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- Episode 16 -They...

are the ones who'll help in my surgery?

Yes, Chairman.

Alright, they look like I can trust them.

Right?

Yes, seems like it.

I was just going through

the surgery procedures with them.

Oh, good.

I came here

to discuss that anyway.

Master Kim...

Yes?

Let's not beat around the bush,

and let's go with what we had planned before.

Excuse me?

Let's do the surgery the way we had planned it.

Chairman...

I believe the time has come,

for our Geodae Hospital to have a young CEO.

Therefore, I am thinking of nominating you to be

our next chairman.

You better be careful on how you speak about that.

My father is still capable.

I'm aware that speaking about this matter makes you uncomfortable.

But still I would not stop myself from thinking more into the future and what's coming...

He's... going into surgery!

He agreed to get it?

Yes.

He will definitely get better thanks to the surgery.

Have you made this decision after thinking deeply about it?

I sure did.

After all, it's about my life.

Just because you are aged,

or because you've had a long life, you don't have less desire to live on.

In fact,

because you have less time to live,

your desire to live is more intense.

But this is not it.

Waiting for the day to die without trying anything?

That's not my style.

This is not a minor surgery where a battery is being replaced.

We are replacing the entire artificial heart, Chairman.

The surgery itself will be a huge burden on you.

I know.

Even then you feel very strongly about going through with it?

Even if I live one more day,

I'd like to live a good quality life before dying.

Master Kim,

please accept my decision. Okay?

What does Boo Yong Joo say? Did he...

- accept his decision? - I don't know.

If he does it, what will you do?

Is he crazy? How would he do that kind of surgery?

He knows more than anybody how serious the Chairman's case is.

He's Boo Yong Joo. Someone who enjoys jumping into

a surgery everyone says is impossible, isn't he?

Isn't there more possibility that he would do the surgery?

If he does so, he is digging his own grave.

Why is he behaving that way?

Will we do the surgery or not..?

Is that what he's worrying about?

Doesn't it look that he is?

Is he thinking of doing it?

Or is he going to give up?

That's not it.

Me, too. That's not it.

Right? Surely he wouldn't give up the surgery easily.

If not, what is he worried about?

It's possible he is painting the surgery in his head already?

I vote yes to that scenario.

Painting the surgery in his head?

For a successful surgery, what painting is he painting at the moment?

[Total: 7h 30min]

[6 hours]

Chapter 16: Burden of Danger

Please check on his hydration and once his condition is better please do a follow up.

Woo Yeon Hwa, please see me for a moment.

How can you call me for something as simple as this?

- Pardon?- The patient's symptoms are not severe.

He's able to pass gas. Isn't this something you can handle at the ER?

He's been to the outpatient department in the past,

and he could have ileus (abnormal) x-ray.

I know this hospital lacks a clear boundary between the ER and the General Surgery, but

calling the General Surgeon for all sundry of things is out of line.

Speaking of, Ms. Woo Yeon Hwa... Actually, Doctor Woo Yeon Hwa,

you said you were a resident for one year.

Then you should at least know the situation to call!

- I'm sorry. - Instead of APOLOGIZING just--

Just do it right. Okay?

Why is he being like that?

I think he's angry with me.

Why?

Because I did something wrong.

This bastard...

Ms. Woo Yeon Hwa, are you looking down on my orders?

You were supposed to assist me today not Kang Dong Joo.

It's just that he said he would go in.

Are you saying Doctor Kang's words are more important than my orders?

How can I give you orders at this rate?

I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking right...

Instead of apologizing, do it right!

If you are going to work, do it right.

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You want me to reduce the time?

- You can't do it?- Are you really doing the surgery?

I am thinking it's something we should do.

If it's possible to complete the surgery within 6 hours.

S-Six hours?

That's impossible. Six hours?

It's a surgery that takes at least 9-10 hours on average and we've already reduced it to 7 and a half hours.

And you want to reduce it further by 1 and a half hour?

That's why I'm asking you. How much more can you reduce it?

10 minutes. Even 5 minutes is good.

Do you think you can reduce it further?

You are really...

going to finish it within 6 hours?

Can you reduce it or not?

