Especially when he encountered areas he was not proficient in, it was simply a disaster.
If his reputation was tarnished, it would be even more detrimental to the development of the department.
Thus, Zhou Can single-handedly took on the role of the primary surgeon in multiple operations, bearing the weight of all the backlog surgeries on his own. This allowed other doctors to concentrate on the new patients in the thyroid and breast specialty, which benefited the new department immensely.
Other departments didn't have this capacity, which made competition particularly tough.
Zhou Can hurried back to the thyroid and breast surgery department, heading straight for the operating room where Old Liu was.
"You're finally back! Nearly half the morning has gone by, and we've only completed two surgeries. I'm feeling completely overwhelmed," Old Liu said, visibly relieved to see Zhou Can arrive.
He was already informed about last night's emergency that Zhou Can had been called to assist with by the neurosurgery department.
In such cases, doctors from all departments of the hospital had the obligation to assist. Old Liu couldn't really complain.
But without Zhou Can, their mainstay, the backlog of surgeries in his own department had him worried!
Taking on the responsibility of leading a department brought with it enormous pressure.
He was afraid that any slight mistake could be detrimental to the department's development.
"Don't even mention it. The patient in neurosurgery was a foreigner who was in a severe coma, suffering from a serious brain herniation with incessant intracranial hemorrhaging. It was an intense surgery that lasted over six hours. Luckily, the outcome was good, and we managed to save the patient."
Zhou Can was narrating his experience in neurosurgery
while simultaneously asking a nurse to help him put on sterile gloves, taking up his place as the primary surgeon.
Wu Ziyu, curious, asked, "Aren't you a resident in our general thyroid and breast surgery? Why were you called to assist?"
"Xiao Wu, you might not know about this, but Zhou Can spent a few months training in neurosurgery. Directors Wu and Wen of neurosurgery both have nothing but praise for him, and they really wanted him to stay and work there. Unfortunately, Zhou Can did not agree. His involvement in the recent emergency operation, a critical case of brain herniation with severe cerebral hemorrhage, was likely due to his endoscopic surgical skills. If necessary, they could have him replace the primary surgeon."
Old Liu was familiar with Wu Ziyu.
That's why he took the initiative to explain.
While praising Zhou Can, a sense of pride was evident on his face.
After all, Zhou Can was still a resident in their thyroid and breast surgery department.
"My god, to have Dr. Zhou perform such a major surgery, Dr. Zhou is so incredible!" Wu Ziyu exclaimed, her eyes nearly popping out.
Neurosurgery was the most elite and influential department in surgery.
In her eyes, the capabilities of the neurosurgery department were the pinnacle of surgery.
For such a high-level department to request Zhou Can to be the primary surgeon was almost unimaginable. Moreover, it was Director Wu Baihe who personally invited him.
It was beyond her wildest thoughts.
"Dr. Zhou, I've made up my mind, from now on I'll take you as my role model. I will work harder and try to measure up to you."
"Heh, I'm not worthy of the title of a role model. Dr. Wu is very ambitious, and you have a great talent for surgery. I believe as long as you keep progressing, you will achieve great success. Women doctors are rare in general surgery, and you are an even scarcer resource; your future is incredibly bright."
Zhou Can chuckled upon hearing this.
Wu Ziyu was a very ambitious and cheerful female doctor.
Working with her brought a lot of positive energy.
After chatting with her for a short while, Zhou Can stopped the conversation and focused on performing surgery on the patient.
The patient had sharp ears.
Originally, seeing a young doctor come in to perform his surgery had made him somewhat anxious.
After listening to the conversation between Old Liu, Wu Ziyu, and Zhou Can, he was secretly delighted. Turns out this young doctor was so remarkable.
He then cooperated with Zhou Can in the operation with peace of mind.
Zhou Can's surgical skills were evident, and his performance met high expectations; the surgery was both quick and effective.
When the patient was taken out of the operating room, he kept thanking Zhou Can profusely.
The next surgical patient was quickly brought in.
Zhou Can entered his intense work mode, starting a new busy day.
His speed was several times faster than Old Liu's, and one by one, the patients were swiftly taken care of.
Close to noon, Old Liu received a phone call.
After listening for a few moments, his expression turned quite serious.
However, once the call was over, he didn't inform Zhou Can of the matter.