Liberation (3)
Ki-Seok Choi secured the field of view through anterolateral thoracotomy.
“Are you okay like this?”
Seo Ji-hoon, who was next to him, looked worried.
Anterolateral thoracotomy has the advantage of not resecting the chest muscles, but it also has the disadvantage of a narrow surgical field of view.
If he had been a surgeon, he would have used a posterolateral incision.
“This is enough.”
Choi Ki-seok answered calmly and used dragon eyes.
When I used zoom-in mode, the restrained gaps became visible at a glance.
The problem area is the thoracic ascending aorta.
A blood vessel extending here had ruptured due to trauma and was bleeding.
“Mosquito.”
I received blood vessel forceps from Hana Kang and held the upper part of the bleeding area.
Click!
The bleeding stopped with a light sound.
For now, the urgent first aid is over.
“We will begin diaphragm reconstruction now.”
Choi Ki-seok stared at the pleura and diaphragm located at the bottom of the lungs.
The moment I checked the condition, my eyebrows automatically twitched.
The situation was worse than what the inspection showed.
First of all, the diaphragm was completely stretched out. Part of the pleura was collapsed, and the phrenic nerve was under the pleura.
The condition was worse than when I received diaphragm reconstruction class from Song Myeong-jin in the past.
“2-0 prolene (non-absorbable suture).”
Geek.
I tightened my resolve by tightening the suture needle with the needle holder.
If the diaphragm is not treated, lung compression and hernia phenomena may occur.
You can’t just give first aid and pretend not to know the patient.
“Senior. There is still a little bit of bleeding. Could you give me some suction?”
“Huh? Uh, okay.”
Cheeeeeeeek.
Seo Ji-hoon came to the suction belatedly.
I was so focused on Choi Ki-seok’s every move that I forgot my job.
Ki-Seok Choi applied needles to the first part of the sagging diaphragm and then attempted continuous suturing.
Continuous suturing is a method of suturing the suture area from beginning to end, but tying a knot only at the beginning and end.
‘Amazing?’
Seo Ji-hoon swallowed dryly and watched Choi Ki-seok.
Continuous suturing has the advantage that the suturing speed is fast and the suture can deliver uniform force to the suturing area.
In short, it is a suture that suits the current situation.
It was surprising that a first-year resident chose the suture method appropriate for the situation. If I had performed the surgery myself, I would have used simple interrupted sutures instead of continuous sutures.
While Seo Ji-hoon was admiring, Choi Ki-seok almost finished suturing the diaphragm. When I pulled the thread slightly, I felt the tension was not too loose and not too tight.
click!
After finishing the thumb knot, Seo Ji-hoon cut the suture.
“I will go for wrinkle surgery right away.”
Rhinoplasty is a surgery performed when there is paralysis of the phrenic nerve.
Although we only confirmed it through the paper and did not secure the video yet, we proceeded boldly.
Didn’t Hyukpil Jang say that?
All surgeries ultimately involve cutting, sewing, and joining.
How much time has passed?
Treatment of the diaphragm and pleura was completed successfully.
Choi Ki-seok released the vascular forceps that were holding down the bleeding area.
The bleeding stopped completely, with only a small amount of accumulated blood flowing out.
Cheeeeeeeek.
The surgery came to an end with the blood vessels being supported with an electric cautery.
‘I did it!’
Ki-seok Choi examined the patient with the eyes of Hippocrates and clenched his fists.
I feel a sense of excitement and pride for the first time in a long time.
Intense emotions enveloped my entire body.
As the surgical site was closed, a notification flashed through my ears.
Tiring!
[You have succeeded in the special mission ‘What Only I Can Do’. 2000P.
We give you P and 20 reinforcement stones as a reward.]
[Soul’s activity stack has increased.]
[Soul’s activity (20/700).]
[Charisma stat increases by one level (7/10)]
* * *
Surgery After it was over, Choi Ki-seok, Seo Ji-hoon, and Lee Young-ho took their seats in the conference room.
After finishing the surgery, I am having a late-night snack.
