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The latter remained silent for three or four seconds, then replied calmly, "Let's discuss any surgical ideas at the pre-operative seminar."

"But if you, Dr. Sasaki, were to do it, wouldn't the risks be minimized and the procedure be easier to pass?"

"Dr. Sagara..."

Sasaki Ichiru's eyes showed considerable helplessness.

He still looked troubled when faced with Dr. Sagara's request.

It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but his surgery schedule was indeed packed, including some VIP surgeries who were given priority.

"But entrusting this patient to you, Dr. Sasaki, is the best option. You are the most skilled person in our cardiac surgery department besides the head of the biological department."

Dr. Sagara looked on with admiration, and in order to get Sasaki Ichiru to help, he decided to use everything he could, both in terms of his abilities and words.

Even so, it wasn't like Sasaki would just agree to it.

There are other things to consider as well.

"If Dr. Sasaki were to take over, the surgery could be performed next week. I think everything would go very smoothly. You are not only a star in our cardiac surgery department, but also the hope of our patients!"

"That's enough, Dr. Sagara, please stop talking, I'm getting goosebumps!"

Sasaki looked at Dr. Sagara with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

He truly admired the other person for being able to say such things; such praise did indeed sound very good.

However, when Sasaki entered this place, he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

At the same time, Sasaki Ichiru also understood Sagara's feelings.

However, he also has many things to consider.

To put it bluntly, he handles half of the work in the cardiac surgery department. He's incredibly busy, and at the same time, he's directly responsible for most of the VIP patients.

For a private hospital, VIPs are very important, and this is also true in university hospitals.

Some people are just born to be ahead of others.

Even putting that aside, his surgery schedule is actually very full, and many people are waiting for him to operate.

"Can you let me think about it?"

Sasaki Ichijin did not give Sagara a direct answer, but said he would think about it.

Although he didn't agree on the spot, it gave Sagara hope.

It's always better to consider than to reject outright.

"Dr. Sasaki, please think about this carefully."

"Okay, I'll give you an answer as soon as possible."

Sasaki Ichiru nodded.

After getting rid of Sagara, he sighed again.

Looking at the patient's medical records left by Sagara, Sasaki Ichiraku gradually fell into thought.

Meanwhile, Aki Tomoya also approached Sagara and asked, "Dr. Sagara, are you not confident?"

It seems that Sagara thought his suggestion was feasible, and the three surgeries were to be performed together.

However, he did not intend to perform the surgery himself, but instead wanted Sasaki, who had the best skills, to take the lead.

"Isn't it about reducing risk?"

Dr. Sagara replied calmly.

Simply put, he just wanted to cure that one-year-old girl, so it was most appropriate to entrust the surgery to Sasaki Ichiru.

To minimize risks, all three surgeries are performed at once, avoiding the burden of multiple surgeries.

However, it's not so easy to arrange things once Sasaki goes there.

The surgeries were fully booked, and it wasn't just Sasaki Ichiru who was like this; everyone was in the same boat.

Doctors who are either the primary surgeons or assistants have their schedules almost always fully booked.

If Sasaki really can't get away from that situation, Sagara is prepared to take over himself, and will try to have the surgery done next week.

The sooner the surgery is performed, the better it is for the patient.

"If I'm the one performing the surgery, you'll be my assistant, right?"

Just then, Dr. Sagara made a joke.

Aki Tomoya then said something that shocked him: "I really hope that Dr. Sasaki can be the surgeon, and then I can be his assistant."

"Are you really that honest?!"

Dr. Sagara rolled his eyes and then chuckled.

Mitral valve appendage mitral valve malformation and anterior mitral leaflet dehiscence and ventricular septal defect...

This one-year-old girl was placed under close observation by Dr. Sagara, who planned to perform surgery as soon as possible.

He was very keen on the surgical plan, which included ventricular septal defect repair, mitral valve flap resection, and mitral and tricuspid valve repair, all three surgeries to be performed at once.

Try to minimize the burden caused by surgery.

Furthermore, if Sasaki Ichinori could take over, the surgery could be scheduled more quickly, which is one of the reasons why Dr. Sagara sought Sasaki Ichinori's help.

"However, I will talk to Dr. Sasaki about your desire to go into the operating room when I have the chance, but don't get your hopes up too high."

"Thank you, I'm already very grateful that you could help me try."

Aki Tomoya didn't have high hopes, but it was already quite good that Dr. Sagara was helping him.

Besides, he wasn't in a hurry; he just had this thought.

If I could get into the operating room, even as a back assistant would be fine.

Even if there isn't an opportunity now, it doesn't mean there won't be one in the future. After all, he's only a resident physician in name only, but in fact, he's already undergoing specialized clinical training in cardiovascular medicine within the Department of Cardiac Surgery.

"Your rotation with me is almost over. It's been four months in the blink of an eye. It's really great to have a junior like you helping me out. What a pity..."

"Dr. Sagara, do you treat me like a tool?"

"A mere tool? That's a good way to put it, but honestly, having a trainee doctor who makes things easier is definitely a good thing!"

Chapter 443 is just a suggestion

On the second day at noon, Sasaki Ichijin gave Dr. Sagara a reply.

After thinking about it for a day, he decided to help Dr. Sagara with this favor.

"Having you in charge of the surgery makes me feel much more at ease!"

Sasaki's decision to take on the surgery put Sagara at ease, and he then discussed the specific plan and details of the operation with him.

"I will be the chief surgeon, Dr. Sagara will be the first assistant, Dr. Nakagawa will be the second assistant, and Dr. Mori will be the third assistant. As for the anesthesiology department, I will go find Dr. Ito."

Regarding the personnel arrangements, Sasaki Ichiru had almost completely decided on them in just a few words.

He had made all the arrangements for the doctors, including the anesthesiologist, but at this moment, Dr. Sagara casually offered a suggestion.

"Let the trainee doctors learn in the observation room then. Come to think of it, it would be good to have one of the trainees as a fourth assistant!"

"..."

As soon as Dr. Sagara finished speaking, Sasaki was stunned.

He stared at Dr. Sagara for a long time, then asked in confusion, "Which one do you prefer?"

As if he had seen through Dr. Sagara completely, Sasaki asked directly.

Sagara smiled awkwardly, realizing how easily the other person had figured out his thoughts.

"It was Aki-kun who suggested doing all three surgeries at once."

Sagara mentioned Aki Tomoya.

This case is also related to Tomoya Aki.

He offered some feasible ideas.

Upon hearing this, Sasaki looked thoughtful.

He didn't say whether he agreed or not, but continued to discuss the surgery.

"We'll discuss the rest at tomorrow's surgical seminar."

The surgical plan has been decided, but it still needs to be presented at the surgical seminar for final confirmation. The parents of the child will then be informed.

Sagara did not mention the assistant again.

He had already brought up the matter, and the final decision rested with Sasaki Ichiru, so he couldn't say much more.

We've already tried our best; it all depends on what Sasaki Ichiru thinks.

After the surgical plan was roughly finalized, Sasaki Ichiryu decided to be the surgeon, and Dr. Sagara also told Aki Tomoya about it.

As for entering the operating room as a surgical assistant, he did not mention it to Aki Tomoya.

Sasaki didn't know if they would agree when he went there, so he told Aki Tomoya that it wouldn't make much sense.