- Six hours?! - Six hours?!

Wow, that's what he's been calculating all this time?

If we are to finish it within 6 hours... Wait a minute.

If he doesn't touch a blood vessel from the first cut to the cannulation...

He might just make it.

Even then it would be difficult to finish it in 6 hours.

It's impossible to complete it without touching blood vessels.

But isn't it possible for Master Kim?

He is not a specialist of heart transplants.

Even for Master Kim, this is very difficult. It's too much.

I think so, too. Not only that.

This is a surgery that has no advantage for Master Kim.

Whether he succeeds or fails, he will be subject to criticism.

- Do you think so? - Mere criticism will not be the end of it.

If he fails, he will be blamed for absolutely everything.

Surely not a sole blame.

You think Director Do will leave Master Kim alone?

He's already been waiting for the moment and if Master Kim fails the surgery,

he will pounce on the moment and place all blame on Master Kim.

That is why we can't fail.

Fail? We just won't fail.

Don't you think so, Kang Dong Joo?

The patient is a 72-year-old man with terminal lung cancer.

It's already risky to put him under general anesthesia.

That's why we cannot go beyond 6 hours.

You know well that's an impossibility.

So, you can't do it?

It's not that I can't do it, I'm opposing it.

Okay.

So we have one opposition.

Okay.

Let's say both of you are considering it. What about you? Are you against it, too, Yoon Seo Jung?

No, I agree.

- Sunbae... -Okay!

One person!

Now...

You two, please tell us what you've decided.

Let me make another plea for you two to agree.

I'll be going.

I guess he's actually going to do it.

I guess he thought that from the start.

Honestly, when it's an uphill battle to stop him, how can you agree with him so easily?

Because it's something Master Kim decided.

So then if Master Kim tells you to die, are you going to die?

I've said I would at least pretend to die to him.

What is it? The core of your blind faith?

Respect?

If you respect him, then you have to think more rationally.

A doctor you respect is saying he's going to attempt a dangerous surgery.

Not just Master Kim, but it could place everyone at Doldam in jeopardy.

Master Kim coming out so confidently,

don't you think that means he's figured most of it out?

What are you going to do if he actually finishes the surgery within six hours?

That's impossible.

While trying to do it in six hours, I think there's going to be even more mistakes and failures.

Even considering all possible mistakes and failures.

I really want to be in that surgery, Dong Joo..

You never know, this could be a once in a lifetime surgery.

Replacing an artificial heart with another artificial heart is not a common surgery.

And one where Master Kim is at the helm,

and seeing it with my own eyes, when do you think another opportunity like this will arise?

Even so, the burden of danger is too big.

It's a burden of danger whose value is worth the risk in my view.

And what if you fail?

Ah, I don't even want to think about that,

but even if I fail,

I'll be thankful for the fact that I was with Master Kim in that process.

Even just that is meaningful.

Look at this crazy guy.

So he will forge ahead with the surgery?

Alright.

Get me the list of staff first.

Boo Yong Joo says he's going to do the surgery?

It sounds like it.

If that's the case,

you will have to be prepared for a possible emergency.

What do you mean by emergency situation?

The age of the Chairman...

is 72. On top of that, he has terminal lung cancer.

He has to endure a minimum of 8-9 hours of

surgery under the general anesthesia in his condition.

Just that is a big risk.

The surgery could be successful, too.

With the President's current state,

aside from whether the surgery will be successful,

the fact that he's doing the surgery is meaningless.

Well, there's not much to worry about.

I have something in mind.

From now I will go to Doldam Hospital.

I will present two options to Boo Yong Joo.

I told you never to come back here.

Did you mix my words in a soup and eat them?

Why are you here? For what reason?

I've come upon hearing of Chairman's surgery.

Why? You want to try to block my surgery?

How could we, when the Chairman is that adamant?

Given that the surgery will go ahead anyway,

I am here to give you support.

Support?

How about if we replace all of your surgery staff?

Aigoo... What kind of nonsense is this?

Just so you know,

this is not my order but a request from Director Shin.

You should know.

What are you saying?

Replace the surgery staff with the Geodae Hospital staff?

Do Yoon Wan personally came and said that?

