godfather of surgery

Chapter 1183 Remote Surgery
The complete video of Yang Ping's surgery on conjoined twins has become a popular learning resource for surgeons worldwide, with doctors at different levels able to learn valuable lessons from it.

For example, some of the world's top doctors can learn the clinical thinking patterns, the specific procedures for brainstem surgery and spinal correction surgery, and some young doctors can learn the basic surgical skills.

In developed countries such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan, doctors in many hospitals have spontaneously organized themselves to learn this surgery, and they have studied it repeatedly.

After the surgery, the doctors at the New York Special Surgery Hospital asked Robert to establish an academic organization within the hospital, hoping that Robert could learn from Professor Yang's surgical techniques. The purpose of this academic organization was very simple: Robert would share some cases from Sanbo Hospital with them in order to learn from Professor Yang's surgical techniques.

German scientists Mannstein and August have established a research project specifically to study the Sanbo Hospital system. They aim to thoroughly learn from the entire Sanbo Hospital system and then reform their own hospitals to establish a hospital that integrates scientific research and clinical practice.

Doctors around the world are searching for Stuart Hospital, hoping to find ways to pursue further studies there. In the medical field, there's been a surge in Chinese language learning among doctors, as if not learning Chinese would leave them behind.

Robert's department now requires morning shift handovers and ward rounds to be conducted in Chinese. The purpose of this is to ensure that everyone can master fluent Chinese and read medical journals on their own to obtain timely and cutting-edge information.

Even the conservative Englishman Milton began to try learning Chinese. If he didn't learn Chinese, he would lose an extremely important source for learning about cutting-edge medical knowledge.

Now, Chinese is so important in the medical field.

The conjoined twins would normally only need to be monitored in the ICU for 24 hours, but for safety and security reasons, Yang Ping had them stay in the ICU for 72 hours.

Three days later, the conjoined twins were transferred back from the ICU. Their vital signs were normal, and their cognition, sensation, movement, and language were all normal, indicating that there was no neurological damage from the surgery.

Morris was very excited. This trip to China not only fulfilled his daughter's dream, but he also witnessed a surgery that was unique in the world. He almost missed out on such a wonderful opportunity. Looking back on his hesitation at the time, he felt a little scared.

If I had left China hastily at that time, perhaps everything would have been rewritten. Sometimes, a correct decision can have such a huge impact on one's life.

He was now thinking about how he could become a student here like Johannesson and learn the world's most advanced technology.

Johannesson is right, this place has the world's best medical technology.

The world is so vast, and this country with five thousand years of civilization is full of charm. She always manages to create miracles. For the first time, Maurice felt the charm of this great country.

By using his status as a patient's family member, he could move freely within the ward, so he frequently visited doctors' offices, chatted with them, and built relationships with them. Sometimes he would also help with tasks, such as moving patients. According to Johannesson, Chinese people like hardworking people, so this was a way to make a good impression on the doctors there beforehand.

Johannesson's experience came from the generous sharing of knowledge by Robert and August, who were among the earliest and longest-serving international trainees.

Now they are beginning to enjoy the benefits of further education, each of them leading the way in their respective fields and leaving their former competitors far behind.

"Dad, am I dreaming? I'm alone now. Look, I'm lying on this bed, and my sister is on that bed. We're so far apart. Is this real? Are we separated?" Even though it's been three days since the surgery, the younger sister checks on me several times a day.

"Yes, Dad, are you sure we're not dreaming? Can you do us a favor?" The older sister was also worried.

"My dear children, it is true. You are now separated and are independent individuals. From now on, you can live freely without being influenced by each other. You must get along well in the future and sit down and discuss any disagreements calmly."

"Oh, right, what did you just say you wanted me to do for you? Now, even if it meant plucking the moon from the sky, I'd bring a ladder and climb up."

Morris was very happy.

"Dad, can you go and buy a spinning top? We want to try spinning it to see if this is a dream."

"Two, buy two, I need one too."

The two sisters never argued like that again after the surgery.

Because the spine was very firmly fixed, Yang Ping allowed the two sisters to sit up in the morning three days later and then slowly get out of bed and walk.

The two sisters were not used to walking independently all of a sudden. They couldn't walk properly and were unsteady on their feet. The rehabilitation doctor taught them how to walk correctly.

