godfather of surgery

Chapter 1179 The World Quieted
The conjoined twins' conversations can be heard clearly in the live video. The purpose of this is to allow viewers to understand the patients' state of consciousness in real time and to let them observe the surgical results directly.

In the demonstration room, Johannesson and Morris sat upright in their chairs, attentively observing the surgery.

When Morris overheard his daughters' conversation, he finally understood that even nine-year-old children have their own thoughts and are independent individuals. Although their thoughts may be immature, they are still the thoughts of independent individuals.

They were constantly thinking about the wonderful life after the separation. It seems that, in their eyes, living independently and freely is more important than life itself. They no longer cared about any risks of the surgery. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, they were willing to try.

"Did you hear that, Dad? We apologize to you."

"Yes, I apologize as well, sincerely."

Morris smiled. He felt at ease now and was no longer as nervous as before. Some things had to be done, and only by doing them could he avoid regrets.

“Morris, did you see that? Your two daughters didn’t feel a thing. Now you know what level of local anesthesia Professor Yang has? He can precisely block any nerve if he wants to,” Johannesson boasted.

Morris had to admit that what he said was true. The two little girls would scream at the slightest pain, like a mosquito bite, but now they were chatting and laughing, which meant they really weren't in any pain.

This local anesthesia technique does indeed require an extremely high level of skill; in any case, Maurice himself couldn't do it.

"It's amazing that local anesthesia can be done at this level; it has changed my understanding of local anesthesia," Morris said truthfully.

“Many doctors have come to this demonstration room where we are sitting now to observe Professor Yang’s surgeries. So you are lucky. You should thank your two daughters. If it weren’t for them, you would hardly have had the opportunity to sit here and observe Professor Yang’s surgeries. Professor Einstein once sat here to observe surgeries,” Johannesson solemnly told Morris.

I'm ashamed to say that Johannesson was right, because he still hasn't answered the question Professor Yang left him, which means that Morris hasn't met the standards for further study here in neurosurgery.

If it were because his daughter was having surgery here, and he was a patient's family member, a neurosurgeon, and a friend of Johannesson, he would never have had the opportunity to sit here and observe the surgery.

Not just anyone can sit in these chairs!
The surgery was still ongoing, but the pace seemed much slower than before. This was due to the nature of the precise laser scalpel, which could only cut a very limited area each time.

The brainstem had been partially cut open. The surgeon's movements were extremely gentle, and the bipolar electrocoagulation device in his hand was used with great dexterity and precision. From the clear images, it can be seen that each clamping action targeted the severed end of the blood vessel, without any excess brain tissue.

The surgeon was clearly very confident in his skills, because he did not hesitate at all when separating the brainstem. He continued his work without stopping, intending to complete the task in one go without pausing to think.

Almost no neurosurgeon in the world would dare to perform brainstem surgery without stopping for an extended period. They would always sit down for a while to observe, think, and make judgments in order to avoid making mistakes due to excessive speed.

The more Maurice read, the more amazed he became by Professor Yang's superb skills; he had transformed surgery into an ultimate art.

This was Morris's first time in China, and his first time seeing a Chinese doctor perform surgery. He was deeply moved.

In fact, many Americans rarely travel abroad because in their eyes, the United States is the center of the world and represents the pinnacle of the world. Many international academic conferences are also held in the United States. The academic consensus in North America is the same as that in the world academic community. The academic consensus in North America is the global consensus.

This situation fostered arrogance and self-importance in Americans, and Morris was no exception. He didn't need to go out and learn from others; they were the ones others learned from.

Now that others have become his role models, he feels somewhat uncomfortable.

In many cases, for American scholars, learning from others is not an active process, but rather a passive one.
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With the attention of numerous doctors worldwide, Yang Ping successfully separated the brainstem of the conjoined twins in one go. Even after the last thread of connection was broken, the twins were still chatting and laughing, and their tone of voice, speaking speed, and clarity of speech remained unchanged.