Yes. Not at Director Do's request, but

a request by Chairman Shin's daughter.

What? Replacement of the staff?

All of us with Geodae Hospital staff?

Yes. Do Yoon Wan personally came and said so.

Alright, I'll go down for now.

Yes.

You already know that our main hospital is

well-known for its the cardiothoracic surgery department.

Do you want them with lots of experience?

Or do you want some younger fellows with good skills?

Right, we will need an anesthesiologist, too.

In reviewing your staff list,

I saw that Dr. Nam Do Il is included.

To ask someone who's undergoing a malpractice lawsuit,

to administer Chairman Shin's anesthesia, is well, you know.

not just a simple medical accident.

Someone actually died, you know.

Ah, also,

I will send about two skilled scrub nurses.

They will be more ahead of the nurses slaving away in a country hospital.

You're barking pretty loudly.

Hey, do you want to get hit by me and shut up or just shut up?

Right now I...

I am bestowing favors.

Sorry, but no one is coming in the operating room other than my staff.

A request by Director Shin?

You've really made a fool of yourself.

Tell her to go and chew loads of dog gum.

Many of your staff have a variety of grounds for disqualification.

In the event of an unsuccessful surgery, we have to try to avoid controversy.

Hey, Director Do, just stay out of it.

Then there will be no problems.

If you are not going to replace the staff,

you have to accept a different condition.

Are you okay with that?

Another condition?

What do you mean by another condition?

Live surgery.

Live surgery?

What? You're going to live broadcast my surgery?

Yes, Father.

Whose idea was that? Was it Director Do's idea?

The people who will view the surgery are me and the relevant people at the hospital,

along with the cardiothoracic specialist staff at Geodae Hospital.

I think by doing that, I could be at ease knowing your surgery is going well.

Please allow it.

Choose one. Either change the staff

or do a live surgery. If you do the live surgery,

everyone at the Cardiothoracic department at the Geodae Hospital will come down to view the surgery.

I'm speechless.

Which one will you choose?

Staff change?

Boo Yong Joo will never replace his surgery staff.

Or the live surgery?

If he chooses the live surgery, then what?

Didn't I tell you already?

He'll be digging his own grave.

What will you choose?

Staff change or live surgery?

What kind of a scum bag is that?

Replace all the staff or do a live surgery?!

What kind of absurd threat is that? Don't you think so, Master Kim?

The reason why we can't just think of it as a threat,

is that this is such a unique surgery that the main hospital

will want to share the surgery information.

But their intention is not pure, is it not?

Frankly speaking, how can this be anything other than monitoring our surgery live?

And also, why out of the blue,

do they mention Dr. Nam's malpractice law suit? Furthermore!!!

What do they mean old nurses working in a country hospital?

They did not say 'old.' Please calm down.

Regardless, I'm deeply offended, Master Kim.

I think you have to refuse both of Director Do's conditions.

I think a little differently. This could be an opportunity for us.

Opportunity? What? An opportunity for us to get pissed?

An opportunity to show the world Master Kim's skills once again.

What do you think, Master Kim?

I don't know...

How about we just do the staff change, Master Kim?

Just as Director Do said, we shouldn't make anything controversial.

Even though I haven't got the verdict... Yes, it is true, I am in the middle of a medical lawsuit.

If by any chance the surgery doesn't go well, my situation

could have a negative effect on Master Kim.

Doctor Nam!

We can't be a burden to Master Kim.

What will help Master Kim the most,

let's just think about that.

[Total 7hr 30min]

I will try to cut it down by five minutes.

Even this, would it be a help?

Okay,

so you vote yes. One from you and one from Yoon Seo Jung.

What about Do Il and Chief Nurse?

Honestly, are you still holding it off?

Master Kim, take my words seriously...

Stop with the nonsense.

Let's just do it as we've always done, Do Il. That's what will help me.

-But Master Kim... -If not you, there's no one else I can trust.

Hey, if someone other than you comes in the operating room,

I'll be so nervous I won't be able to focus on the surgery;

and if that happens, the surgery time will be delayed for sure.

I'm fighting for every minute here. Why do I have to waste time on something like that?

