Challenge (1)
Choi Ki-seok quietly looked down out the window.
Today is a long-awaited off day.
I plan to film the surgery video in the morning and spend the rest of the time leisurely.
I opened the status window and looked at the general surgery surgeries I had collected so far.
Cancer accounted for the largest number.
Stomach cancer and liver cancer. Colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, and even gallbladder cancer.
Since the videos were a mess, I categorized them according to surgical method and stage.
‘It’s definitely attractive.’
Choi Ki-seok finished his work and nodded slightly.
Smith’s statement that GS was a Great Surgeon was not a lie. Although I have been practicing for about two weeks now, I feel like I am an all-rounder in general surgery.
First of all, surgeries were the most common in the surgical field.
As a result, I was able to meet patients with a variety of cases and have collaborative consultations with various departments.
The skills of the sergeants were good, so there was a lot to learn.
What if you didn’t have aspirations for thoracic surgery?
He must have chosen general surgery as his major.
Ki-seok Choi then looked through the skills, gems, and items in the status window one by one.
One year and nine months have passed since I gained my new abilities.
The rewards earned so far are immeasurable.
How will you change after being a fellow?
Just imagining that made me happy.
‘It’s a shame.’
Choi Ki-seok stared at the tears of his soul and rubbed his chin.
NEW [Tears of the Soul: Unique]
– Emotions that come from deep within the heart. New miracles are created from a sincere heart.
– When you complete soul activation, you will receive special effect super awakening.
– Soul Activity (80/700): If the surgery is successful, the soul activity stack increases when providing direct surgical assistance (simple assistance is not included) – Special Effect Super Awakening: Temporarily increases all kill stats by 2 levels. The duration is half a day, and when the awakening effect ends, you will temporarily fall into exhaustion.
Soul Tear is a valuable item obtained from Choi Mi-soon.
Unfortunately, it was not possible to build a soul activation stack through training in the training room.
Ki-seok Choi checked out his abilities and headed to the cafeteria.
While I was eating breakfast, someone sat across from me.
“Were you off today?”
Rahul asked as he put down his tray.
“That’s right. Are you off too?”
“I’m also off. After all, I can’t believe I’m off on a rainy day. It’s a day when there aren’t many patients.”
“It’s the same in the U.S. when it rains there are no patients.”
Choi Ki-seok laughed and ate the soup.
“Did you hear any news about Julien yesterday?”
“Why? Did you have an accident?”
“It looks like you don’t know because you’re asking. If you say it’s an accident, you can say it was an accident, and if it’s a misfortune, you can also say it’s a misfortune.”
“Don’t wonder, just tell me.”
“Hmm… That’s it. He confessed to Emma last night and then got dumped.”
“Amazing, amazing.”
Choi Ki-seok clicked his tongue and shook his head.
A fresh-faced new resident who had only been at the clinic for two weeks confessed her love to her superior.
“Do other people know this too?”
“Most people would know because Julien said it out of his own mouth, right? But it’s surprising. You, my roommate, don’t know this.”
“Because I never saw you yesterday.”
Choi Ki-seok shrugged his shoulders and continued.
“By the way, when I look at Julien, my common sense about French people seems to break. When I first met him, I didn’t know he was such a light-hearted guy.”
“I agree.”
Rahul paused before continuing.
“And I was thankful for yesterday. I felt much more comfortable thanks to you scrubbing me.”
“If you ask me that, it’s okay at any time. It’s sad to be in a foreign land, but it’s even sadder when you get physically sick.”
“Mr. Choi, if you have anything to ask for, please let me know. I will roll up my hands and help you.”
“Okay. I remember.”
“By the way… how was the Head Chief scrub?”
Rahul changed the topic with sparkling eyes.
Choi Ki-seok instinctively realized that this was the part he was truly interested in.
“If you go in without thinking, it’s easy to get scolded.”
“In some aspects?”
“The head chief is watching the staff’s actions even during school. If you let your guard down and think, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing,’ you’ll get seriously hurt.”
