Chapter 244: Extremely Perfect And Smooth
Translator: Yunyi Editor: Yunyi
It was true that Yu Gangan was busy with a surgery that day. She had to work on Old Madam Ye’s surgery.
It turned out, the foreign doctor that Ye Xi hired, Dr. Mike, looked through Old Madam Ye’s report and also suggested acupuncture anesthesia. This was very surprising for Ye Xi.
Acupuncture was recognized in Europe and the United States, and the United States even promoted the establishment of acupuncture schools and issued acupuncture standards.
Although acupuncture was passed from China to the United States, many academic papers on acupuncture now came from the United States.
In fact, the quality of acupuncture in the United States was very high.
In contrast, acupuncture had grown less popular in China.
Before the operation, Yu Gangan and Dr. Mike had to meet to discuss and analyze the old woman’s condition and medical history together to determine all possible complications during the operation. That way, they could prepare corresponding measures.
When Dr. Mike saw Yu Gangan, he had a surprised look in his eyes.
Yu Gangan’s age made him unsure about the operation.
But, he did not request for the Ye Family to replace her. Instead, he asked the Ye Family to find an older and more experienced Chinese medicine practitioner as a standby anesthesiologist for the surgery.
Ye Jiasheng and Ye Xi had experienced Yu Gangan’s acupuncture skills and believed in her, so they just brushed Dr. Mike off by saying that they would do it.
But, after discussing with Manager Lu, they did not hire an old authoritative doctor as suggested. Instead, they called Xia Chengzhou.
Xia Chengzhou was slightly famous. Plus, he was willing to act as Yu Gangan’s assistant.
These days, for general appendix surgery, doctors recommended that patients underwent laparoscopic surgery.
Laparoscopic surgery was less invasive and created less trauma to the body. Above all, the recovery time was faster.
But, laparoscopic surgery meant that the patients had to undergo general anesthesia. Whereas, traditional surgery had the option of spinal or epidural anesthesia.
Based on Old Madam Ye’s physical condition, she could only choose traditional surgery.
This meant, during the operation, she would remain awake.
The doctor had to first explain everything clearly to the patient, so the patient would be prepared to cooperate.
Before the operation, Yu Gangan also selected some acupuncture points on Old Madam Ye’s body to test her needles. This was necessary to understand the condition of the qi in her body and determine any tolerance to acupuncture. That way, she could use appropriate stimulation methods during surgery and apply the right amount for triggering qi, preventing pain, preventing bleeding, and promoting comfort so not to affect the doctor during operation.
On the operating table, Old Madam Ye lay on her side and hugged her knees. After sterilizing everything, Yu Gangan began to apply acupuncture anesthesia.
Old Madam Ye was to remain awake throughout the entire surgery and she was only receiving a small amount of anesthetics, so pain was expected. On top of that, acupuncture anesthesia also created pain at times.
Yu Gangan asked her if she could handle the pain and the old woman blinked her eyes, gesturing she could tolerate it. In the end, everything ran smoothly until the operation was completed.
After the surgery, Yu Gangan stepped outside with Dr. Mike. Ye Xi, who had been standing outside the entire time, rushed over quickly and looked at the two, “H-How is my grandma?”
He swallowed with difficulty as he looked at them nervously.
Mike smiled and told them that the operation went well and that the old lady would be taken to the ward later.
The Ye Family was so excited that they thanked him again and again.
“The surgery went smoothly, but recovery is the key. She is not allowed to move for the first 6 hours and she will have to fast. She may also experience some pain. You should keep her company and chat with her,” Yu Gangan said lightly.
“Oh, yes,” Ye Xi responded in a particularly obedient manner.
It was the middle of winter, but Yu Gangan had a layer of sweat on her forehead that resembled beautifully dazzling stars floating in the vast universe.