And Chief Nurse.

Director Do is talking nonsense, why are you getting mad?

Even so, there's only one scrub nurse that can

keep up with me, you.

You know that already.

Well, um.. That's true, but...

The reason why I thought this would be possible in six hours

is because I calculated under the premise of

"I will do the surgery with all the people in this room."

Hey, Do Il, do I have to embarrass myself and

and say all this with my own mouth?

Do I have to, Chief Nurse?

They sound warm and honest, it's great.

So what do you say, Do Il and Chief Nurse?

You are coming into the Operating Room or not?

Aigoo... What can we do? We have to go in.

I'm the only scrub nurse in South Korea that can match Master Kim's speed.

Do Il...

Are you really okay with the live surgery?

Ah, you frustrating guy...

Director Do, let's go with the live surgery.

Happy?

Happy?

It's as I expected.

Boo Yong Joo will do a live surgery.

Now, the only thing left for us to do is to throw him out of this field forever.

So, what is the surgery date?

We are planning on starting in five days, at 9 a.m.

I see.

I heard my daughter made a bothersome request.

It doesn't matter to me. Whether it's the live surgery of whatever,

the most important thing to me right now is decreasing the surgery time.

Just that one thing.

Thank you, Master Kim.

I'll hear those words after the surgery is finished, Chairman.

You made a tough decision.

I wish you the best. Even though, you'll probably do well.

Excuse me, maybe, is there something the Chairman isn't telling me?

Why would you think that?

Well, it seemed like he was hiding something.

I was wondering if it could be connected to the surgery.

Do you know anything?

Sorry, I'm under a gag order to not tell you anything.

So I guess that means there is something.

After the surgery is finished, you can hear it from the Chairman directly.

From now on, we only have five days to prepare.

In that time, our task is to figure out where to decrease the time

by one hour and thirty minutes.

It's one hour and twenty five minutes, actually.

I decreased it by five minutes, remember?

-Yoon Seo Jung.-Yes, Doctor.

Study the CT thoroughly and figure out the location of cannulation.

No, just put that picture in your head and memorize it.

- I will. - Chief Nurse and Nurse Eun Tak.

Please check the movement flow again to reduce the surgery time as much as possible.

-Yes. -Yes, I understand.

Kang Dong Joo, your promise to finish the removal surgery within 25 minutes.

-Keep that time. -Yes, I understand.

Okay. Doctor Nam Do Il.

Now, for the next five days, let's prepare well.

-Yes, I understand. -Yes, I understand.

Within 10 minutes, get the Cardiothoracic department staff. All of them!

Yes, Director.

You can see how close the aorta is to the sternum.

That's really tight.

If you make a mistake with the saw,

you can cut the heart or put a hole in the aorta.

If you can't do the cannulation in the aorta, what would you do?

- You have to do it on the femoral artery. - That's right.

When we start the surgery, make sure you sanitize the femoral region well.

Yes.

- Chief Shin, I'll ask you to hire a live broadcast team that you know well. - Yes, Director.

It's going to start at 9 a.m., so be there at least one hour early.

-Arrange your schedules.-Yes, sir.

[Office 2]

Please get the suture set ready.

Okay.

You have nothing to do right now, right?

What? Uh... me?

Is there anyone else here?

No.

If you have nothing to do, come here and assist with this suture.

Ah, okay.

You know the subcutaneous should be short and the skin long, right?

Yes, I know.

Cut.

Are you sure you are the one year resident of general surgery? How can you miss a cut?

I'm sorry, it's because I'm nervous.

Cut.

Ah, seriously more-

shorter.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize and just do it right. And if there is bleeding, wipe it off.

I'm bleeding?

Ah, for now, don't move. And if a needle goes into a wound, it normally lets out a little blood in that area, patient.

Alright.

I'll do it.

Go look at other patients outside. I can do this.

What are you doing there? Didn't you hear him tell you to look at other patients?

Ah, okay.

Cut.

Hey!

What?

Did something happen between you and Master Kim?

You dropped out of the conference and Master Kim hasn't sought you out.

Did something happen after you and I fought? You suddenly left the team as well.

