Chapter 48: Chapter 43: There’s No Way Left, Only a Heart Transplant

“Qin Feng, don’t hesitate, just speak your mind, it’s okay.”

Liang Donglai noticed he had something to say, waved his hand, and said.

“Alright, then I will speak.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng nodded,

“If you want to save the heart, it’s currently impossible to perform traditional surgery.

I suggest performing a tumor excision from the heart outside the body, using a full circulatory system to sustain life.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the four people fell silent.

Liang Donglai nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, then looked at him.

“Qin Feng, to be honest, we’ve also discussed this surgical plan, and it’s currently the most feasible method.”

At this point, he paused, then continued,

“We have the equipment, the feasibility of operation is basically okay, the most important thing is the time.

If we go for the out-of-body heart procedure, even with the full circulatory system, it can only be maintained for one and a half to two hours.”

Qin Feng nodded when he heard this, it was indeed the case.

The full circulatory system is only an auxiliary system for maintaining vital signs, but cannot completely guarantee normal blood circulation within the patient’s body.

Because the circulatory system cannot continuously supply sufficient oxygenated blood and basic ecology throughout the body.

Even with continuous blood replenishment, it cannot maintain all the elements for life indefinitely.

Therefore, ultimately a healthy heart is needed to ensure the patient’s life.

Two hours,

This is the limit for the full circulatory system!

Once it exceeds two hours, various problems such as reduced blood oxygen will cause the body organs and functions to deteriorate and get damaged.

Especially brain cell death!

At that time, even if the person returns, they would be a burden to the entire family.

This is not what they want to see.

Therefore, if opting for out-of-body heart surgery, the biggest challenge is the lead surgeon.

Whether it’s possible to successfully remove such a large tumor and restore heart function within two hours is very difficult!

Even Qin Feng himself, seeing this huge tumor that has invaded both atria and arterial vessels, cannot guarantee 100% that the surgery can be completed within two hours.

Of course, there’s still a seventy to eighty percent chance!

But this cannot be said because he is currently a doctor at Jiangcheng City First Hospital, still in the internship period.

Even if he has the ability to try, he does not have the qualification to lead the surgery.

He would at least have to wait until he gets his license.

“Director Liang, can you tell me your plan?”

Qin Feng thought for a moment, and asked to begin.

“Alright, Old Jin, why don’t you explain it?”

Liang Donglai looked at Jin Qiong beside him, nodded, and said.

“Alright, Dr. Qin, our expert group in cardiac and internal medicine has studied it over the past two days, and besides the out-of-body heart method said earlier, the other two surgical plans are respectively,

First, the segmented tumor resection method, which adopts a gamma knife to divide the tumor…”

Half an hour later,

Jin Qiong stopped talking, both surgical plans were very complex and could not completely eradicate the issue in one go; multiple surgeries would be needed to complete it.

After listening, Qin Feng already had a clear idea in his mind.

If these two plans are used on the patient, the survival rate might be lower than they think.

One could even say a miracle is unlikely to happen!

Performing 3-5 surgeries separately to remove segmented tumors from various locations of the heart, this feasibility is not without precedent, but every surgery is a gamble!

As long as one unexpected incident occurs, the patient’s life cannot be preserved.

Given the current condition of the patient, it’s very difficult to undergo so many consecutive heart surgeries in a short time.

The body cannot withstand it.

“Director Liang, three directors, I think these two surgical plans are not feasible.”

Qin Feng pondered for a moment, shaking his head sternly,

“Actually, everyone should have a clear idea of the possibility of these two surgical plans.

Even leaving aside whether the patient can bear it, even if they could, the probability of recurrence is almost over 90%.

Once the tumor cells spread in a short period, with the patient’s heart capacity, they may not even last a month.

It might not even be as effective as conservative treatment now!”

As he just finished speaking, the four fell silent once again.

Because each time Qin Feng spoke, he hit their sore spots directly and decisively.

This is the drawback of the plan!

It’s also the reason why they dare not perform this surgery.

