The thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgery involves replacing a patient's thoracoabdominal aorta with an artificial graft to treat extensive aneurysms or aortic dissection.

This surgery is extremely complex, with the surgical incision on the patient potentially extending up to a meter.

The thoracoabdominal aorta branches to be replaced during surgery include many, such as the intercostal arteries supplying the spinal cord, bilateral renal arteries, celiac trunk, superior and inferior mesenteric arteries, and bilateral common iliac arteries.

The entire surgery can take over ten hours, with thrombosis dislodgement easily occurring during the operation, leading to accidental situations like cerebral infarction, and postoperative complications such as pulmonary infection and renal function impairment are also common!

In short, it's an indisputably major surgery, demanding extraordinarily high proficiency from the chief surgeon.

Cheng Xingguang looked at Lin Jie and slowly said, "In the past decade, hypertension patients have been increasing, making this thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgery more common. Finding two or three such patients in the hospital is not much trouble!"

"Dr. Lin, you see..."

Lin Jie understood his concern and confidently said, "Dean Cheng, I'm not exaggerating. This thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgery, for me, is just at the difficulty level of a routine surgery."

"Hm, just this schedule..."

He calculated while muttering to himself, "This Saturday, I have other arrangements with Professor Chen. Sunday, I have a free clinic activity with students in the community. I also have a class on Monday..."

Lin Jie finally decided, "Well, Dean Cheng, you can schedule the surgery for next Tuesday or Wednesday!"

He turned his gaze to Xia Kaige and said, "This will also be my first public surgery, with no restrictions on observers, and live broadcasting is also possible."

"So that no one will continually look at me with suspicion in the future."

Seeing Lin Jie's calm demeanor, Xia Kaige was somewhat disapproving and, despite his satirical tone leading to some anger, said, "Dr. Lin, even for me, a surgery of this difficulty requires full effort and meticulous preparation."

"You must take it seriously! You..."

He deliberated for a moment and warned, "As surgeons, we must be realistic, capable or not, we must not gamble and take patients' lives lightly!"

This admonition made Lin Jie think slightly better of Xia Kaige.

Though this person is proud, he is also a conscientious and responsible doctor.

Lin Jie chuckled, "Dr. Xia, there's an old saying: 'Whether it's a mule or a horse, you'll know by taking it out for a walk.'

"But anything I say is pointless. When it comes to it, whether I have the ability or not, many people have sharp eyes and will easily see it."

Checking the time, Lin Jie started to dismiss them, "Let's settle it then! My dinner should almost be here. I still need to mentor students later."

He made a gesture for them to leave, saying, "Everyone, please!"

Seeing this, Xia Kaige huffed coldly, practically storming off in anger!

Cheng Xingguang and Chen Shi exchanged a glance, shook their heads, laughed softly, and walked slowly out of the office.

Watching Xia Kaige's figure disappear at the corridor corner, Cheng Xingguang said with a hint of worry, "Old Chen, this thoracoabdominal aortic replacement surgery is much more complicated than heart transplantation!"

Chen Shi looked behind at the closed office wooden door and said, "Dean Cheng, Lin Jie said this surgery for him is just routine surgery difficulty; you must believe it."

"Think about the surgeries he's done, An Weize's brain tumor, the liver damage repair of that recuperating soldier, which of them wasn't world-class in difficulty?"

"In comparison, the difficulty of this surgery is really nothing."

Cheng Xingguang nodded, "You do have a point. But ultimately, not having witnessed Lin Jie's full prowess personally leaves some unease in my heart."

Chen Shi chuckled and smiled, "In the past, Lin Jie had to perform surgeries stealthily; how could others possibly see."

"Dean Cheng, those two patients and their conditions are genuine, aren't they? Even if we wanted to praise Lin Jie, we don't have such grand capabilities!"

"How foolish would someone have to be to impersonate a surgical expert as a mediocre doctor? It's too easy to be exposed."

Cheng Xingguang chuckled, pointing at Chen Shi's nose, "You old guy, are you indirectly calling me foolish? If I didn't believe in Lin Jie, why would I go against everyone's opinion and hire him as a special consultant for the hospital?"

"What I'm worried about is this inter-departmental complexity!"

"Letting you, a general surgery expert, perform dental surgery might not be better than a resident doctor!"

"Geniuses do things we're incapable of understanding!"

Chen Shi sighed, "Even for the so-called crown jewel of medicine, neurosurgery, Lin Jie excels, and other departments' surgeries are child's play for him. That liver damage repair surgery is indeed the proof!"

Cheng Xingguang nodded in agreement, "A generalist skilled in everything, it's truly..."

He didn't know how to express his feelings at this moment, and after a pause, he said, "Lin Jie is already renowned, and Dr. Xia is also nationally famous; this time, it's such a grand competition."

