After changing into their scrubs, Qin Donglai and Wu Ting immediately started the second operation. The two surgeries were scheduled back-to-back.
This patient was a man in his forties. His condition was similar to the last one—a fairly routine case of acute appendicitis.
This was, of course, by Qin Donglai's design.
The patient was also undergoing a traditional appendectomy. Of course, many patients nowadays opt for a laparoscopic appendectomy. Compared to the traditional open surgery, it has a shorter operating time, is less invasive, and leaves no obvious incision afterward, making it the choice for most people.
However, this man wasn't concerned about scarring. Besides, the traditional surgery was significantly cheaper.
The consumables for laparoscopic surgery are expensive and not covered by medical insurance. The consumables used at the City Hospital were of better quality than those at county-level hospitals, bringing the cost of one procedure to 13,000 yuan.