Nothing happened. It's because I didn't want to do that surgery, that I wanted to leave it.

When was it that you wanted to be put in as the first and you begged for it?

Why did you suddenly change your mind now?

When did I? When did I plead to be the first? Did Master Kim say that? That I said that?

I coincidentally heard it.

Why did you suddenly change your mind?

I already told you, that I didn't want to do it anymore.

It became burdensome. At first I thought that it was just a surgery to remove the battery,

but it suddenly became complicated. I don't even have an important position.

If your position was switched, would you come back in?

What are you talking about?

Originally it was supposed to be 30 minutes, but I reduced it to 25 minutes. But if I did it with you, I think it can be reduced another 5 minutes.

I'll do the battery, and you'll do the controller. What do you think?

Are you asking me for a favor right now? Why?

No, I just wanted to reduce the surgery time in any way.

Hey, frankly, as a general surgeon when would you have a chance to experience something like this again?

Just to have your name added to this surgery will help with your career.

If you're going to have your name added, it would be better if the surgery was successful. So what do you think?

Don't you want to do it together?

I'll do the battery, you do the controller.

Deal.

Deal.

Hey, Do In Bum!

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Can you really do it within 20 minutes?

But you have to call Do In Bum back into the surgery room.

If we do it together, then we can do it in this time.

Including the finishing suture, it has to be within 20 minutes,

Of course.

Okay. Do In Bum is in.

Yes!

I'll have the same thing.

I heard an interesting rumor.

I heard that Doctor Boo Yong Joo was having a comeback.

I know, right? It just turned out like that.

Is that allowed?

I've tried everything to stop it but Chairman's will was too strong.

You said it's a replacement of the artificial heart? If Boo Yong Joo manages to get that difficult surgery done,

it will not make you feel all easy, Director Do.

To think someone so unethical could succeed, it's too hard to believe.

It demoralizes the rest of us who work so hard to get ahead.

The world should not go around like that, should it?

Please use this opportunity to narrate a portrait of a just world,

Reporter Oh.

Where are you guys going?

What do you mean where are we going? We're getting off work.

What about you?

I'm getting off work as well. Why? Do you have a problem?

No, but I was wondering if you two had to get off work together like that.

Well, we're both going in the same direction anyway, so what's wrong with getting off work together?

You live in the same neighborhood?

We live in the same house.

The same house? You two live in the same house?!

Yes, we live in the staff house together. What's wrong with that?

No, but if you were, you should have said something. Why didn't you tell me that?

I just assumed you knew. Everyone who comes from Seoul stays there to start with.

You really didn't know?

I didn't.

Hey. Then where did you think that I'd be staying?

I didn't even think of that, punk. On top of that, I didn't imagine that you two would be living together.

For now, don't go but wait here so I can get off work as well.

Why? You don't like the staff house. You feel more at home in the break room.

My heart can change. Wait right here.

Don't even take one step!

You guys must be getting off work right now?

Yes, are you getting off now?

Ah, because of tomorrow's surgery, I'm feeling nervous, so I thought I'd go in early and sleep early.

Me, too.

Oh my! What is that? Why a Bible?

Today, there is a Wednesday service.

In honor of the historic surgery tomorrow I will go and pray to the One high above.

Wow. Since when?

Since last Sunday. You are looking at a new believer.

Dr. Yoo, how about sharing a meal. A nice cool beer on top of that?

Beer?

Ah, since it's before the surgery, I'll have to decline on the beer, but let's drink it afterwards.

Instead, why don't we go for rice cake ramen by Dr. Nam?

Rice cake ramen?

That sounds good, too.

Ah, I have something that I forgot to do so

you guys can go ahead first.

Let's go, Doctor Yoon.

Yes, Chief Nurse.

It's so cold and I'm dying for rice cake ramen.

And draft beer on top of that.

What? Where did they go? Did they already leave?

Chief Jang, did you see Senior Seo Jung by chance?

I know where she went.

[The Bible]

Follow me.

Cheers for Master Kim! Cheers for the artificial heart! Cheers!

I feel so bad but since I don't have to do the surgery.

You are getting the grace from the beer that you were supposed to get from the One high above?

