Xu Chen was a doctor.
In his spare time, he would pay attention to the latest developments in the medical field.
Today, while browsing the internet, he was drawn to a news article from the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University.
“Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed China’s First Da Vinci Surgical Robot-Assisted Total Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit!”
With intense curiosity.
Xu Chen read the news in detail.
Liu Bin (alias), a 65-year-old male patient, was diagnosed with bladder cancer.
He sought treatment at the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University.
After formulating a detailed surgical plan, the doctors decided to use the Da Vinci Surgical Robot to treat Liu Bin.
On the operating table.
Professor Chen Yu, the chief surgeon, first made four 1-centimeter incisions in Liu Bin's abdomen.
The Da Vinci robot's four robotic arms entered the abdominal cavity through these incisions.
Chen Yu did not stand at the patient's bedside but sat five meters away at the control console.
He resembled a driver, with his feet on the "clutch" pedals and his fingers on the control levers, manipulating the robot.
On the screen in front of Chen Yu.
The patient's internal tumors and other organs appeared in a 3D format, just like what one would see during an open surgery.
As his fingers moved slightly, the sophisticated robot arms responded obediently, skillfully navigating the abdominal cavity filled with tiny blood vessels and nerve tissues, precisely performing tumor excision, anastomosis, and other procedures.
Compared to human hands.
The Da Vinci Surgical Robot's robotic arms were thinner, offering unparalleled stability and precision, capable of performing various complex and delicate surgeries.
Furthermore, the robotic arms were longer, allowing for a wider range of motion, making it effortless to excise even tumors located in tricky positions.
Throughout the surgery.
The patient's blood loss was minimal.
And for the patient.
With the doctor's clearer vision and more precise surgical maneuvers, the treatment-related trauma was significantly reduced, minimizing blood loss during surgery, post-operative pain, and complications, as well as shortening the hospital stay.
As the surgery was successfully completed.
Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University accomplished China's first Da Vinci Surgical Robot-Assisted Total Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit!
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After reading this news article.
Xu Chen couldn't help but express his admiration.
He was a surgeon at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical School of Zhejiang University, and he had some knowledge of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot.
It was currently the most advanced minimally invasive surgical system worldwide.
Taking the traditional pancreatic tumor resection surgery as an example.
In conventional surgery.
Doctors would need to open the abdominal cavity, reach the tumor site, and accurately excise the tumor.
Moreover, they had to carefully observe whether the tumor had spread to lymph nodes and thoroughly examine every nook and cranny of the surrounding area to remove any hidden tumors.
It sounded simple.
But because the pancreas was hidden behind the peritoneum, surrounded by the stomach, duodenum, spleen, liver, aorta, and inferior vena cava, finding it required deep penetration into the abdominal cavity, presenting a significant challenge.
If relying solely on the naked eye for these tasks, not only would it require the doctor to be meticulous and skillful but also demand considerable effort.
For patients, it would leave at least a 30-centimeter scar, resulting in excessive bleeding, severe pain, and serious impairment of heart and lung function.
However, utilizing the Da Vinci Surgical Robot allows for the use of its flexible robotic arms to conduct a thorough sweep around the tumor.
Since it's minimally invasive surgery.
Patients can typically recover and be discharged within two or three days.
To put it simply.
Doctors with the assistance of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot are truly like "adding wings to a tiger"!
Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University was already renowned for his exceptional surgical skills.
With the Da Vinci Surgical Robot as an aid, he was truly "adding wings to a tiger"!
It was no surprise that Professor Chen Yu could successfully perform this highly challenging urological surgery, the total cystectomy and ileal conduit.
As far as Xu Chen knew.
His own hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Medical School of Zhejiang University, was in talks to bring in a Da Vinci Surgical Robot.
Unless something unforeseen occurred.
Next month, the hospital would possess Zhejiang Province's first Da Vinci Surgical Robot!
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Next.
Xu Chen continued browsing the news.
The news headline was: “Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed the World’s First Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pancreaticoduodenectomy Combined with Low Anterior Resection of Rectal Cancer!”
Yang Ling (alias), a 40-year-old male patient, was diagnosed with rectal cancer.
After seeking treatment at the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University.
A full abdominal CT scan revealed that the patient had dilation of the pancreatic and bile ducts, with the obstruction located in the ampulla of Vater.
A subsequent gastroduodenoscopy revealed a lesion in the ampulla of Vater, and pathological examination confirmed it to be "moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the ampulla of Vater."
Cancer of the ampulla of Vater has a low incidence rate, accounting for 1% of gastrointestinal tumors, and its combination with rectal cancer is extremely rare worldwide.
Facing this challenging situation.
Professor Chen Yu, the chief surgeon, spent six hours performing the world's first "robot-assisted laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy combined with anterior resection of rectal cancer," a highly challenging combined organ resection surgery.
The patient quickly regained consciousness after surgery, with stable vital signs, and was safely transferred back to a regular ward.
On the first day after surgery, the patient could already walk.
Seeing this news article.
Xu Chen expressed his profound admiration.
In the future, when encountering patients with the same condition.
The optimal surgical approach would be "pancreaticoduodenectomy + radical resection of rectal cancer."
However, traditional open surgery is highly invasive, with an incision extending from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis, approximately 30-40 centimeters, resulting in a large surgical wound, excessive bleeding, a high post-operative complication rate, and slow recovery.
Laparoscopic surgery poses challenges with pancreatic-intestinal anastomosis, cholecystoenterostomy, it's time-consuming, and prone to complications such as anastomotic leak.
Professor Chen Yu, utilizing the Da Vinci Surgical Robot, made only 4-6 centimeter incisions, enabling rapid patient recovery, showcasing his exceptional surgical skills.
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Next.
Xu Chen watched other medical news.
“The First Case in the Province! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplant Surgery!”
“The First Case in the Province! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery for Choledochal Cyst Resection!”
“The First Case in the Province! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Left Thoracic Small Incision Total Arterialization Multi-Branch Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery!”
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“The First Case in China! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Radical Resection of Megacolon!”
“The First Case in China! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Single-Port Adrenal Tumor Resection!”
“The First Case in China! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Segment VI Hepatic Resection Combined with Cholecystectomy!”
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“The First Case in the World! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Robot-Assisted Living Donor Small Intestinal Transplant!”
“The First Case in the World! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Robotic Artificial Vessel Bypass Reconstruction Surgery!”
“The First Case in the World! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Transarticular Screw Fixation Surgery for the Atlantoaxial Joint!”
“The First Case in the World! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Da Vinci Robot-Assisted Single-Incision First Rib Resection Surgery!”
“The First Case in the World! Professor Chen Yu of the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University Successfully Completed a Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Thoracolumbar Spine Surgery Based on Real-time 3D Imaging!”
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Upon seeing this series of surgical news articles.
Xu Chen couldn't help but smile.
All these groundbreaking surgeries, whether the first in China or the world, were performed by Professor Chen Yu.
Based on these surgeries.
Professor Chen Yu was a true surgical all-rounder.
He excelled in all surgical fields, including general surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, cardiac surgery, urology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
With the assistance of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot.
Professor Chen Yu performed one complex surgical procedure after another, his skills reaching the pinnacle of perfection, achieving a state of mastery.
In turn, the First Affiliated Hospital of Gusu University gained widespread recognition in the medical community.
If.
The Da Vinci Surgical Robot were an exquisite sword.
Then Professor Chen Yu would be a peerless swordsman, able to maximize the sword's power!
In time.
Professor Chen Yu would surely become a leading figure in Chinese medicine, making a significant contribution to the country's medical field.