhen promptly nodded, “Yes, Professor, do you need anything?”
Chen Cang said, “When you return to the capital, go to the health commission and get a mentorship agreement, I’ll sign it for you.”
Upon hearing this, Gong Daizhen was instantly thrilled!
Gong Daizhen had long considered apprenticing under Chen Cang.
However…
There was always a sense of awkwardness.
Now, hearing Chen Cang say this, she became excited.
“Alright, alright! Thank you, Professor!”
Gong Daizhen was so moved that she almost cried.
Chen Cang’s legs felt a bit numb, and he walked with discomfort.
The head nurse noticed this and promptly brought a chair over, “Professor Chen, have a seat!”
Chen Cang smiled, “No need, my legs are numb. I’ll walk around. I’m soaking wet and sitting down will be uncomfortable.”
Upon hearing Chen Cang’s words, everyone finally noticed it.
There was a puddle of water where Chen Cang had been standing…
Seeing this sight, everyone froze for a moment.
Just how much sweat was that?
“It’s really hot, give me some saline,” Chen Cang said to the nurse.
The nurse nodded quickly and suddenly asked, “Would you like it… chilled?”
Chen Cang was momentarily stunned.
Nearly burst into laughter.
“No, room temperature is fine.”
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room couldn’t help but laugh, but their eyes reflected glistening tears.