Ah, really, please don't put it that way.

But were you not a Buddhist? No, a converted Catholic?

Your last conversion was? Ah, right!

Right, that shaman who just received God. That sexy woman shaman.

Aha, please do not involve yourself deeply into someone else's religious practice. It's a private matter. Private.

Of course.

Here is an army stew, with heaps of ramen noodles.

Rice cake ramen coming right up.

Thank you.

Enjoy it.

I'll eat it well!

By the way, this is the first time I've heard of Dr. Nam's lawsuit.

Could I possibly... know what that's about?

Later.

We have a big day tomorrow, so we'll save that for later.

Ah, yes. I understand.

Anyway, whenever I see Doctor Kang Dong Joo and Doctor Yoon Seo Jung together, they look great.

Aren't they like a pair of hospital break room bugs?

Possibly... Just possibly...

It's a very, very rare possibility like the earth becoming some dust in the galaxy.

But I'm asking just in case. Are you two dating?

Is that so?

Oh, we're not. We're not!

It's really not! How did you come up with that idea?

I've known him for a long time, so that's why we look so close.

Did I not tell you?

Five years ago, when he came into the hospital as an intern, I totally controlled him.

Right, Kang Dong Joo?

I'm right...

You were that totally unlikeable, untouchable intern.

I love you, Sunbae.

I love you, Head Nurse.

Me? Me?

I love you, Chief Jang.

Doctor Nam, I love you!

Seriously.

Well, isn't this all like this?

We all love and care for each other.

Thicker than water, Doldam family.

Isn't that so, Sunbae?

Doctor Nam, bring the ramen!

Ah, yes. Just a second. Kimchi?

I guess I have to get another beer.

I wonder why I'm suddenly so thirsty.

I love you!

What are you doing?

It's a perfect thrill, isn't it?

You can expect more. There's a second and third round coming up.

Will you die outside or die beaten up?

Dying outside will be too cold.

But I think getting beaten to death will be painful...

I love you.

Please... puh-lease!

They're dating, they are.

I guess they are dating.

I'm sure they're dating.

Mmhm.

I love you.

What are you doing here?

I was waiting for you, Doctor.

Why?

I... am going into the operating room tomorrow.

I heard. So?

This time, it's not because of my father.

Kang Dong Joo asked me in order to reduce the surgery time, out of pure intentions.

That's why I'm going in.

Please... don't misunderstand.

It's twenty minutes.

If in the middle you hesitate, or you can't finish the surgery in twenty minutes,

then I'll cut off your wrists, know that.

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[Total: 6h 20m.]

Chief Jang!

Hello, Director.

All preparation is going well?

Of course. We took no appointments for treatment for today.

We will transfer all the visiting patients to the emergency room.

What about the Chairman?

He is still in his room.

Just now, Master Kim went up.

Geodae Hospital has arrived.

Chairman, how are you feeling today?

Well...

I feel exactly the way it should feel going into surgery.

Please do not be nervous too much.

We will do our best.

Undoubtedly.

Hello, Chairman.

Director Do, what are you doing here?

I heard you're getting a big surgery, I had to come.

You've taken a cumbersome trip.

I will see you in good health after the surgery.

It'll be like that.

[Doldam Hospital]

[We are not accepting patients today. All patients please report to Emergency.]

Let's move him to the operating room.

Okay. I'll be transporting you, Chairman.

Okay.

- Mister Goo! - Yes.

We'll get going now.

I wish you good luck.

Right. But I have no idea what 'good luck' is from Director Do's point of view.

What is good luck?

Today will be a long day, compared to other days.

While I'm not here, Miss Uhm will cover for me.

Yes! Don't worry.

Although all surgeons will be at the surgery, Dr. Do and Dr. Kang

can come out of the surgery anytime after they remove the battery from the stomach.

If an emergency situation arises, don't hesitate to call the operating room.

Yes, I will do so.

Then, let's get through today.

I wish you the best, Doctor Jung.

Don't worry Head Nurse, I'm here.

Who's going to take care of the emergency room? Me.

Chairman Shin is on his way down. Let us go, Chief Nurse.

Yes.

Work hard.

Oh, I'm nervous. Let's do this.