“Qin Feng, do you think there is any other way?”

Liang Donglai and the others exchanged a glance, all showing helplessness, and sighed to ask.

“Currently, aside from the out-of-body chance, all other heart excision plans might not be effective.

This condition offers no path, leaving only one last option.”

Qin Feng thought for a bit, spoke heavily,

“Heart transplant!”

…

Pa~

As soon as these three words were spoken, Jin Qiong took a deep breath, tossed the plan in his hand onto the table, and looked at Liang Donglai.

“Old Liang, Dr. Qin is right.”

“Wouldn’t I know? But where is there such an easy-to-find suitable heart?”

Liang Donglai massaged his forehead, feeling somewhat fatigued.

Actually, everyone was aware of this plan, a heart transplant is the most perfect surgical solution.

Currently, given the patient’s situation, either opt for conservative surgery, to try and control the tumor’s development as much as possible.

Then, block the artery invaded by the tumor, and create a new artery using an artificial blood vessel.

This at least ensures the patient can live for 6 months to a year.

With this time, a suitable heart can be found.

Of course, the opportunity is also very small.

Or take a gamble, performing tumor removal surgery outside the body.

Bet their life!

“Director Liang, these are the only two choices left for you.”

Qin Feng continued,

“Currently, globally, the full circulatory system has reached its peak.

Even the top cardiac surgeons would only give you these two options.”

“Indeed, given the current state of medical technology, we really have no other choice.”

Liang Donglai pondered for several seconds after hearing, a relieved look emerged on his face, he smiled faintly,

“Qin Feng, it seems it was correct to find you, thank you!

You’ve solved a big problem for us!”

Qin Feng also smiled and shook his head.

Actually, he knew that even without him, Liang Donglai and the others wouldn’t easily attempt the tumor separation surgical plan.

All four surgical plans are a gamble, but tumor separation excision is too painful a gamble for the patient.

Moreover, in the remaining time ahead, they would be in constant agony waiting for death.

While the other two, life or death happens in an instant.

But as long as they succeed, the patient can at least live healthily and happily for long afterwards.

This counts as another form of humanity…

Medicine,

is not just about keeping patients alive, but ensuring the quality of life thereafter.

After the video consultation ended,

ultimately, Liang Donglai couldn’t help but extend an invitation, which Qin Feng declined.

He had already signed a 3-year contract with Jiangcheng City First Hospital, and certainly couldn’t go to another hospital again.

Liang Donglai felt very regretful, even regretted not having taken him away when he was in Jiangcheng then.

Otherwise, Jinling City First Hospital would certainly have another more outstanding young expert!

“Don’t worry, Director Liang, I’ll come to Jinling to participate in the National University Clinical Competition sometime, see you then.”

As the session ended, Qin Feng faced the earnest invitation, he said with a smile.

“National University Clinical Competition? You’re participating too?”

Liang Donglai was stunned when he heard this, then he was very delighted,

“Great, both I and this internal medicine director Kong Yuanling are judges for this competition!”

Judges?

Qin Feng was also stunned by this.

Wow!

How should this be interpreted?

Unintentionally, he ended up with friendships involving two judges of the competition, and even had a consultation together!

If other students coming to compete knew this, their eyes would surely turn red?

“Alright, this is quite unexpected.”

Qin Feng felt a mix of laughter and helplessness, really not knowing what to say, with such luck,

“Then see you in Jinling, Director Liang.”

“Alright! See you in Jinling! I’m waiting for you!”

Liang Donglai also warmly waved his hand, and the video cut off.

“Phew~”

Liang Donglai exhaled a long breath, looked at the three with a faint pride on his face.

“How about it? Didn’t I say this one is an expert?”

“This Qin Feng is really an intern?”

Internal medicine director Kong Yuanling was quite shocked, asking with wide eyes,

“I feel his expertise in cardiology… exceeds yours!”

“Pfft~~~!”

Liang Donglai’s heart suffered a thousand hits!

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