Chapter 12 — After I Resigned, The Whole Hospital Was Paralyzed

One simple sentence. But more than enough praise. That surgery became the first shot of the Precision Micro-Invasive Surgery Center. At the same time, it also laid the foundation for my position in the hospital. No one doubts anymore. No one questioned anymore. Everyone understands. That position was created entirely by strength. The months and days that followed. Our center became the busiest in the hospital. It is also the place that attracts the most attention. Da Vinci robot continuously appears in difficult major surgeries. Radical surgery for liver cancer. Radical surgery for esophageal cancer. Complete bladder resection by robot. One shift after another. Each success means a patient is pulled back from the brink of death. The center's reputation is spreading far and wide. Not just in the province. But also beyond the region. Many hospitals began sending doctors to study and visit. I came from a doctor who was once oppressed. Become a teacher that countless young doctors admire. My team is also growing at an incredible rate. Tieu Vuong can now perform moderate robotic cases himself. Other members also became leading experts in their fields. The original little center. Gradually like a giant engine operating at full capacity. Not only does it pull the entire Department of Surgery forward. But it also elevates the entire hospital. One afternoon. I am sitting in the office. Plan your next research direction. Tan Tranh pushed the door and walked in. In her hand is a file.

"You see."

"The documents have just been sent down from the Department of Health."

I take it. And immediately stunned. The eye-catching headline: Announcement of the establishment of the Provincial Micro-Invasive Surgical Technical Training Facility. Unit in charge: Precision Micro-Invasive Surgery Center - Central Hospital. Person in charge: I raised my head to look at Tan Tranh.

"What does this mean?"

Tan Tranh burst out laughing. Eyes full of meaning.

"The meaning is very simple."

"From today."

"You're not just Director Chen of Central Hospital anymore."

"She is also the general robotic surgery trainer of the entire province."

"Your job will be to train a team of doctors capable of operating the Da Vinci robot."

"Not a few people."

"But it's an entire generation."

I was speechless. As for Tan Tranh, he crossed his arms across his chest. The corners of the lips curl up.

"Teacher Tran."

"Is there a lot of pressure?"

I looked at the decision in my hand. Look again at the sunset covering the city outside the glass window. The corners of the lips slightly raised. If before I just wanted to become a good doctor. So now. I want to train hundreds of better doctors. Because saving someone is a responsibility. But training a generation of life-savers. Newness is the greatest value of a doctor. And that journey... It's just begun.

"Instructor."

Every time I hear this call, I can't help but laugh. But I understand very clearly the meaning behind those three words. It is no longer simply a title. It's a responsibility. A responsibility that goes far beyond the scope of a hospital. From now on. What I have to shoulder is not only the development of the Center for Precision Micro-Invasive Surgery. But also the progress of the entire surgical system in the region. And I was accept that responsibility. After the provincial training facility was established. Our center is busier than ever. The best surgeons from all over the province are continuously sent to study. They became my "students". Among them. Many people are older than me. Seniority is higher than me. They were even famous experts in the industry. When I first arrived. Their eyes all carried some suspicion. Some people are not convinced. Some people are curious. There are also people who think my reputation is overblown. But very fast. After observing the surgeries firsthand. After experiencing the center's rigorous training process. All doubts disappeared. Instead there is respect. And admire. I don't keep anything for myself. All experience accumulated over many years. I have completely conveyed everything. From how to operate the Da Vinci robot. Go to techniques for treating different types of diseases. From responding to incidents in the operating room. Until building coordination between team members. I always tell them the same thing.

"Robots are just tools."

"What determines the success or failure of surgery..."

"Always a doctor."

"It's a clear head."

"A pair of hands steady enough."

"And absolute respect for human life."

Those days. But extremely meaningful. Work almost fills my entire life. Until one day. I received a call that hadn't appeared in a long time. The person calling is my teacher. Academician Truong Kinh Nghieu. Just picked up the phone. I heard a familiar loud laugh.