"Why wasn't surgery performed on Sun Xinxin at the time?"

Zhao Heng asked Liu Ziang with some confusion.

"With a brain contusion and a brainstem aneurysm, performing surgery could mean she might not make it off the operating table."

Liu Ziang shook his head slightly as he spoke.

"Yes, after Sun Xinxin was injured, the organizing committee immediately sent her to the Mayo Clinic, but the doctors there said the surgical risk was too high, so no surgery was performed."

Liu Ziang continued speaking.

"Even the doctors at the Mayo Clinic said no?"

Hearing this, Zhao Heng felt a bit surprised.

"For the surgery itself, the doctors at the Mayo Clinic have confidence, but whether Sun Xinxin can wake up after the surgery is uncertain."

Liu Ziang explained.

The Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned private non-profit medical institution, and although called a "clinic," it's actually a comprehensive medical group, long ranked No. 1 among medical institutions in America.

To illustrate how impressive the Mayo Clinic is, there is a runway built in the small town where the Mayo Clinic is located, capable of accommodating giant aircraft like the Airbus A380-800.

The reason for constructing such a large runway in a small town is that many people, such as Middle Eastern crown princes and nobility, come to the Mayo Clinic aboard their private jets.

Many world politicians and business elites specifically choose to seek treatment at the Mayo Clinic.

"So, first we need to bring Sun Xinxin out of her coma before surgery can be done?"

With Liu Ziang saying this, Zhao Heng quickly caught on.

The key issue now isn't surgery; a brainstem aneurysm is extremely challenging, but there's always somewhere that can perform the surgery.

However, awakening someone who's been in a deep coma for three months is extraordinarily difficult, or even nearly impossible.

"Yes, in fact, with the Mayo Clinic's technology, they could perform the surgery. But after the operation, if the patient doesn't wake up, the surgery loses its meaning."

Liu Ziang spoke slowly.

Although the person is alive, the lack of consciousness and inability to wake up constitutes a classic vegetative state, a "living dead."

The purpose of surgery is to alleviate the patient's suffering and restore them to a healthy, normal life.

But without consciousness, these goals can't be discussed.

"So, we must first bring Sun Xinxin out of the coma?"

Zhao Heng pondered and said.

"Correct. Regarding stimulating consciousness, domestically and internationally, we're all just beginning. Additionally, for various reasons, Sun Xinxin was sent back not long after."

Gao Jun continued.

"Is she going to be admitted to our hospital?"

With this duo's exchange, Zhao Heng finally understood why both had such serious expressions.

Sun Xinxin won a gold medal in solo skiing at the last Winter Olympics, bringing glory to the nation.

She was already in the spotlight, and this injury happening abroad drew even more attention.

"This time, Old Huang will also return."

Gao Jun added.

In terms of brain function and consciousness recovery in the country, Old Huang is the pioneering figure. Even the techniques Zhao Heng now utilizes were learned from Old Huang.

"Hmm."

Zhao Heng nodded, feeling quite pleased to hear that Old Huang would return.

Currently, he had hit a bottleneck in anesthesiology, unable to gain further skills and experience from Eastern Hospital's anesthesiologists.

However, Zhao Heng was certain he could learn more from Old Huang.

This period had seen Zhao Heng in rapid growth, and now that growth seemed to slow down, he found it a bit hard to adjust.

"Junior, this time you carry a heavy responsibility."

Liu Ziang looked at Zhao Heng and said.

The complexity and high attention drawn by this patient's condition were unprecedented.

"In terms of purely performing surgery, I can confidently say our neurology doesn't lag behind the Mayo Clinic. But our research in brain function and consciousness recovery, even the Mayo side, is still in the early stages. So domestically, only Old Huang and you, junior, who've had substantial effects in this field."

Pausing, Liu Ziang remarked with some emotion.

"Yes, that's why it's been decided by Old Huang for you to manage the case. Sun Xinxin will be sent over tomorrow. Xiao Zhao, you have to start preparing now."

Following Liu Ziang, Gao Jun spoke with a serious face.

Hearing Liu Ziang and Gao Jun, Zhao Heng also felt the heavy responsibility in accepting Sun Xinxin this time.

"But junior, don't stress too much. Honestly, domestically there's not much expectation for this, given that even the Mayo Clinic was at a loss. So, just doing your duty is fine."

Seeing Zhao Heng's heavy expression, Liu Ziang added.

Since Sun Xinxin's injury, three months had passed. She was immediately sent to the Mayo Clinic by the organizing committee, without any delay.

Three months were enough for the Mayo Clinic to try all possible treatments, yet Sun Xinxin still didn't wake up, speaking volumes.

"Hmm, I understand."

Zhao Heng nodded.

"Then let's leave it at that. Junior, if neurology is needed, come to me. I have a surgery now, so I'll take my leave."

Seeing everything was discussed, Liu Ziang stood, greeted, and left.

After Liu Ziang left, Gao Jun remained silent for a moment before speaking to Zhao Heng, "Xiao Zhao, Director Liu was right. Don't be too pressured. After all, it's a patient even the Mayo Clinic couldn't help."

Gao Jun worried that Zhao Heng, being young, might be discouraged by this patient. Given Zhao Heng's past experiences, he seemed to handle anything effortlessly.

"Hmm... Teacher, just because the Mayo Clinic said no, doesn't mean it's a death sentence, right..."

Zhao Heng thought and said.

While the Mayo Clinic is indeed strong, research into brain function and consciousness recovery, or awakening, is at the cutting edge, with everyone just beginning.

We shouldn't conclude we're equally helpless because others failed, should we?

"That's right, but we must also prepare thoroughly and anticipate the worst."

Gao Jun spoke slowly.

The treatment of Sun Xinxin shouldn't be taken lightly due to its high attention and any slight mishap could lead to severe consequences.

"The hospital is fully supporting Sun Xinxin's admission. You can ask for any requirements."

Pausing, Gao Jun encouraged Zhao Heng.

"Alright, I understand, teacher."

Zhao Heng nodded.

If others couldn't treat it, does that necessarily mean we can't?!

At that moment, a fiery determination suddenly ignited in Zhao Heng's heart.

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