With the first step of the surgery successful, Morris breathed a sigh of relief. He was even more confident about the rest of the surgery. If the most dangerous and crucial step was done so well, the other steps would surely be easier.

“Maurice, you see, your two daughters’ heads have been separated, but they are perfectly fine and are chatting happily.”

"Yes, sir, I was very nervous just now, and my back was sweating. I feel much better now. It's wonderful that they're still alive."

"Professor Yang possesses the world's most advanced surgical skills; he can easily perform surgeries that are beyond our reach."

“I just saw it. The technique of separating the brainstem was so refined. I have never seen such superb skills before. To be honest, compared to him, I am like a fresh intern.”

Johannesson and Morris took a short break and began to chat in a relaxed tone. They hadn't dared to breathe while observing the surgery, let alone have a casual conversation.

He actually succeeded?

In just over ten minutes, he successfully separated the brainstem.

Doctors around the world suddenly realized that the most dangerous step of the surgery had been completed. They had expected something to happen, but nothing had actually occurred.

The conjoined twins were still chatting and laughing, and their vital signs were extremely stable, indicating that the entire separation process did not damage any nerve nuclei, nor was there any accidental touch or interference.

Any slight touch or disturbance will cause a violent pulsation of vital signs. A corner of the live broadcast screen shows the patient's vital signs monitoring screen, on which the heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and blood oxygen saturation have remained stable without fluctuation.

The brainstem area was already covered with saline gauze. The surgery continued, and Yang Ping had to separate their cervical vertebrae. Separating the cervical vertebrae was also a dangerous and complex procedure.

At this moment, the noisy doctors from all over the world all fell silent. The success of the first step of the surgery shattered all the previous doubts and accusations. Regardless of whether the surgery was ultimately successful, this step had already told the world that the surgeon's medical skills were the best in the world, without exception, and that he could safely and successfully separate these conjoined brainstem segments.

Those who questioned and condemned the past seized on this point—that these intertwined brainstem nuclei are so complex that surgical separation is simply impossible.

Therefore, this surgery is bound to fail. To force a surgery that is destined to fail is against medical ethics, disregards the patient's life, and is an experimental procedure.

But now, the brainstem separation, which took only a dozen minutes, has ended just like that.

Previously, Professor Yang remained silent in the face of the overwhelming public opinion, leading everyone to believe he was cowardly and unable to confront the public. Now, everyone understands that he wasn't cowardly; rather, he believed that no matter how turbulent the public opinion, it only took a few minutes to make it disappear completely naturally.

Just like a giant wave crashing down, he didn't care at all. He looked up with one glance, and the giant wave stopped in mid-air and then turned into water vapor.
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The conference room at Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the top hospitals in the United States, was completely silent. The water bottle in the hand of Neurosurgeon Chief Raymond was severely deformed, making a creaking sound from time to time—an unconscious action he was unaware of.

The surgery was so impactful to him. As a top neurosurgeon, he deeply understood the technical skill involved in the operation, something no other doctor in the world could achieve.

Even if you give him another ten years, he still can't do it; no, even if you give him another thirty years, he still can't do it.

It seems Massimo was right; Professor Yang could be his teacher.

"Massimo!" Raymond called softly.

But Massimo was engrossed in observing the surgery. He didn't turn around, but simply said softly, "Don't disturb me. Watch quietly, and we'll talk after you're done."

Yes, don't get distracted, watch the surgery quietly. Raymond turned to look behind him and saw that all the doctors were silent and watching the surgery.

This atmosphere is actually contagious; perhaps their mood at this moment is the same as Raymond's, all of them drawn to the surgery.

Raymond witnessed almost all of these: superb surgical skills, a bloodless surgical field, unparalleled expertise in brainstem surgery, and the ability to handle unknown cases. This surgery was a textbook example.
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At this moment, all over the world, no matter where, as long as a surgeon has free time and can connect to the internet, he will definitely watch this surgery, unless the doctor is too out of touch with the world and has no idea about this world-class medical news.

For example, Spencer, a general practitioner in Australia, also watches surgical videos on his mobile phone.