Choi Ki-seok honestly confessed what he felt while scrubbing.
It was still difficult to judge whether he was a good person or a bad person. First of all, treat them well, but if you decide that it is the latter, you can pay them back with interest.
“Thank you. It helped me a lot.”
Rahul grinned.
“Then that’s good. Get some rest.”
Ki-Seok Choi went to the ward after parting ways with Rahul in the cafeteria.
There was something to do before filming the video.
I stopped by the doctor’s office, picked up my files, and went into Jace and William’s hospital room.
As Jace, who had been in the intensive care unit, returned to a regular hospital room, the father and son were admitted to the same hospital room.
I felt strange looking at the two people lying side by side.
“Hello. How are you feeling?”
“It’s not that bad.”
“I’m pretty good too.”
Jace and William answered Choi Ki-seok’s question.
“I would like to explain to you about the living liver transplant surgery that will take place tomorrow and get your signature.”
“….”
“Please listen carefully to what I say from now on.”
Choi Ki-seok continued his explanation calmly.
Necessity and method of living liver transplantation Precautions before and after the procedure Possible complications.
They even added that this surgery was the first time it was performed at Meijo. The two might be anxious, but they couldn’t lie about an important fact.
As I was asked questions intermittently, the explanation took over twenty minutes.
“I understand enough.”
Jace finished signing and handed out the consent form.
On the other hand, William looked at Dong-seo and Choi Ki-seok alternately with a disapproving expression.
“Dr. Choi. Is this surgery really okay?”
“What do you mean?”
“You said this surgery is the first time you’ve done it at Meijo. Aren’t you using your father and me as test subjects?”
William asked with his arms crossed.
“Of course you two may think so. However, the surgeon performing the surgery is Head Chief Smith, the best surgeon in general surgery. He is fully prepared for the surgery.”
“Still, I’m not really willing.”
“If you do not want laparoscopic surgery, you can have open surgery.”
Cheeeeeeeek.
Choi Ki-seok immediately tore up the consent form he received from Jace.
Jace and William looked surprised at that action.
“Um… there’s no need to do that.”
“No. I don’t want to force a patient to undergo surgery they don’t want.”
Ki-Seok Choi explained the general living liver transplant surgery.
When told that the scar would be larger than that of laparoscopic surgery and the recovery period would be longer, William shook his head.
“All… Dr. Choi. I’ll just have laparoscopic surgery.”
“I thought you just said you didn’t want to be a test subject.”
“It’s Meijo Clinic, so they’ll take care of everything. I’m sorry about earlier.”
“Then I will get the consent form again.”
After leaving the hospital room, Choi Ki-seok leaned his back against the wall.
“Phew…”
The sigh I had been holding in was released.
William bounced, so I went out strong on purpose. If he had explained in a lame way that he needed to have laparoscopic surgery, William certainly wouldn’t have listened to him.
Because William had the temperament of a tree frog.
With this, we have passed an important juncture.
Smith, who is looking forward to laparoscopic surgery, doesn’t have to hear anything.
Jiyiing.
After printing the consent form at the medical office, I returned to the hospital room.
As soon as Jace and William received the consent form, they signed it and handed it over.
“Then rest in peace, both of you.”
After saying goodbye and leaving the hospital room, I witnessed an unexpected scene.
A Mayjo employee and a large dog were approaching from afar.
Going to the hospital…
I couldn’t understand it with common sense.
“This is general surgery resident Ki Seok Choi. Dogs are not allowed in the ward due to various allergies, hygiene, and other issues.”
“I know, but this kid is special.”
The employee smiled and continued speaking.
“Let me formally greet you. My name is Clyde, a staff member in the animal therapy room. I am here to assist with the treatment of Terry, who is hospitalized in room 505.”
“An animal therapy room? Is there such a place?”
“
Seeing as you don’t know A.T, you must be a new doctor.”
Clyde continued.
Animal therapy is said to be a type of neuropsychiatric treatment.
It is said to target patients with emotional instability, and the treatment is conducted twice a week for one hour.
