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Regardless of whether or not someone is introduced by others, Liu Banxia treats every patient with utmost seriousness. Moreover, Wu Shaoming's is an old injury, more severe than Tang Feifei's, and the recovery is even more arduous.

Liu Banxia's skillful kneading truly brought Wu Shaoming pain beyond measure. However, he could only endure it; such bone-setting techniques do not involve anesthesia. The pressure has to be adjusted according to the patient's feedback, otherwise it could lead to further injury.

Ding! Consultation completed

Experience points gained: 200, Bone-setting skill proficiency 200 points, Glory Points +1

This task was rated as Flawless, earning 200 experience points, 200 bone-setting skill proficiency points, and 2 Glory Points +1 point

After fixing Wu Shaoming's shoulder, the system provided a reward notification.

"These next few days are for recovery. We'll make a sling for your arm later to avoid putting stress on your shoulder," Liu Banxia said.

"The actual situation is more severe than I anticipated; it will take at least a week or more. It also depends on how well you recover in the next few days."

"Thank you, Dr. Liu. It seems like my entire shoulder feels significantly lighter after enduring the earlier pain," Wu Shaoming said.

"That's an illusion because it doesn't hurt as much now. In a few hours, you'll still feel some soreness. If the pain becomes unbearable, apply some heat," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Stay here with peace of mind. I can't guarantee complete confidentiality, but the medical staff on our floor have sufficient experience dealing with VIP patients, so you shouldn't worry too much."

"Thank you, Dr. Liu. I should have come earlier," Wu Shaoming said.

"It's all the same, whether sooner or later, the key is still up to you," Liu Banxia said.

"The recovery period is long, and during such a long period, you'll definitely be filming again. Try your best not to injure your shoulder. Alright, take care now. We're leaving."

Wu Shaoming nodded and personally escorted Liu Banxia to the door.

Now, he actually felt his shoulder was much more relaxed; it used to feel all crumpled. The pain wasn't much of an issue; he was genuinely afraid his shoulder would become useless in the future.

"Oh... the more I see, the more I want to learn," Xu Yino sighed as she walked back.

"There are so many things you would like to learn; you have to prioritize them," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Today is the director's surgery day. Why didn't you go into the operating room to observe? You can't relax your standards on yourself; a little slack today means major slack tomorrow."

"Su Wenhao and Li Hao went in, so not too many people should go in at once. We'll take turns," Xu Yino said.

"Teacher Liu, do you think our place will become the go-to hospital for celebrities to treat their illnesses in the future? Wow, so many autographs by then," Xu Yino said.

"What are you thinking? You really want me to become a massage parlor technician in the future?" Liu Banxia retorted.

"You can be treated elsewhere too; the key is whether he has enough self-discipline. If he frequently gets injured otherwise, it won't end well for him."

"It's often like this; treating and maintaining health is an inseparable continuous process. Our patients still need to recuperate at home after discharge," Liu Banxia said.

Xu Yino nodded. Having followed Liu Banxia for so long, she naturally understood his habits. Whenever he treats a patient, he always mentions the related follow-up care information.

It's essentially to reinforce the patient's impression; otherwise, they might joyfully overlook the precautions once their condition starts improving.

"Director Liu, the equipment just arrived and is being installed in the operating room. When will you start the first case?" Qi Wentai said as they returned to the hall.

"Oh, it arrived? That was quick," Liu Banxia asked hurriedly.

Qi Wentai nodded, "Yes, but I'm not very familiar with the equipment. Once it's calibrated, you should inspect it."

"Alright, leave it to me. I'll go take a look now," Liu Banxia said.

This equipment has been deeply anticipated by him; without it, surgeries cannot proceed even if patients meet the criteria.

Additionally, the equipment allows for more intuitive operations and provides higher data support for his usual training.

Xu Yino glanced at the hall and then joined Liu Banxia, jogging towards the operating room.

She's also deeply invested; she's been keen on learning these surgical techniques. She has set a goal for herself to familiarize herself with these two surgical techniques in the next two years.

The patient who underwent TEM had very positive post-operative outcomes. Not only physically but also mentally. It seems reducing surgical invasiveness greatly impacts the patient's mood.

"Boy oh boy, Teacher Liu, you can really showcase your skills in the future. When are we starting to look for patients?" Xu Yino asked.

