studiobondurri Chapter 194 Academic Cooperation
Chapter 194 Academic Cooperation
Higashiyama Keika's surgical plan was set but Chen Yu obviously couldn't really take Daimon Michiko's word for it and have just the two of them conduct the surgery on Higashiyama Keika.
It wasn't that Chen Yu didn't trust Daimon Michiko's surgical skills; rather, the upcoming surgery was equivalent to two major operations already, and it would normally take over ten hours. Even if both Chen Yu and Daimon Michiko could endure the physical toll, having just two people perform the procedure would be too inefficient.
Of course, there wasn't room for too many doctors around the operating table. Considering the efficiency of the surgery, the best plan would be for Chen Yu and Daimon Michiko to lead their own surgical teams in a joint operation, working simultaneously on the damaged lumbar spine and cauda equina, followed by corrective surgery on the spine.
This approach would not only be more efficient and save time but also lighten the workload for the chief surgeons.
After some thought, Daimon Michiko agreed with Chen Yu's suggestion. After all, a surgery lasting upwards of ten hours was also a significant burden for her. If it wasn't for the spinal correction part, she and Chen Yu might have managed on their own. With the volume of surgery at hand, it was nearly impossible to proceed without assistants.
However, despite having confirmed the content and flow of the surgical procedure, preparing for such a major operation was extremely complex and clearly couldn't be started immediately. Moreover, Higashiyama Keika was only paralyzed, not in an emergency situation that required immediate surgery, so scheduling the operation wasn't particularly urgent.
Moreover, after a week's rest, the old principal was due for his second surgery.
This operation was more complex than the first, as it involved not only an abdominal surgery but also using a laser projection system to precisely remove tumors in the old principal's liver. Therefore, Chen Yu needed to prepare more meticulously and precisely.
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"Ah-Yu, is this that special fluorescent dye you were talking about?" Xu Xiaohong watched Jounouchi Hiromi add a special fluorescent dye to the old principal's IV drip in preparation for surgery and asked Chen Yu curiously, who stood by her side.
Such exchanges also enhance the hospital's influence and benefit the hospital itself."
"Then I request you to take care of this matter, student Chen Yu. If this can be accomplished, then this old man can retire in peace," replied the old principal, visibly more relaxed and showing a relieved smile upon Chen Yu's agreement.
For the old principal, who had dedicated his life to the school, seeing it prosper was the most gratifying thing.
However, Xu Xiaohong couldn't resist reminding the old principal, "Principal, professors from the University of Tokyo Medical School are among the top in Asia. The costs of having them lecture abroad... the school's finances are not that plentiful right now!"
Xu Xiaohong's reminder immediately dampened the old principal's good mood, but after some contemplation, he gritted his teeth and said, "Education cannot be sacrificed no matter how poor we are. No matter the cost, this must be accomplished! Call Vice Principal Zhao later and ensure he finds a way to resolve the funding issue. If necessary, contact other colleges for a cooperative initiative!
In any case, we must make this happen; it cannot fall through because of financial reasons!"
Hearing the old principal's determination, Xu Xiaohong knew that Vice Principal Zhao was going to feel the pinch, but since the principal had spoken, she had no grounds to object. She simply turned her gaze to Chen Yu: "So, Ah-Yu, we're relying on you to smooth things out with Eastern University Affiliated Hospital!"
"Sure, I'll talk to the dean after the surgery; there shouldn't be any problem," Chen Yu nodded. Such matters also benefited the hospital, and considering his own influence, it shouldn't be difficult to achieve.
Indeed, such cooperation was a common undertaking for top-tier universities, but it was often hard for average universities to establish such collaborations without adequate connections and capital.
Having agreed on this matter, Chen Yu said to the old principal, "Principal, we're off to prepare for the surgery. A nurse will take you to the operating room shortly."
After speaking, Chen Yu left the room with Jounouchi Hiromi, heading to the operating theater. Today, it was again Jounouchi Hiromi serving as the anesthesiologist, assisting him during the operation.