“If you are curious about animal therapy, you can take a look outside the hospital room.”
“thank you.”
When Choi Ki-seok answered, the large dog came up and rubbed its body against his leg.
“What breed is this child?”
“He’s a Samoyed. His name is Charlie.”
“Charlie.”
When I called his name, Charlie excitedly waggled his tail.
This is a friendliness that is on a whole different level from that of any other dog in a house that ignores its owner even when he comes.
“This kid is really cute. He has a smiling face and really bright eyes.”
“That’s why they are often used as therapy dogs. My treatment time is up, so I have to go.”
Ki-Seok Choi watched Charlie and Clyde from outside the hospital room.
Animal therapy.
Although it had a grand name, there was no special treatment method.
The main activity between the patient and Charlie was skin contact and playing together. In the first place, using dogs as psychological treatment tools in hospitals is an unconventional idea.
‘It’s definitely amazing.’
Choi Ki-seok headed to the operating room feeling proud of being a member of Mayjo.
The morning routine starts now.
* * *
That afternoon.
Choi Ki-seok was observing the surgery at Rosette.
All necessary videos have already been filmed and are being observed for cheering purposes.
Because the surgeon was Morgan.
Morgan was performing emergency surgery on a patient who came in with appendicitis.
Among the new general surgery residents, he was the second to perform the surgery after Choi Ki-seok.
Choi Ki-seok’s gaze never left the monitor.
My two fists suddenly gained strength.
Since it was a co-worker’s surgery, it didn’t feel like anyone’s business.
Moreover, Morgan was unable to completely shake off the aftereffects of the shooting incident.
On the monitor, Morgan carefully removed the intestines with his hand.
This is the process of finding the appendix located at the end of the intestine.
Soon, Morgan exchanged glances with the staff member across from him and held an electric cautery in his hand.
Cheeeeeeeek.
White smoke spreading out.
Eventually, the swollen appendix fell to the curved surface.
‘finished.’
Choi Ki-seok finally relaxed his stiff expression and leaned back in his chair.
Morgan overcame the weight of his first surgery well. No one would have been able to tell that he was a new resident just by looking at him performing surgery.
Choi Ki-seok confirmed that he was closing his abdomen and waited in front of the rosette.
“Morgan. Congratulations on your first house.”
“Mr. Choi? Were you watching?”
Morgan, who came out of the rosette, widened his eyes.
“I saw it all from beginning to end. “You’re a complete veteran?”
“It wasn’t a difficult surgery. And I still have a long way to go to catch up with you.”
“That’s natural.”
Morgan burst out laughing at Choi Ki-seok’s joke.
“Shall we have a cup of coffee?”
“Of course.”
The two talked in the cafe on the first floor.
Thirty minutes . As we were talking nearby, a phone call came. When I checked the number, it was Jeong Seol-hwa’s phone.
“I’ll stop and go up. “I’m sick of seeing your face until it’s off, so get some rest in the dormitory.”
“Yes, yes. I understand.”
Choi Ki-seok greeted Morgan and connected the phone.
“Sulwha. Did you miss me?”
[Hmph! I’m lying. There hasn’t been a phone call lately?]
“I’m sorry. It was because I was too busy. Please understand,
Seol-hwa, who has a big heart.” [It’s a joke. I don’t get upset over things like that.]
Seol-hwa Jeong paused, then continued.
[What are you doing now?]
“Thinking.”
[Except because it’s something you have to do every moment of every day. .]
“Drink coffee at the cafe. I’m not going to study medicine today and I’m going to take a rest.”
[You’re doing well. From now on, you’ll always rest when you’re off.]
Amid a moment of silence, Choi Ki-seok heard the sound of rain on the other side of his phone.
“Sulwha. Is it raining in Korea now?”
[No. It’s sunny?]
There was a hint of laughter in Jeong Seol-hwa’s tone of voice.
“Really? It’s not raining, so why can I hear the sound of rain?”
Choi Ki-seok tilted his head and stared out the window. At that moment, something flashed through his head.
“Are you from Minnesota?”