He was seeing patients at his clinic, and during the fifteen-minute break, he curiously took out his phone and placed it on his desk to look at it.

After witnessing the successful separation of the brainstem, he immediately called one of his patients, excitedly telling him, "Go to China, hurry to China! There's a hospital there that can perform the surgery. Write down the name of the hospital: Sanbo Hospital, and the doctor's name is Yang Ping."

"What? Doctor, what did you say? Please say it again." The patient who received the call was confused, suddenly receiving a call from the doctor and not knowing what the doctor was talking about.

Spencer realized he had been too excited and was somewhat incoherent, and given that he had suddenly called, the other party would definitely not be able to react.

So he adjusted his breathing and repeated, "I am your doctor, Spencer. I'll say it again, please listen carefully. There is hope for a cure for your brainstem tumor. You need to go to Sanbo Hospital in Nandu Province, China. There is a doctor there named Yang Ping who can remove your brainstem tumor."

"Really? Doctor, are you sure you're not drunk right now?" The patient could hardly believe his ears.

“Yes, I understand now. If you don’t believe me, you can come to my clinic now and I’ll tell you in detail. No, you can’t come now; you’d better come tomorrow.” Dr. Spencer was very excited.

The patient on the other end was also very excited: "Okay, doctor, I can come over anytime."

After being diagnosed with a brainstem tumor, this patient sought medical help everywhere, but no doctor could perform the surgery. Now, he has received a call saying that surgery is possible and there is hope for treatment. How could he not be happy and excited?

Unexpectedly, a live surgery broadcast saved a life. Spencer excitedly put down the phone, set up his phone, and continued watching the live surgery broadcast.

"Mr. Spencer, are you alright? Twenty minutes have passed already?"

The nurse knocked on the door from the outside.

Oh, I'm still on duty. Spencer remembered that he had just taken a break. He had agreed to have fifteen minutes, but it had been twenty minutes already, and he had to resume his rounds. There were still many patients waiting in the waiting room.

But the surgery wasn't over yet. He had only wanted to take a look and join in the fun, but now he couldn't put his phone down and wanted to watch the whole surgery.

Spencer unlocked the door, pulled the nurse inside, and then immediately closed and locked the door again.

The nurse's heart pounded with fear. She leaned against the door, looking at Dr. Spencer with terrified eyes: "Mr. Spencer, what are you going to do?"

Spencer leaned closer, wanting to whisper a few words to her.

The nurse looked at Dr. Spencer in surprise, wondering what was going to happen next.

"I feel a little dizzy and have heart palpitations right now. I need to rest and can't make house calls this afternoon. Could you please explain this to the patients in the waiting room and ask them to come back tomorrow?" Spencer said softly, afraid that people outside would hear him.

"Isn't there anything else?" The nurse was baffled by him.

"That's all. You can leave now and close the door," Spencer gestured.

"Sir, are you sure you're not making house calls today? There are many patients waiting for you." The nurse wasn't sure if what the doctor said was true.

Dr. Spencer shook his head: "Tell them that I am not feeling well today, and I am experiencing dizziness and palpitations. I cannot continue my rounds. Please ask them to come back tomorrow."

"Okay, sir, do you need any help?" the nurse asked with concern.

The doctor said, "No, I want to rest for a while. I think I'll get better as long as I get enough rest. Maybe it's because I didn't sleep well last night."

“Okay, sir.” The nurse had no choice but to open the door, then close it, and Spencer locked it again.

That's wonderful. They put up a sign saying it's a day off so he can focus on watching the live surgery broadcast. The world is so big; there's so much he doesn't know.

Spencer anxiously lit up his phone screen and began to watch the surgery intently. Fortunately, the delay wasn't too great.

Chinese people are too low-key. Professor Yang is a much better talent than Mannstein, but Mannstein is world-famous and a frequent guest in major media outlets. Professor Yang, on the other hand, is almost never reported on and is selectively ignored. Even when he won the Nobel Prize, it was only mentioned briefly, as if Professor Yang's academic achievements were very ordinary.