No matter how you look at it, a craniotomy requires doctors to insert instruments into the brain tissue, maneuvering around to reach the tumor hidden deep within.

Currently, based on the examination results, the location of the tumor is quite tricky. Performing the craniotomy might be just as challenging. According to the clinical instructor, the fragility of the brain tissue is akin to a block of tofu. Surgeons strive to be as gentle as possible to avoid damaging the brain tissue, but if it’s as fragile as tofu, it’s best not to disturb it unless absolutely necessary.

"It’s not entirely impossible to perform," Song Xueling finally uttered.

Deputy Director Lv, who had walked to the door, immediately returned and warned the young doctors in the operating room: "Don’t push yourselves."

It was indeed an act of bravado. Saying it’s not entirely impossible. Don’t forget, there’s a tumor neck estimated to be over 4mm, how can it be addressed?

After being cautioned by the leader, Song Xueling’s exquisite features remained expressionless.

Seeing the young doctors seemingly rendered speechless, Deputy Director Lv took command: "I’ve coordinated with the surgical room on the third floor. You all prepare to transfer the patient."

"Don’t rush."

Who spoke?

Deputy Director Lv turned his head.

Others recognized Cao Yong’s voice. The group from cardiology, who were watching the drama unfold, visibly relaxed first.

Xie Wanying observed from the side that everyone only trusted Senior Cao, and only what Senior Cao said mattered.

"Cao Yong." Deputy Director Lv approached Cao Yong and quietly reminded him, "You know this patient is not an ordinary case. Also, Director Zhai is watching."

Everything must prioritize caution first. The more important the patient, the more cautious the approach needed. Outsiders probably won’t understand this. In fact, doctors are most apprehensive about operating on patients of high status. When dealing with extraordinary patients, treatment plans tend to lean toward conservatism.

With Deputy Director Lv’s mention, many on-site covertly glanced at Zhai Yunsheng.

If Zhai Yunsheng spoke up now, he could absolutely influence the situation here. Although he wasn’t the patient’s attending physician, he was an authority in the field. A single phone call to President Xiao or other industry seniors could exert maximum pressure on Cao Yong, possibly forcing him to yield.

Everyone waited a while; Zhai Yunsheng’s tightly closed lips seemed in no hurry to utter a word.

They recalled that this industry heavyweight hadn’t spoken a word since stepping into the operating room, let alone offered his opinion. The reason he’s a heavyweight is undoubtedly due to his steadfast adherence to medical principles and clinical guidelines. It’s agreed, when entering someone else’s operating room without being the attending physician, it’s proper to keep silent unless invited by the attending physician.

With this in mind, people looked back at Deputy Director Lv.

Deputy Director Lv noticed the strange looks and explained: "When I made the call earlier, you approved, Dr. Cao."

To this, Cao Yong calmly denied, "I don’t know about any call you made. I am the patient’s attending physician."

I didn’t stop you from making a call because your personal calls are none of my business. You didn’t inform me in advance about what call you were making. What is certain is that I never permitted you to speak on my behalf or make decisions. — This statement from the attending physician was irrefutably firm.