The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 733 Wang Bo’s Direction for Development

"Dr. Liu, it's been a hard day, hasn't it?"

Wang Bo's voice rang out while Liu Banxia was waiting for a patient.

"Teacher Wang, you just finished your shift? You should take a break. You've been doing consecutive major surgeries these past few days; it's not something the average person could handle," Liu Banxia replied quickly.

"Ah... that's just orthopedics for you. Weren't you also part of a hip joint replacement? Today's surgery was similar, though it was just for necrosis," Wang Bo said with a sigh.

"For surgeries like these, it's actually simple to replace the joint. The key is adjusting the fit between these joints. Each person's joints are unique, and artificial joints are nothing more than a specified model."

"That's why our hospital is fortunate to have experts like you and Director Xu. The most I can do is observe. I wouldn't stand a chance if it were up to me," Liu Banxia responded.

"Why are you being so modest? Don't underestimate yourself. Director Xu and I have talked about you; he values talent and is hoping you could transfer to orthopedics," Wang Bo said.

"Teacher Wang, stop flattering me. In our line of work, you always need to be sharp. If you truly want to delve deep into any specialty, it demands a lifetime of dedication," Liu Banxia replied.

"I've told you not to underestimate yourself," Wang Bo said with a smile.

"You have good hand-eye coordination and tactile sense. Being able to perform manual reduction shows that you have a certain understanding of the skeletal system. Once you finish your term as a resident, you can allocate some time for orthopedic surgeries."

"The fact that our emergency center has expanded permissions for basic-level orthopedic surgeries is a really good thing. It's not about making us orthopedic doctors' jobs easier, but about benefiting the patients."

"Many orthopedic repair surgeries have a reasonable window period, allowing the operation to be performed without issue. However, for all patients, earlier surgery is generally very beneficial for the prognosis."

"You've already mastered the basics of orthopedic surgery. In the event of a major accident with insufficient orthopedic doctors, you'd have to step in, wouldn't you?"

"A complex surgery might take three to four, or even five hours, or more. Would those patients waiting for treatment miss their window period?"

"Even after your term as a resident ends, you're still needed in emergencies. Director Zhou and Chief Director Chen have this idea in mind, planning on giving you comprehensive training."

"Therefore, I think you need to master orthopedic surgery next. Even though there are related restrictions in our registration, it won't be an issue within our hospital."

"You're so young and learn quickly; perhaps in a year or two, you'll see major improvement. Have you thought about it? How different is the course of an orthopedic surgery from general surgery?"

"As long as you know enough about bones, joint replacement won't be hard, right? The rest is just opening and suturing. Other surgeries involving tendons and nerves, you've done before."

Liu Banxia scratched his scalp. He honestly hadn't expected Xu Peichen and Wang Bo to think so highly of him.

He'd also considered his future development. Since he had committed to this profession and prepared for the inevitable hardship and toil, he intended to stick with it.

Aiding Zhou Shuwen with teaching and training was part of it. Once he finished his term as a resident, his work would become a lot easier.

Even if he were promoted to deputy director, his workload wouldn't increase, thanks to residents like Wang Chao and Qi Wentai. In fact, it would decrease compared to his current responsibilities.

If he didn't get promoted? Even better. His remaining work would then be consultations and training, leaving him with plenty of time.

Particularly because the new pediatric surgery project had been proposed recently, it made his already unclear career plan even messier.

He had even thought of taking the lead on this project himself to ensure its success. He reckoned he could handle the general surgical procedures in pediatric surgery, even if it was a bit demanding.

All that meant in the course of a surgery was that he'd have to pay more attention, maintain a high level of focus, and expend more physical energy.

However, now Wang Bo was pointing him in a new direction. This path seemed smoother, more promising than pediatric surgery.

After all, the pressure is certainly higher when dealing with pediatric patients. The surgical process needs to be more meticulous as well.

"Teacher Wang, I won't hide it from you. Our emergency center is planning to add a pediatric surgery training program. Initially, I was planning to go in that direction," Liu Banxia revealed after pondering for a bit.

"But the path you're suggesting really appeals to me too. I'm honestly torn right now, and it's not me playing coy."

"Is there a conflict?" asked Wang Bo.