-Fighting!-Fighting!

It's an emergency patient!

He's complaining of a stomachache.

Ah... it's only morning.

Dr. Woo Yeon Hwa, what are you doing?

Ah, yes.

Are you not going to go?

Usually, you give the opportunities to the younger folks for the first medical examination.

Wow, your excuses are quite beautiful.

Who would know my profound consideration?

Hi, Honey.

Good morning!

Patient, where does it hurt?

My stomach is very acidic.

Since when?

Since about 2 months ago. It comes and goes.

I drank yesterday and my stomach has been upset since this morning.

Did you throw up or have diarrhea?

I am nauseated, but I didn't throw up.

First, we'll take a look at your stomach.

Your oppressive pain is pretty severe. Your stomach is too hard as well.

Could it be an ulcer perforation?

We will give you some pain relievers and take x-rays.

Please give him one ampule of pantoprazole and tramadol.

Okay.

I will begin the anesthesia now. Think of it as a nice nap.

When you wake up, the surgery will be done.

I wish you all the best.

Please hand me 120 mg of propopol and 40 mg of rocuronium.

Yes.

Has it started?

Yes, they just started the anesthesia.

For those of you who came here on an empty stomach,

I prepared some bread and beverages like coffee and tea.

For those who would like some, raise your hand, and I will bring it to you personally.

Does anyone need any tea, coffee, bread, or beverage?

Alright.

By the way, I heard your son is participating in this surgery.

I'm sure he will be observing, would he know how to do anything?

From the incision to cannulation and running the artificial heart,

the allotted time is total of two hours.

Be on stand by and come in as soon as I call you. Got it?

Yes, I understand.

It's Boo Yong Joo indeed.

I haven't seen him for over ten years.

I know, right?

It seems like he was at Doldam ever since that time.

You've finally appeared, Dr. Boo Yong Joo.

Time out.

Mr. Shin Myung Ho. 72-year-old male. By median sternotomy,

we will begin the replacement of the artificial heart.

I am the surgeon in charge, Master Kim.

First assistant, Yoon Seo Jung.

Scrub nurses, Oh Myung Sim and Park Eun Tak.

Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nam Do Il.

Extracorporeal perfusionists, Park Jong Chul.

Is everyone ready?

Let's do well.

Knife.

Gauze.

Wire tool.

They really tied this tight.

Wire needle holder.

Give me the saw.

Give me the wire needle holder one more time.

Wire cut.

Safely in.

Retractor.

It's more embedded than I had thought.

That looks difficult.

Clamp.

Hold this.

Since it's so embedded it will be hard to separate but here is the aorta.

It looks weak, so be careful when you pull.

Yes.

Master Kim, his SBP is falling to 60 and his oximeter reading is under 40.

I'll increase the volume and give him a transfusion.

Okay.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Doctor.

It's alright, don't be fazed.

I'm so sorry.

Yoon Seo Jung...

Hey, Yoon Seo Jung, look at me!

It's alright. We still have a lot of time. Don't be fazed.

If we are to finish it in six hours, from the sternotomy to the cannulation, we have to abrade the tissue without touching any blood vessels.

It will be tight even then.

Yoon Seo Jung, focus!

Focus.

Yes.

Suture #4.

His skills are as always.

Maybe not?

Ah, my presbyopia...

-Cut. -Cut.

How many minutes have we lost there?

At the least, ten to twelve minutes.

Doctor, there's an emergency patient. I think you should come see.

It seems like an ulcer perforation.

Ulcer perforation?

Hey, if that's the case, shouldn't he be going into surgery right away?

Suction a little bit.

Six hours.

We will complete everything in six hours.

How much longer is left?

Uh, about an hour to an hour and twenty minutes.

Do you think the ulcer perforation can be done in an hour?

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I have about an hour and twenty minutes.

In that time, don't you think I can do the ulcer perforation?

You and me together...

He'll probably do something risky to cut the surgery time.

We're going into surgery.

Don't tell Master Kim.

Too bad for Boo Yong Joo but fortunately for me, Heaven is still on my side.

What do you mean the Chairman still hasn't woken up? Do you know how long it's been?

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