novelraw Chapter 377 - 259: Finalizing the Plan and Taking Over the Patient
Chapter 377 - 259: Finalizing the Plan and Taking Over the Patient
"Biotherapy..."
Almost at the same time, joy appeared in the eyes of Meng Dawei and Yuan Bin, as they savored these four words.
In medicine, the concept of biotherapy is not limited to a single meaning.
Generally speaking, in oncology, biotherapy is the fourth type of cancer treatment to develop after surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, which utilizes and stimulates the body’s immune response to combat, inhibit, and kill cancer cells.
However, in surgery, biotherapy has a different interpretation.
Biodebridement therapy!
That is, utilizing other organisms to devour necrotic tissue at the wound site.
"Qin Feng, what kind of biotherapy? Can you explain in detail?"
The director of the royal medical office adjusted his glasses and asked with curiosity.
"Haha, actually, this is not a particularly special treatment. It’s a relatively ancient method that appeared from the Yuan Dynasty to World War II."
Qin Feng began to explain with a smile, as each expert here had different areas of expertise, and not everyone might be familiar with biotherapy,
"It involves using specially cultured live organisms to consume the dead tissue at the patient’s wound, thus avoiding the risk of surgical infection and preserving healthy surrounding tissues, promoting new growth."
In fact, this treatment method materialized in his mind as he continuously verified it, surprisingly resulting in three treatment plans with the highest success rate!
One was a case from abroad, another domestically, and the earliest one yet.
The Ming Dynasty’s Peng Clan.
As to the specific name of this person, even Qin Feng’s legacy did not specify, nor was there any recorded medical treatise.
However, a descendant of his became notably famous during the late Qing and early Republican eras as a renowned Bai ethnic medical expert.
Peng Ziyi!
A native of Heqing, Dali, Yunnan.
This person was known for his witty and sharp speech, stubborn and unyielding, possessing extraordinary talent and insight that set him apart from his peers, and developed a deep passion for medicine from a young age.
In his youth, Peng Ziyi studied in Beijing, serving as a court physician at the Imperial Hospital of the Qing Court, taking the opportunity to read the precious traditional Chinese medical texts stored in the deep palace, rapidly advancing his medical knowledge.
After the Xinhai Revolution and the abdication of the Qing emperor, Shanxi’s warlord Yan Xishan invited him to teach at the Taiyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine School, where he spent most of his life lecturing on Chinese medicine theory and nurturing talents.
The renowned scholar Fang Shumei once said: "Increasingly peculiar modern studies, engaging in writings, diagnosing with precision, analyzing with meticulous understanding, his voluminous works shine a bright light for the Yunnan medical field, most notably Peng Ziyi."
This was an apt evaluation of Peng Ziyi’s role in the history of modern Yunnan medicine!
The 16 medical writings he left behind are a precious treasure in the Chinese medicine field of our country.
In his Chapter on miscellaneous disease treatments, there is a record of the inheritance of burn treatment.
At that time, because achieving a sterile environment as today was impossible, mortality rates fluctuated greatly, which prevented it from becoming a widely accepted remedy.
Peng Ziyi was born in the Qing Dynasty and thrived in the Republic.
Bai ethnic medicine substantially integrated the achievements of Indian Buddhist medicine, ancient Persian medicine, and Tibetan medicine into its indigenous witch doctor traditions, blending and interacting with Han Chinese medicine, alongside the sprouting development of modern medicine.
This also contributed to Peng Ziyi’s unique understanding of Chinese medicine, making him one of the earliest researchers to consider integrating Chinese and Western medicine.
However, due to his identity and traditional constraints, much of his work remained in writing, unable to be practiced.
Even so, in his legacy writings, one can still see traces of the advanced development in Chinese medicine!
Perhaps, the period of exploration amidst the darkness of the Republic not only awakened the minds of the people.
But also inspired countless brilliant thinkers to shine like stars!
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"Dr. Qin’s proposal indeed has a great chance worth trying."
Liu Haihong nodded repeatedly in agreement and voiced her support,
"This method has successful precedents both domestically and internationally, using the larvae of the green bottle fly."
"Hmm, what do you all think?"
Yuan Bin nodded slightly with a satisfied expression, looking at everyone and asking.
"We’re not very familiar with this proposal, but since Director Liu, who is an expert in this area, is so supportive, we have no reason to oppose it, hahaha!"
"Hahahaha~"
"Yes, yes!"
"We will fully cooperate."
...
Upon reaching this point, the atmosphere in the conference room became much more relaxed, with much of the previous tension dissipating.
Actually, the focus of this MDT consultation mainly concentrated on six departments like burn, dermatology, orthopedics, and intensive care, while others participated hoping to gain new treatment insights, and also to support patient safety.