There is an adaptation process to change from the previous state to the current state; everything should be done gradually.
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While Yang Ping was busy in the lab, Dean Xia called urgently, saying that Dean Liu and Professor Qin in the capital had an urgent matter to ask of him, and if Yang Ping was free now, Dean Xia would bring people over immediately.

In fact, Dean Liu and Professor Qin had arrived at Sanbo Hospital several hours earlier, but Yang Ping was still on the operating table, so they suppressed their anxiety and waited for Yang Ping to finish the surgery.

Dean Xia is always so polite. Yang Ping said, "I'll go over there."

Dean Xia immediately stopped them: "You're very busy, we're more free than you, we came to find you."

Yang Ping sat in his office waiting. Soon, Dean Xia arrived. There were four people in total: Dean Liu, Professor Qin, a leader from the capital, and the leader's accompanying secretary.

"Professor Yang, I've heard so much about you." The leader immediately shook Yang Ping's hand.

"You're welcome." Yang Ping didn't know what had happened, but he could see the anxiety on the other person's face. He probably needed Yang Ping for a difficult surgery.

Dean Xia introduced both sides, and everyone quickly got down to business.

"Professor Yang, this is urgent. Let me briefly explain the situation. One of our academicians, Fang Zhengming, specializing in chemical engineering, was in a car accident in Africa and is seriously injured. You know the conditions there. We want to transfer him back for surgery, but we're afraid it's too dangerous. So, we'd appreciate your help."

"Let me see." Yang Ping made a quick decision; this matter could not be delayed.

It seems things are not so simple. If it were just about helping to watch movies, so many people wouldn't have flown all the way to Southern Metropolis Daily.

Yang Ping knew that this Academician Fang was a top expert in a certain field in my country who had made great contributions to the country.

Professor Qin took out the CD he had brought. There was a computer with a CD drive on each floor of the research institute. Yang Ping put the CD in and opened the medical records inside.

“Absolutely no transfer! Academician Fang is in critical condition and needs surgery as soon as possible. Moreover, this surgery is very dangerous. This area inside the brain is an extremely dangerous area. I need to perform the surgery myself. Send me there as soon as possible. I will immediately draw up a list and prepare the drugs, instruments, and equipment according to my list.” After Yang Ping finished speaking, he took out paper and pen and began to draw up the list.

The leader took it and looked quite troubled.

"What? Are these things so hard to gather?" Yang Ping wondered, it shouldn't be like this.

Dean Liu said, "We can prepare the supplies immediately, and the transport plane can take off right away. But... could you send one of your students instead of going in person?"

Yang Ping shook his head: "I must perform the surgery myself."

“But you don’t know, it’s very chaotic and dangerous over there right now. The higher-ups will never let you put yourself in such a dangerous situation,” Dean Liu said firmly. “It’s nothing. I’ve been to Yemen before, I have experience in this area,” Yang Ping replied, realizing the surgery was no small matter.

Dean Xia said, "Things were different before. It's impossible for us to send you to such a dangerous place now. The higher-ups would definitely not agree."

Yang Ping understood his superiors' good intentions. Since the attack, he could see that security had been strengthened a lot. On the surface, there seemed to be nothing, but in fact, the number of security personnel inside and outside had increased significantly. In order not to cause trouble for security, Yang Ping now basically went between two points and did not go out.

He now understands that if he acts impulsively and risks his life, what will he have to contribute to the country? Only by living well can he continue to contribute to the country.

Actually, it might be dangerous for him to go, but it might not be dangerous for others to go.

When everyone mentioned that he shouldn't go abroad, he didn't passionately request to go to the most dangerous places.

Rationality is very important for a doctor.

Those who study medicine know that the first thing to do in emergency situations is to observe whether the environment is safe. You must protect yourself during emergency treatment. If the environment is not safe, you may not only be unable to provide assistance, but you may also put yourself at risk. Having enthusiasm alone is not enough; you also need scientific methods.

Yang Ping pondered what to do. Everyone fell silent.

"Could you send one of your students to provide remote guidance for the surgery via telephone or other means?" Professor Qin suggested.

Yang Ping shook his head without hesitation: "No, that's too dangerous. The success rate of the surgery is very low."

That's true. If it weren't for such a difficult surgery, Professor Qin and Dean Liu wouldn't have rushed to find Yang Ping; they could have easily arranged for someone else to handle the matter.

Yang Ping suddenly remembered: "There's another way."

"Speak quickly!" the leader exclaimed excitedly.

