Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Chapter 350 - 183: Scared Out of His Wits, Master of All Trades (Part 3)

"Dr. Li, you’ve worked hard. In the future, I’ll assign you some opportunities for surgical training. Your performance today was outstanding."

Professor Wu kept praising him.

For the second group, many slightly challenging surgeries required outside assistance.

Professor Wu dreams of nurturing his doctors so that they can handle issues independently in the future.

He knows his own strengths and limitations. He’s competent in academics, but when it comes to surgery, his lifetime skills are pretty much set.

Aiming for a very high level, it’s almost impossible.

After completing the most difficult part of separating blood vessels and nerves, the subsequent excision wasn’t strenuous.

Li Jingsheng knew little about orthopedic surgery, and it broadened his horizons.

Cutting the periosteum and bones, knowing the techniques and cautions, Professor Wu patiently taught his doctors.

Naturally, he learned alongside them.

"Professor Wu, can I take care of the skin suturing?"

Li Jingsheng volunteered himself.

"Suturing such a long arm wound is no simple task. It’s not just about interrupted or continuous sutures. Do you think you can handle it?"

Dr. Qin felt displeased seeing Li Jingsheng seize the training opportunity.

This suturing opportunity was what he wanted.

Suturing varies by location. Suturing on limbs is actually the least challenging. Suturing on the face demands much higher precision, and inside organs or tissues are even more challenging.

"I’m not sure which suturing method is planned. If it’s too difficult, I might not manage it."

Li Jingsheng asked Professor Wu.

"Both horizontal mattress and intradermal sutures are acceptable. This suture isn’t overly complex, but it requires a high skill level. If Dr. Li hasn’t done much suturing, it might be better for Qin Fei to handle it."

Having witnessed Li Jingsheng’s impressive separation skills, Professor Wu valued him even more.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to offer this training opportunity, but he worried about whether Li Jingsheng could handle it.

"Considering the patient is male, over forty, and likely does physical work for a living, a horizontal mattress suture might be more suitable. Additionally, horizontal mattress suture provides some compressive hemostasis effect, which benefits the patient. If you trust me, I can give it a try."

Based on the patient’s comprehensive condition, Li Jingsheng offered a suturing plan.

His detailed analysis showed his rich experience with horizontal mattress sutures.

Professor Wu pondered for a few seconds and eventually nodded in agreement.

"Alright then, give it a try. If the suturing proves too challenging, let Qin Fei complete it."

This suturing opportunity was given to Li Jingsheng.

"Everyone, take a short break. We’ll prepare for the second surgery. I need to teach at the academy tomorrow morning and have clinic hours in the afternoon, leaving no time for surgery. Let’s aim to complete both patients’ surgeries today by working overtime."

Successfully completing the major portion of a surgery, Professor Wu felt a slight relief.

"Circulating nurse, prepare that surgical table; let Dr. Li suture here. We’ll move to that side for the second surgery."

"Okay!"

The circulating nurse responded.

According to Professor Wu’s expectations, Li Jingsheng would need a considerable amount of time to finish suturing.

Even if Dr. Qin, the chief resident, handled it, it would take no less than half an hour to complete.

Li Jingsheng’s horizontal mattress suturing was currently at a proficient level. His intradermal suturing was master level.

Having seized this task, he didn’t hesitate, and directly used his newly earned experience points to enhance his suturing skills.

Spending immediately for skill improvement was quite beneficial.

Once he achieved a master level in horizontal mattress suturing, he immediately amazed everyone again upon starting.

Whether it’s selecting needle placement, threading the needle, tightening, or tying, each step was commendable. The efficiency was also astonishingly fast.

This is no rookie who’s only sutured a few times!

He’s definitely a seasoned surgical veteran who’s sutured countless times for patients.

Someone who could already qualify to train newcomers.

He completed the suturing in just eight minutes and twelve seconds.

Upon inspecting the sutured incision, the stiches were neat, wound edges tightly aligned, and the tension was appropriate. If scoring out of 100, it would be at least a high score above 90.

"Dr. Li, your suturing skills are quite solid! It’s not just as little as you claimed!"

Professor Wu examined the sutured incision multiple times, filled with amazement.

Seeing more only reinforced how truly excellent this suturing was, even better than what he, as an attending physician, could do.

Although Group Two had eight or nine doctors, few could execute such technical work.

And their skills lag far behind Li Jingsheng.

"Impressive, this incision is truly well sutured. You all should take a look and learn from it." While Professor Wu was extremely satisfied, he didn’t forget to have his doctors observe and learn. "Dr. Ruan, your suturing is a weak point; you might want to discuss it more with Dr. Li when possible!"

Handing his top performer on, Professor Wu naturally hoped to uplift them.

Yet surgical proficiency needs mentoring, personal effort, and a certain insight, not something to be improved by currying favor.

"Your suggestion is great, I’ll definitely discuss with Dr. Li more in the future."

Ruan Xiaoqin sincerely expressed his intention.

Note his choice of words—it’s to "discuss," not "consult."

Showing that he maintains his pride.

"Dr. Li, you better not say you’re too busy when the time comes!"

Ruan Xiaoqin looked at Li Jingsheng.

"Sure, sure."

Although Li Jingsheng disliked this person, he wouldn’t offend him.

He responded perfunctorily.

Seriously teaching Ruan Xiaoqin suturing? That’s wishful thinking.

Teaching Ou Qinglan wouldn’t be a problem though.

"I’ve never learned horizontal mattress suturing. You should find a chance to teach me too."

Ou Qinglan looked up at him.

Her tone carried a hint of endearment.

"No problem. As long as you have time, you can come to the clinic at any time."

Li Jingsheng and she were now openly dating at the hospital, going to his clinic shouldn’t cause her to flee like last time.

This patient’s surgery was completed successfully.

Transferred to the recovery room for anesthesia recovery.

The second patient was soon brought in as well.

The surgery proceeded as usual.

A tendon sheath cyst isn’t a major problem, but since the patient lacks medical knowledge, knowing there’s a tumor inside inevitably causes significant fear.

Li Jingsheng stood nearby watching.

The tumor wasn’t particularly large, manual manipulation could have been attempted.

However, Professor Wu wouldn’t agree, so there was no alternative.

Sometimes, being in the same situation means many things are beyond one’s control.

Advising a patient to try manual treatment in front of Professor Wu?

That’s something only someone who’s never entered the real world would attempt.

Once the surgery began, the mass appeared.

"Dr. Li, your dissection skills are quite impressive, you handle the separation."

This time, Professor Wu directly allowed him to take over.

Without any hesitation.