“Sir. It was really cool!”
Youngho Lee took a sip of cola and continued speaking.
“Not going to lie at all, I said I thought Professor Jang was doing the surgery. I was nervous at first, but as time went on, I became more and more enamored with the senior’s surgery.”
Youngho Lee shared his honest feelings.
Today, Choi Ki-seok was the thoracic surgeon himself.
There was not even a trace of panic or mistake during the surgery.
“You are also my teacher. I respect you.”
“Man. Don’t overdo it.”
Choi Ki-seok burst into laughter.
While the two were having a friendly conversation, Seo Ji-hoon couldn’t help but smile.
It was a shock.
The fact that Choi Ki-seok, a first-year resident, successfully performed the surgery.
While being called a genius, I was confident that my treatment and skills were second to none.
But today, that pride was shattered.
‘There was definitely a reason.’
Seo Ji-hoon wiped his chin and stared at Choi Ki-seok.
[A guy who is much more capable than my senior came to the thoracic surgery department. You’ll be surprised when you see it in person, right?]
When I first heard Min Joo-hyuk’s words, I was skeptical, but now I understand.
At least for now, Choi Ki-seok has superior skills than him.
But Seo Ji-hoon was not frustrated. Rather, my body became hot with the desire to defeat Choi Ki-seok.
Now I’ve finally met my partner.
“Senior. Why are you looking at me so scared?”
“No. I think there are mosquitoes.”
Seo Ji-hoon cleared his throat and took a bite of pizza.
Jiyiing.
There was an awkward silence, and then the call phone rang.
“Oh. I forgot to call the professor?”
Choi Ki-seok checked the number and hurriedly answered the phone.
“Yes, Professor.”
[Is the surgery still in progress?]
“It ended about 30 minutes ago. The surgery was completed safely and the patient’s vitals returned to normal. I’m sorry for not contacting you earlier.”
[it’s okay. If the surgery goes well.]
Jang Hyuk-pil took a pause before continuing.
[What did I say? I said I could do it, right?]
“Thank you for trusting me.”
[I’m doing it because it’s all worth it. And since you don’t want to get caught doing the surgery, crack down on the people involved. I did the surgery myself. ah. And you know my job number, right?]
“Yes.”
[Log in with your ID and fill out the surgery record.]
“I understand.”
Choi Ki-seok hung up the phone and told the two people to keep today’s incident a secret. Kang Hana and Shin Areum were members of the Saber team and explained the situation first, so there was no need to worry.
“Of course, senior.”
“I get it.”
Both people answered at the same time.
After a while, the midnight snack time ended and the two people left the ward.
Ki-Seok Choi began examining the patients using the eyes of Hippocrates.
Then, my steps stopped in front of a hospital room.
This is the single room of Hwang Ki-jeong, who is waiting for Saber surgery. Hwang Ki-jeong was leaning against the back of the bed and watching TV.
I never thought I would meet an athletics hero like this.
Choi Ki-seok entered the hospital room and exchanged greetings with Hwang Ki-jeong.
“Is there anything uncomfortable?”
“My chest hurts a little, but it’s no problem.”
Hwang Ki-jeong shook his head.
“I understand that your guardian came with you, but…”
“Your mother left for a moment. By the way, doctor, will I be able to get better if I get surgery?”
“If the surgery is successful, you can return to your daily life. If you take good care of your body, you will almost never have to end up in the hospital.”
“It must be so.”
Hwang Ki-jeong looked at the window and continued speaking.
“I couldn’t tell my doctor earlier, but I have someone I promised to marry. I can’t suffer and die like this!”
Choi Ki-seok blinked at Hwang Ki-jeong’s sudden confession.
If an entertainment reporter finds out that Hwang Ki-jeong has a fiancé, it feels like a scoop.
“Honestly, the surgery is not easy. There are so many hard and enlarged muscles in the left ventricle, and he also suffers from other heart diseases. But all the staff will do their best to help Hwang.”
“…Please do that. I’ve lived my life knowing nothing but sports. It was the same when I was a player and it was the same when I was a coach. I think I know a little more about the world now…” “I understand everything
.”