"Still need to wait a bit longer. I need to get more familiar with this equipment." Liu Banxia said.

"Before, I could only imagine it, but now that I can actually get hands-on, I need to carefully feel the operational process. Strive to form muscle memory for future surgeries to make them more convenient."

"Teacher Liu, sometimes you're too strict with yourself, so what should we do? We can't keep up, and we're worried every day."

"I've told you, don't set such high goals for yourself, take it one step at a time." Liu Banxia said.

"How has the performance of the interns and resident doctors been during this period? Is there anyone particularly outstanding? I wanted to test them directly but worried it might put too much pressure on them."

"I feel like they're all about the same level, but maybe I just don't have the eye to see it." Xu Yino said.

"Teacher Liu, how can we measure what they're particularly good at? You've said before that doing surgery isn't just about speed."

"Silly, like in consultations, you need to pay attention to the process, right? Debridement? That's even more interesting. Whoever cleans effectively is the one who's good, even if they're a bit slower, it's okay."

"Because the ultimate goal for patients coming here is to receive the corresponding medical service. Trauma patients need to see if your debridement is thorough. What's the use of being fast?"

"Luckily, no one is using this teaching operating room today. Otherwise we'd have to wait, haha. New equipment looks great, everyone has really worked hard."

"We're almost done with the installation. We'll do some adjustments later, and after you sterilize, you can use it. If there are any issues, feel free to contact us," said the engineer in charge of the installation.

Liu Banxia nodded, "Hasn't the sales of NOSES systems been quite high these two years?"

"Yes, indeed. Most large-scale tertiary hospitals will be adding one or two units," the engineer said.

"The current equipment and accessories are much more convenient than before. Our factory also considers wider applicability during research and development, to provide greater convenience."

"That's good. Equipment is becoming more advanced and allows us to save a lot of time during surgeries," Liu Banxia said.

He did not continue to disturb the engineers, letting them continue their installation and adjustments.

After everything was done, Liu Banxia operated the equipment a bit. Based on his current experience, he was quite satisfied.

"Speaking of which, NOSES surgery is essentially two sets of operating systems. At least we still have the chance to use the laparoscope," Xu Yino said.

"That's not bad; it requires laparoscopic cooperation," Liu Banxia said.

"But you all are quite proficient in using the laparoscope, right? Currently, the probability of people choosing laparoscopic surgery is quite high."

"After all, it reduces more harm and is a relatively mature technology in recent years, with a high acceptance rate among patients. However, this system not only selects patients, but patients also select them."

"Some female patients are easier to recommend, while some male patients are less enthusiastic. After all, it costs more money, and everyone needs to spend their money wisely."

"Teacher Liu, they say there might be an adjustment in surgical fees soon?" Xu Yino asked.

"That's hard to say, but many patients care more about money than beauty. In the future, when seeking patients, try to consider this aspect too."

"We can't add extra burden or regret for the patient. Even if the surgery is successful, the patient might still regret it. Whether choosing NOSES or a simple laparoscopic surgery, they'll always wonder if they made the right choice."

Xu Yino nodded and quietly smiled.

Fortunately, Liu Banxia mentioned it in time, as she had been thinking of promoting it soon to see who would become the first lucky patient.

But the reason Liu Banxia mentioned is also very important; cost is an inseparable factor in treatment. Not every family can easily afford huge medical expenses, so comprehensive consideration is necessary during diagnosis and treatment.

Patients knowing about new surgical methods but unable to bear the additional costs creates distress for them. A bad mood might even affect the prognosis.

This counts as learning another trick, which is truly considering for the patient.

Thinking of this, she recalled how Liu Banxia would somewhat "tailor" his consultations, which she found very good, helping many patients avoid unnecessary expenses.

Some are just obsessed with expensive imported drugs, when actually some domestic drugs, although somewhat lacking in efficacy, are significantly cheaper.

The cost of surgical consumables is another huge expenditure. Of course, the more used, the more expensive it is, the higher the profit for the entire surgery.

"What are you thinking?" Liu Banxia asked after fiddling a bit.

"Nothing much, just looking at the equipment and finding it quite interesting," Xu Yino quickly said.

"Then play with it for a while, and then stay here to help sterilize the operating room," Liu Banxia said.

"Thank you, Teacher Liu," Xu Yino shouted happily.

Even though work is involved, getting an extra opportunity for close interaction is quite rewarding.