This patient is a 40-year-old woman with an unidentified mass on the outer side of her left elbow, which has been continuously growing and causing inconvenience in her daily life.
She fears the mass might be malignant, and feels extremely anxious and fearful. Hence, she came to the hospital to have the mass removed.
Worried that a small hospital might not remove it pletely or might cause problems during the surgery, she chose to go to the most renowned Tuya Hospital in the province.
After a diagnosis by Deputy Director Liu, he remended surgical removal followed by a pathological examination.
Zhou Can had previously removed many subcutaneous tumors in the Emergency Department.
For such surgeries, even an anesthesiologist is not required; just a brachial plexus anesthesia suffices.
Zhou Can only requested the assistance of an instrument nurse.
All preparations pleted, they began the operation.
He skillfully inspected the patient's mass, took the local anesthetic prepared by the instrument nurse and quickly implemented arm local anesthesia on the patient.
As usual, the total of three injection points.
There is no reason to earn just one Experience Point when you can earn three.
Deputy Director Liu watched with a hint of confusion on his face. Despite Zhou Can's impressive Injection Skill, why did he inject so many times?
Although puzzled, as long as the surgery went smoothly, Deputy Director Liu wouldn't ment further.
Most senior physicians can tolerate minor flaws in their subordinate doctors.
As long as the overall safety and quality of the surgery are ensured, they would remain silent.
"Doctor, could I have a more senior doctor to perform this surgery? I am scared!"
Women of this age usually aren't as shy as young girls.
When it es to issues concerning their interests, they dare to speak up.
"Don't worry, the doctor performing your surgery may look young, but he is exceptionally skilled and has performed many surgeries like yours," Deputy Director Liu vouched for Zhou Can.
It was essential to build up the reputation of young doctors.
It helps to alleviate the patient's doubts and gain their cooperation during surgeries.
After Zhou Can administered the anesthesia, his subsequent actions almost gave Deputy Director Liu a heart attack.
Whether it was the cutting, tumor separation, or removal of the entire tumor, the speed was startling.
He swiftly removed the tumor in no time.
Hemostasis, debridement, then preparing for suturing.
These rapid movements left Deputy Director Liu struggling to keep up mentally.
Despite the speed, not a single mistake was made; the cutting was rapid yet precise.
The incisions were smooth, and the tumor separation was brilliantly meticulous, with perfect hemostasis and minimal blood loss.
Then unexpectedly, Zhou Can stopped.
He slightly furrowed his brows.
"The surgery went very well, Dr. Zhou, you can suture the incision now!"
Deputy Director Liu reminded him.
He thought Zhou Can wanted him to check first to confirm there were no issues before suturing the wound.
"During the surgery, I found what seems to be another small cyst on the inside. Should this be removed as well?"
Zhou Can was reporting to Deputy Director Liu and also seeking the patient's opinion.
"Where is it? Let me see!"
Deputy Director Liu came closer and felt around the area Zhou Can indicated.
"It feels like a small nodule, not large." He indeed felt it. Perhaps because the tumor was too small and was on the inside, it had not been detected during the examination.
"You are a reputable hospital, and an examination was performed before the surgery. Are you telling me now there's another small tumor, and you want to increase the price at the last minute?"
The female patient's expression turned sour.
These days, with numerous dark revelations and negative news about hospitals,
there have been many reports of last-minute price increases during surgeries.
"This tumor is very small, and since you have concerns, let's leave it for now. After the surgery, keep an eye on it. If it grows, e back to the hospital."
Deputy Director Liu had dealt with various patients.
Hearing what the patient said, he immediately dismissed the idea of adding surgical tasks on the spot.
Zhou Can wouldn't say much either.
He directly sutured the incision.
"Remember not to eat spicy food, don't engage in vigorous activities with this arm to avoid opening the wound. Also, keep the wound away from water..."
Zhou Can instructed the patient on some precautions.
Some female patients are particularly concerned about cleanliness.
They bathe daily and are fond of soaking in baths or showering.
The wound could easily get wet.
This would increase the difficulty in wound healing and the risk of wound infection being purulent.
The female patient left without even a word of thanks.
Clearly, she was quite displeased with the apparent attempt to increase the price during the surgery.
Under anesthesia, Zhou Can and Deputy Director Liu pressed her elbow's inner side where the small cyst was, and she felt nothing.
She hadn't noticed any tumor on the inside of her elbow before ing to the hospital.
Thus, she suspected the doctor of trying to swindle money.
After that patient left, the next one entered.
Zhou Can, as usual, performed the surgery quickly and effortlessly.
Deputy Director Liu watched in astonishment.
He finally understood why the Emergency Department could suddenly handle nearly two thousand more surgeries in a month.
With Zhou Can's frightening speed, as well as the patient volume in the Emergency Department, it was no challenge for Zhou Can alone to plete a thousand surgeries a month.
"This young man really is a godsend! With his surgical speed and capability, our team can pletely handle the surgical patients we admit. We could even increase the volume of surgeries."
Deputy Director Liu was secretly thrilled.
Having witnessed Zhou Can's terrifying surgical speed, he realized that Zhou Can had been hiding his true capabilities all along.
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