"The anticipated result will naturally attract many spectators."

"Do you think Lin Jie will feel any pressure..."

Chen Shi snorted dismissively and said, "Pressure on him? He would feel no pressure!"

"He's just a freak."

"Dean Cheng, once you see him step into the operating room and pick up the scalpel, you'll understand that Lin Jie is a born surgical genius..."

After talking to the ten students one by one, Lin Jie finally left the office building and took a car home. It was already past midnight.

Feeling exhausted, he quickly washed up and went to bed to rest...

Just after seven the next morning, Lin Jie was awakened by the incessant ringing of the phone.

He picked up the phone to see it was a call from Chen Qiuhua.

Lin Jie answered and, in an annoyed tone, said, "Dr. Chen, disturbing someone's sweet dreams is really not right. If you have something to say, hurry up and say it!"

"Wow, quite the morning temper! Sorry about that!"

Chen Qiuhua gave a perfunctory apology, somewhat excitedly asking, "The top military surgeon clashes with a medical genius! Lin Jie, are you really going to compete with Dr. Xia Kaige in a thoracoabdominal aorta replacement surgery?"

He couldn't help but add, "Also, your medical license issue, is that resolved?"

"With the help of some big shot, the license issue is settled!"

Lin Jie flaunted, then questioned curiously, "The competition was just confirmed yesterday evening. How do you know about it so quickly? Who told you?"

"So it's true! Woah..."

Chen Qiuhua yelped and urgently said, "Lin Jie, Lin Jie, choose me as your surgical assistant!"

"I'm the deputy director of cardiothoracic surgery at Tongren Hospital. Though I don't have the capability to lead such a surgery, I've studied a lot privately and I'm definitely a qualified assistant!"

"Dr. Xia Kaige is a big shot in cardiothoracic surgery!"

"Nationally, he's ranked alongside Hu Yitong among the top heart specialists. Skill-wise, he's surpassed Hu Yitong by more than just a bit. Being called the number one in cardio-thoracic surgery wouldn't be an exaggeration."

"He's my idol and target to surpass. Lin Jie, you must choose me as your assistant."

Lin Jie chuckled and shouted, "Chen Qiuhua, whose side are you really on?"

"Besides, the University Affiliated Hospital has a slew of renowned doctors, and there are plenty of assistants I can choose from. Why pick you, a guy from Tongren Hospital, as my assistant?"

"Hey, did you forget?"

Chen Qiuhua shouted over the phone, "You and I, we're on the same side."

"When Anlin Hospital officially operates, I'll be a doctor there. This learning opportunity should be given to one of your own, right?"

Only then did Lin Jie remember that this was indeed the case.

"That's a somewhat reasonable explanation, but having my surgical assistant idolize my competitor makes me pretty uncomfortable!"

Chen Qiuhua chuckled a few times and said, "Isn't it because you're always under the radar, with your skills unknown to outsiders!"

"Lin Jie, I can assure you, if your performance is spectacular in this surgery, I'll immediately make you my life idol, discarding Dr. Xia Kaige into the East Sea."

Lin Jie snorted coldly and said slowly, "This matter, I need to seriously consider it. Hey, you still haven't told me, how did you find out about this?"

Chen Qiuhua puzzledly said, "Lin Jie, haven't you heard?"

"This news is already all over the doctors' groups and WeChat groups in Binhai."

"You are a big name in the Binhai medical field, and Dr. Xia Kaige has always been highly acclaimed and renowned, known as the top military surgeon. The skill showdown between you two is like a massive event in the Binhai medical field!"

"Oh, I almost forgot to congratulate you on becoming a specially appointed expert at Binhai University Affiliated Hospital!"

He sighed and added, "Your medical career is just beginning, and you've already reached a height I might never attain even after a lifetime's effort. Truly, comparing oneself to others can drive one mad!"

Lin Jie smiled smugly and said proudly, "Actually, you're doing pretty well, too. Wisely choosing to join Anlin Hospital means you can follow my path forward and witness just how far I can go!"

"You really are something... Start gasping as soon as you're complimented."

Chen Qiuhua was a bit speechless, quipped at Lin Jie, then suddenly turned serious, saying, "Lin Jie, honestly, I really want to be your surgical assistant."

"This is a very rare learning opportunity for me."

"Hmm, I'll seriously consider it and get back to you by Monday at the latest!" Lin Jie formally replied.

After hanging up, Lin Jie realized there were quite a few unread messages on his phone!

He checked them one by one, most of them congratulating him on becoming a specially appointed expert at the Affiliated Hospital!

After reading the messages, Lin Jie replied briefly, then threw his phone aside and closed his eyes to relax!

Tomorrow is Wang Jinglan's surgery, and today he needs to replenish his energy and make full preparations!

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