Choi Ki-seok used his encouragement skill with a gentle smile.
At this, Hwang Ki-jeong’s expression relaxed somewhat.
“I’m sorry. I brought this up so suddenly. I got emotional while I was alone in the hospital.”
“No. Don’t worry too much. That’s what happens to everyone when they come to the hospital.”
After talking with Hwang Ki-jeong, Choi Ki-seok came outside the main building.
I walked around the hospital aimlessly with my hand in the doctor’s gown.
I still couldn’t believe that today was the last day of my 100 days on duty.
It seems like it was just yesterday that I was taking over from Minjoohyuk…
Looking back, I learned a lot through my 100 days on duty.
In particular, I was able to meet various types of thoracic surgery emergency patients, and the most memorable patient was the one who had a side mirror stuck in his chest.
When I think of that time, my stomach still feels numb.
As I was walking, reminiscing about my time on duty, I felt a subtle presence behind me.
But when I looked back, I couldn’t see anything.
“Is it an illusion?”
“yap!”
As soon as he could speak, something touched his shoulder.
When I looked back in surprise, I saw Jeong Seol-hwa smiling brightly.
“Sulwha! You were surprised.”
“Then of course you should be surprised. I tried so hard to surprise you.”
Jeong Seol-hwa continued speaking slowly.
“What are you thinking like that? I’ve been watching you since a while ago, and you’re just circling the garden.”
“It’s obvious. It’s our story.”
Choi Ki-seok smiled and pinched Jeong Seol-hwa’s cheek with both hands, and Jeong Seol-hwa lowered her head with a red face.
“Good. I was planning on calling you anyway. Let’s go to the hideout.”
“huh.”
The two arrived at the hideout and sat side by side on the sofa.
“I’m really sorry. It was because of me…”
Jeong Seol-hwa apologized right away.
“I can’t help it because of the circumstances. It’s okay if you hit it again next time.”
“That’s right, but.”
“Well, if you’re sorry, please be nicer to me next time.”
Choi Ki-seok answered casually.
After completing 100 days of duty today, you will be given two days off.
It was a thrilling first off, and one I decided to spend with Jeong Seol-hwa.
However, the trip was in vain as Jeong Seol-hwa went to the Korean Society of Internal Medicine for a two-day, one-night training session.
“Yes. You can look forward to it. I’ll make it hot.”
“In what way?”
“Don’t ask… specifically.”
Jeong Seol-hwa’s cheeks turned bright red.
“Are you doing cosplay or something? A nurse? Or a school uniform? Or even a bunny girl?”
“I don’t know!”
Jeong Seol-hwa turned her head at Choi Ki-seok’s mischievous prank.
“I’m sorry. It was just a joke. Let go of your anger, okay?”
“….”
“Sulwha. I was wrong.
Choi Ki-seok begged with both hands, but Jeong Seol-hwa didn’t respond.
Then, after a while, she looked straight at Choi Ki-seok.
Her cheeks were still so red as if they were about to explode.
“You what… What’s good?”
Jeong Seol-hwa asked in a voice as loud as a mosquito.
Seeing Jeong Seol-hwa’s lovely appearance, Choi Ki-seok hugged her tightly in his arms.
“You idiot. Everything is fine with you.”
“Yes.”
Choi Ki-seok held Jeong Seol-hwa in his arms and gently stroked her hair. But then he suddenly remembered the email he received from Song Myeong-jin. In addition, the fact that he may have to leave Korea soon. “Sul-hwa
. Actually, I…”
“Why?”
“It’s nothing. “I just love you.”
Choi Ki-seok blurted out his words without realizing it.
Jeong Seol-hwa also knew that he wanted to go to Meijo Hospital. The problem was that both Jeong Seol-hwa and herself thought that time would come in the second year of residency.
“But what are you going to do when you’re off? Is there something you want to do?”
Jeong Seol-hwa changed the topic.
“Well… it’s something to do…”
Choi Ki-seok quietly rubbed his chin.