So, when the key departments’ experts basically reached a consensus, it also indicated the basic determination of the surgical plan.
Meanwhile, many experts and directors cast changed glances at Qin Feng.
Especially Director Liu Haihong from the burn department, who appeared both excited and hopeful, with a certain degree of fervor.
Qin Feng was very familiar with this look!
From the Jiangcheng City First Hospital to the last internal medicine director, and even at Jinling Hospital, he had seen such looks.
Sitting in the front, Meng Dawei’s face showed a proud smile, though his heart tightened a bit.
Goodness!
Qin Feng has only been here for less than six months, and after catching the attention of neurosurgery following a surgery, then the internal medicine department noticed him, and now even the burns department is interested.
Looking across the entire Peking Union Medical College Hospital, he’s probably the only one who can achieve this level.
"Alright, since the direction is set, let’s proceed this way."
At this moment, Yuan Bin spoke seriously,
"Led by the critical care medicine department, the burns department, dermatology, orthopedics, interventional radiology, and research center, you need to confirm the final treatment plan within 24 hours.
The patient’s condition is not very stable now, so begin the interventional treatment as soon as possible.
The research center should be prepared, and all other departments should fully cooperate."
"Yes, Dean!"
"Alright, prepare yourselves, meeting adjourned."
After speaking, everyone stood up and gradually left.
As Qin Feng was about to leave, Yuan Bin and Meng Dawei suddenly appeared beside him, sandwiching him in the middle.
"Qin Feng, I’ve got good news for you, do you want to hear it?"
Meng Dawei said mysteriously.
"What good news, Director Meng?"
Qin Feng was momentarily stunned, not quite catching on.
"I’ll let Dean Yuan tell you."
Meng Dawei smiled and looked at Yuan Bin.
"Old Meng, you’re something else~" Yuan Bin shook his head helplessly, then pulled out a sheet of paper from the folder in his hand and handed it over, "Every year, our hospital has a few direct PhD admissions from Peking Union Medical College, and since critical care medicine is the leading department in our hospital, of course, it receives preferential treatment.
You’re currently a graduate student, right? You can use the department’s quota for direct PhD admission, saving you from having to take the entrance exam in the future."
"Direct PhD admission?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng suddenly remembered that Dean Fu from the 302nd Military Hospital had also mentioned this.
It turns out Peking Union Medical College also has it, and it seems they’re offering it to him.
"Qin Feng, this direct PhD admission will be very beneficial for you."
The three of them walked side by side, Meng Dawei leaning in slightly to explain,
"I remember you were just promoted to attending physician before coming to Beijing, right? This direct PhD admission not only saves you more than a year of time but also allows you to apply directly for associate chief physician upon graduation."
"Associate chief physician? Doesn’t that require more than two years of work experience and published research papers?"
"There’s an exception here at Peking Union Medical College, where the direct PhD degree can overlap with work experience, and as for papers, three in a year will be sufficient."
With a joyous expression, Meng Dawei raised his arm and patted him twice.
It turns out it can be like this!
So, this direct PhD quota is really quite important for him!
One must know that for an undergraduate medical student to reach the position of associate chief physician from a regular resident, the time required is immeasurable, ranging from ten odd years to a lifetime, with no guarantee of opportunity.
Just earning the necessary degrees takes several years, in addition to the required work experience and published papers...
The system can provide him abilities, but not enough to break the promotional rules of the medical field.
Even for PhD students, it’s like climbing the sky!
But now, his path to promotion has been smoothed out directly.
Although Qin Feng doesn’t really mind this much, as long as he can treat patients.
However, compared to society, it still holds significant value.
"Alright."
Thinking about this, he smiled and nodded, taking the application form.
"Great, hahaha~"
Yuan Bin also showed a cheerful smile, "By the way, Qin Feng, regarding the patient we just discussed, what do you think?"
"I think biological therapy shouldn’t pose much of a problem. Although I’m not sure if we can save the leg, the prospects are certainly higher than those with conservative surgical treatment."
Qin Feng thought for a moment, speaking seriously.
"Then, would you take on this patient, how about it? Can you handle it?"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng agreed without a moment’s hesitation.
"Good, then you’ll be this patient’s chief attending physician, with Director Meng and everyone else fully supporting you!"
Yuan Bin and Meng Dawei exchanged a knowing smile, as if they were quite confident in this answer.
While this patient doesn’t need to be on the operating table, the challenges posed by biological therapy are definitely not less than those of a high-difficulty grade four or above surgery.
Sparing the patient’s body as much as possible also means preserving his dignity!