Liu Banxia was stunned. Of course, there was a conflict. How could he possibly juggle everything given his energy levels? Even with the aid of the dream space, he couldn't afford to be an overconfident jack-of-all-trades.

"The pediatric surgeries you would be involved in would only be within the scope of general surgery, right?" Wang Bo continued.

"You've now mastered many general surgery procedures. In fact, in the execution of certain surgeries, you've even surpassed Director Zhou. This isn't just flattery; Director Zhou himself said it when we were chatting privately."

"So pediatric general surgery is just a refinement of your current knowledge. The body structure remains the same; you just need to be more careful and attentive during the procedure."

"Therefore, in this regard, even if it takes more energy, it won't be that much. As for orthopedics, it's just a branch of surgery."

"You have a solid base; you only need to deepen your understanding of the skeletal system. If you master the related surgical techniques, I see no problem. There won't be any conflict at all."

"Consider it carefully yourself. When you find time, you can join us in surgery. I'm going to get a drink; I'm a bit thirsty."

After saying that, Wang Bo left, hands clasped behind his back.

He left, leaving Liu Banxia's mind in turmoil.

Why was Wang Bo so confident in him? This kind of work would be tiring for him too.

He figured this might be a misinterpretation by others of his "grasp" on surgery, believing he understood procedures profoundly and learned quickly.

In reality, he only mastered them after spending a considerable amount of time intensively training in the dream space, which was all tedious and dull.

However, he had to admit that Wang Bo's words had sparked his interest.

Wang Bo was right. Pediatric general surgery essentially built upon existing general surgery knowledge. Although orthopedics involved more specialized knowledge, it wasn't unmanageable.

He would undoubtedly have to work hard to reap the benefits.

Whether or not one is a genius doesn't really matter here. Even the most gifted individuals need to accumulate experience from a substantial number of surgeries to reach a certain level of skill.

Currently, in the eyes of others, he was a "genius." He was adept at diagnosing illnesses and attentive to details. He was excellent in surgery and learned quickly.

In terms of his upcoming professional development, continuing solely down the path of general surgery was an option, but the gains would be limited. Exploring horizontally into orthopedics appeared to be a genuinely good choice.

Moreover, there was an essential factor involved: the issue of practicing across specialties.

Just because you're a general surgeon doesn't mean you can waltz into other departments and perform surgeries.

Strict regulations surround this aspect. Apart from some basic emergency operations, a certain level of authorization is required.

Take the time he had to perform a cerebrospinal fluid extraction. If Zhang Xiao, a neurosurgeon, hadn't given him permission and categorized it as an emergency procedure, he wouldn't have been authorized to do it.

Had he succeeded, everyone would have laughed it off, and that would have been the end of it. If he had failed or if complications had arisen, he and Zhang Xiao would have been left to face the dire consequences.

He could proceed with pediatric general surgery directly if he was confident enough to take on the cases. However, the same didn't apply to orthopedic surgery.

Aside from emergency surgeries where the Emergency Center granted him authority, he could only participate as an assistant in other orthopedic procedures. The attending surgeon, after careful consideration, might grant him some opportunities to operate, but his official capacity would still be that of an assistant.

Wang Bo's words were quite clear. If he could truly master this area, the hospital seemed willing to give him a green light.

Years ago, regulations weren't so strict; he could even have registered as an orthopedic surgeon when he qualified as an attending physician this time.

But he couldn't give up on general surgery; it was his foundation.

Now, this opportunity was right in front of him. Even if it was only within the scope of their hospital, it was a remarkable achievement. The title of a dual-specialty surgeon in both general and orthopedic surgery sounded far more impressive than that of an associate director.

Would his parents, wife, and father-in-law also be thrilled when that day came?

He felt a surge of excitement, yet his thoughts were complex.

The future was promising, but it demanded immense sacrifice from him. He would have to spend even more time in the dream space. Without diligent study and relentless practice, he could never achieve a solid grasp of the techniques.

He wasn't even sure if he could withstand the loneliness and hardship in the future. These were skills that couldn't be honed in just one or two sessions.

And if he truly mastered everything, his future workload would undoubtedly increase.

At the very least, the number of surgeries he would have to perform would increase substantially, which was another factor to consider.