Chapter 247 - 200: No Longer the Same, Wu Ting’s Confidence

In preparation for tomorrow's surgery, Wu Ting specifically called over Cheng Feng, who had by now perfected his photography and videography skills. He was Wu Ting's dedicated research assistant.

Wu Ting intended to use this case for his presentation at the Friday symposium, hoping to use it as a basis for discussion with Professor Lin Ning.

The opportunity for a face-to-face scholarly discussion with Professor Lin Ning left Wu Ting feeling both honored and excited. Most importantly, it was highly likely he could finally unlock his missing fourth-stage trait: IKK Complex Theory (Purple). 'I originally thought the chance of getting this trait was the slimmest,' he mused. After all, a figure like Professor Lin Ning was a pure researcher, unlike a clinical director, and opportunities to interact with him were rare.

This time, Dean Song had really given him a huge boost!

Additionally, Wu Ting planned to showcase version 5.0 of the Perfect Triple Method's auxiliary technology to the three major pharmaceutical groups and the Jin Pharmaceutical Group. Recently, with the support of Deputy Dean Chen from the Xuanshang University Affiliated Tumor Hospital, he had integrated numerous surgical videos and medical records from their archives, upgrading the large model once again.

Wu Ting was also looking forward to the surgery being a spectacular success!

In the upcoming lecture, the Perfect Triple Method's auxiliary technology and its related patent licensing would be one of Wu Ting's trump cards.

It would also be the first pot of gold Wu Ting was preparing to accumulate.

Of course, there was some smaller-scale income as well, such as the patent licensing for Wu's Umbilical Knife.

Shen Siyuan really admired Wu Ting's composure. Despite knowing about the project defense and the evening lecture on Friday, Wu Ting remained calm, focusing on preparing for what was, for him, a routine surgery.

'So young, yet his mindset is so mature!'

Wu Ting was unfazed by Shen Siyuan's admiration. To him, every collaborative surgery with heavy hitters like Director Fu and Director Shen was another chance to grind for top-tier traits.

After all, the field of medicine was vast. Although he had made some achievements in the area of hepatitis B-related primary liver cancer, he was still a complete novice in many other fields.

Therefore, Wu Ting couldn't afford to relax. Besides, he was preparing to establish an independent Hepatic Tumor Surgery department, so he naturally had to seize this opportunity to learn as much as he possibly could from the two senior directors.

By now, Wu Ting had a clear plan: establish a firm foothold at City First Hospital, constantly improve his own skills, and in doing so, drive the development of related departments, ultimately elevating the hospital's overall capabilities.

He would use his research to attract investment, foster collaborations, and recruit talented personnel.

The surgery officially began early the next morning.

The surgical team, as before, consisted of Director Fu as the chief surgeon and Director Shen Xiaofei as the first assistant. Wu Ting led three female doctoral students in administering the negative immune regulation therapy and implementing the Perfect Triple Method's auxiliary technology.

Liu Xia's condition was clearly more serious than Li Ai's. Moreover, she had previously undergone surgery on her liver—specifically, on her common bile duct.

Therefore, this procedure required even greater caution. They would be performing a laparoscopic liver tumor resection.

An ordinary team wouldn't have dared to attempt such a risky procedure, but with the assistance of Wu Ting's Perfect Triple Method, it was a great deal more manageable.

This time, they were employing a total laparoscopic hepatectomy, the most difficult type of liver resection.

The patient's case was also quite unusual. Her lesion was located in a deep, concealed position.

In the field of laparoscopic hepatectomy, local resection of lesions in segments II, III, IVb, V, and VI is a relatively mature procedure with a wealth of established experience.

However, Liu Xia's lesion was located in segments I, IVa, and VIII, which clinically falls within the scope of exploratory research. Therefore, performing this surgery still carried a certain degree of pressure and risk.

Of course, with great risk came the promise of great achievement and glory!

It was only thanks to Wu Ting's team with their negative immune regulation therapy and the Perfect Triple Method's auxiliary technology that they could even consider it. Otherwise, not even Director Fu would have dared to make such an attempt.

Due to the unique complexity of the surgery, the pre-operative preparations for the patient were exceptionally thorough.

The functions of the patient's vital organs—heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys—were carefully examined in advance...

Traditional pre-operative imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI) was used to repeatedly assess the size, scope, and location of the lesion to determine if a laparoscopic hepatectomy was feasible and to define the necessary resection margins...

The patient's anemia, as well as any water, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolic imbalances, were corrected beforehand, and her nutritional status was improved...

Of course, they also prepared for the worst-case scenario. The possibility of converting to an open laparotomy at any point, depending on the patient's condition, was explained to her and her family, who signed the consent forms...

At the operating table, even seasoned veterans like Director Fu and Director Shen felt a little nervous.

The director of the anesthesiology department was handling the procedure personally, which showed just how seriously the team was taking this operation.

They opted for the most conventional method: general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, combined with an epidural.

This was because an epidural can block the transmission of noxious stimuli during surgery, reducing the body's stress response. It ensures the patient's breathing and circulation remain stable throughout the procedure. It also guarantees a faster and higher-quality post-operative recovery compared to using only general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation.

Given the complexity of Liu Xia's case, they prioritized ease of operation and a high success rate, opting for a five-port approach.

Once pneumoperitoneum was established, the brand-new ultrasound equipment, fluorescence imaging system, and high-definition camera and display all activated in unison.