Yang Ping said, "We use surgical robots for remote surgery. We send a set of remote robots over there, and the doctors there assist me while I use the control panel here to remotely control the surgical robot."

Professor Qin's eyes lit up; this was a good idea.

However, a new problem immediately came to mind: African countries are small and have very poor internet, let alone 5G. They will definitely have to use satellite network communication technology, and if there is any delay or lag, it will increase the difficulty of the surgery.

Yang Ping had previously performed surgery on American astronauts. Performing surgery using remote surgical equipment was not difficult for him at all; the challenge lay in communication.

“This is indeed a good idea, but there are two problems: one is the network communication problem, and the other is what to do in case of an emergency?” Dean Xia pondered.

Yang Ping thought for a moment and said, "Using satellite communication, I can send one of my students over to assist me."

This basically solves the problem. Is there a better way? Professor Yang can perform the surgery himself, and he doesn't have to go abroad or take any risks.

After thinking about the proposed plan, the leader felt that it was indeed a foolproof solution.

Given the urgency of the situation, he didn't hesitate much: "We'll adopt this plan, Professor Yang. Please provide us with a list of the necessary equipment, and we'll immediately deploy the best equipment. Then, we'll dispatch personnel. Dean Xia, what do you think?"

Dean Xia said, "Song Ziming is the most suitable candidate. He was trained by Professor Yang and his technical level is top-notch. Moreover, he has been Professor Yang's assistant for a long time."

Yang Ping also felt that he was the most suitable.

Professor Qin said, "This trip is actually very dangerous for you, but it's not dangerous for others."

Everyone understood what he meant.

"I'll call Song Ziming over, and we'll get on it right now."

"Professor Qin, you'll arrange the surgical robot and related equipment..."

Yang Ping immediately said, "I'm quite comfortable using the surgical robot and related equipment from our domestically produced Ruixing Medical."

It wasn't that Yang Ping had any ulterior motives. Although Ruixing Medical's surgical robot was a new product, Yang Ping had used it frequently during testing, so he was very familiar with it. Besides, this robot had a module that other surgical robots didn't have: a satellite communication network module.

"Alright, contact Ruixing Medical immediately and expedite the purchase of their robots," the leader said.

"Let them donate one, to contribute to the country," Yang Ping told his superiors.

With the machines and personnel secured, the immediate task was to send them over. The leader from the capital immediately began strategizing on the spot. These brains entrusted to the country were indeed very useful; he remained calm and composed, with clear logic, and quickly completed the scheduling, preparing to transport the equipment by transport plane. At the same time, he contacted other departments to coordinate the route and make relevant preparations for the aircraft and airport.

Soon, Song Ziming arrived at Yang Ping's office.

Seeing so many people sitting there, and even seeing Dean Liu and Professor Qin, the clever man immediately knew what was going on; it must be a major surgery that required Professor Yang's intervention.

Song Ziming greeted everyone, and Dean Xia waved his hand, saying, "Sit down."

When he found that there was no chair for him inside, Song Ziming said, "I'll just stand."

"What are you standing there for? Come, come, I'll go out and bring in a chair." Dean Xia gave up his chair and pulled Song Ziming down to sit. Before Song Ziming could react, Dean Xia had already brought in a chair himself.

Dean Xia explained the whole story, and Song Ziming agreed without hesitation: "When do you want to get up? I'll go and pack my bags right away."

The young man's high level of awareness, without the slightest hesitation, greatly pleased the leaders from the capital. They thought the young people at Sanbo Hospital were truly energetic and full of vitality.

"Professor Yang, is there anything else you need to add regarding medical aspects?"

Yang Ping thought for a moment, but there was nothing else special about it.

After the matter was settled, the leader planned to stay at Sanbo Hospital to be in charge of coordination. He would set up a temporary command center at Sanbo Hospital, and Yang Ping's operating room would be set up in the robotic operating room of the research institute's operating room. There was also a Ruixing surgical robot there, which could be paired with the robot sent to Africa. In this way, the operating console here could control the robot there.

To ensure everything went smoothly, Ruixing sent engineers along so that any problems could be resolved on-site. Huang Jiacai was meticulous in his work, and he privately chartered a private jet to expedite the delivery of two identical surgical robots, accompanied by a team of engineers.

In this way, if the robots malfunction, these two sets of robots can serve as spare parts. If all goes well, he plans to donate the two sets of robots to countries in Africa.