Watching the two resident doctors nodding obediently, Zhao Heng couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Just two months ago, he didn't even have the qualification to be reprimanded as a resident doctor.

However, at this moment, the two resident doctors, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang, looked at Zhao Heng with eyes full of envy. But envy was all they could manage because surgical skill can't be faked. If they had the same level of skill, Liu Ziang would treat them just as well.

"Senior, let's begin."

Zhao Heng stood in front of the operating table, holding his breath and concentrating, as he said to Liu Ziang.

Every time he stood at the operating table like this, ready to begin surgery, Zhao Heng always felt a profound sense of mission.

This feeling was also the reason he loved being a doctor.

"Hmm, let's start by isolating the optic nerve."

Liu Ziang nodded and said.

Zhao Heng looked down carefully. The optic nerve, which should have been exposed, was now covered by a grayish-white tumor mass, making it impossible to discern its exact location.

This was why Liu Ziang needed Zhao Heng's help with the surgery. In such situations, unless one had absolute confidence in their skills, it would be impossible to perform the isolation. A slight mistake in positioning or force could sever the optic nerve, leaving the patient completely blind.

Any surgery involving nerves is extremely difficult, especially around the orbital area where nerves are incredibly dense. Even without tumor coverage, only a seasoned neurosurgeon with years of experience would dare to operate.

After all, any nerve damage would lead to very serious consequences.

The two resident doctors observing, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang, saw that the orbit was entirely covered by the grayish-white tumor mass, making it impossible to locate the optic nerve. They thought that Director Liu must have fully considered their capabilities, which is why they were only observing.

Director Liu really takes their concerns into account. What a good mentor!

However, resident doctors Xiao Zhao and Xiao Wang were slightly resentful towards Zhao Heng, thinking, isn't he just an anesthetist? How did he end up performing the role of the lead surgeon?!

But as Zhao Heng began the procedure, the eyes of both resident doctors went wide.

If you have such skills, why be an anesthetist?

This was the strongest thought in the minds of the two resident doctors at that moment.

If they had Zhao Heng's skills, not to mention the full extent, even having half of his capability wouldn't have left them as mere resident doctors.

"How is it? Did you learn something?"

In the midst of the tense operation, while waiting for the cotton pads to be swapped, Liu Ziang didn't forget to ask the two resident doctors.

"Yes, we learned, truly learned."

Resident doctor Xiao Wang nodded enthusiastically like a chick pecking at rice.

The other resident doctor, Xiao Zhang, also had a look of realization.

After all, a surgery this complicated and performed by two individuals at such a high skill level working in harmony is a rare sight.

"Junior, I find that when I'm performing surgery with you, my temper improves significantly. Do you feel the same way?"

In a brief break, Liu Ziang asked Zhao Heng.

"That's not something you need to ask me..."

Zhao Heng had never really thought Liu Ziang had a bad temper.

Whereas the two resident doctors felt that Liu Ziang's words resonated with them deeply.

"Alright, the most difficult part comes next, junior, stay sharp."

After a short rest, the crucial part came, which involved meticulously dissecting the tumor from the brain tissue. There could be no residue, or it would certainly recur later. Simultaneously, they couldn't damage the brain tissue or the surrounding nerves.

In essence, each subsequent step felt like navigating a minefield, as the tumor's infiltration and coverage rendered it impossible for the lead surgeon to distinguish nerves and brain tissue by sight. In this situation, the only recourse was the lead surgeon's formidable three-dimensional anatomical memory and extensive experience.

That is, before surgery, the lead surgeon must memorize every detail of the patient's brain structure, navigating it like a map during surgery without harming the brain tissue and nerves.

Doctors with such spatial memory abilities are extremely rare, yet both Zhao Heng and Liu Ziang possess this talent.

Thus, before the surgery, both had conducted detailed brain scans and 3D modeling of the patient, embedding these structures deep in their minds.

"Hmm."

Zhao Heng nodded. Even though he had somewhat "inherited" Liu Ziang's advanced surgical skills, the current operation, even for Liu Ziang, required 100% effort to complete.

Following this, the divine maneuvers of Zhao Heng and Liu Ziang left the two resident doctors, Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang, utterly astounded.

This...

Is this truly the level of precision and skill a human can achieve?!

Resident doctor Xiao Zhang was stunned. He had assisted many of Liu Ziang's surgeries before, yet none were like today, showcasing unmatched skill and precision.

Is this the true strength of Eastern Hospital's top surgeon?

Resident doctor Xiao Zhang marveled in his heart.

However, for resident doctor Xiao Wang, his focus was more on Zhao Heng, who worked in seamless harmony with Liu Ziang.

It's understandable that Liu Ziang's skills are extraordinarily strong, but Zhao Heng, a younger doctor and only an anesthetist, possessing skills on par with Liu Ziang, exceeded all expectations for an anesthetist!

An hour later, with the perfect collaboration between Zhao Heng and Liu Ziang, the exceptionally challenging tumor dissection was finally completed.

With the surgery complete, both Zhao Heng and Liu Ziang breathed a sigh of relief.

"Junior, not bad, you're now at about 90% of my level."

Liu Ziang remarked jokingly.

But perhaps he was serious?

Zhao Heng's skills in neurosurgery were indeed about 90% of Liu Ziang's.

The remaining 10% required time, practice, and experience to master.

Like a secret martial art manual, the final level always proves the hardest to attain.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng merely smiled without agreeing or disagreeing.

But the look of envy from the two resident doctors was unmistakable.

For them, even possessing half of Liu the Great's skills would allow them to lead surgeries.

Having only half, yet for a genius, it could be the entirety for ordinary people.

The gap between genius and ordinary people is far greater than most would imagine.

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