Chapter 344
Cason had yet to book a flight back to the country. While he was booking the flight, he could stay and expose Melody.
Thinking of this, Cason said with certainty, “That girl must be a swindler. No one can treat the trauma to the brain and perform brain cancer surgery at the same time. However, if she doesn’t operate on both illnesses at the same time, Lucas’s life will be in danger.”
In other words, regardless of whether the surgery was carried out or not, Lucas would still die.
Zoe’s lips turned pale as she listened. Her back was drenched in sweat. However, she stubbornly said, “Just you wait. Melody will definitely be able to cure Lucas!”
Ander was not so sure, but this was a surgery that even Cason did not dare to perform. Other than Melody, they could not count on anyone else.
Sienna opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but when she thought about how she had accidentally invited Cason, this incompetent person, she lost her confidence and didn’t dare to say anything.
At this moment, a nurse rushed over with a report. “Dr. Stanton!” The nurse handed over the report and said, “The biopsy results are out. This is the report. Take a look.”
Rodney was a general practitioner. He quickly took the report and quickly scanned it. After a while, Rodney’s expression darkened.
Ander quickly asked, “Dr. Stanton, what did the report say?”
Rodney wiped the sweat off his forehead and said, “The report confirms that Mr. Morgan indeed has a brain cancer called olfactory groove meningioma.”
Before Ander could speak, Cason sneered and said, “What? It’s an olfactory groove meningioma? I thought it was just a regular meningioma… Now your son is truly beyond help.”
Ander could not take it anymore. “Someone! Drag this quack out!”
Ander’s men walked forward without hesitation. They directly picked up Cason from the left and right and dragged him toward the elevator.
Cason roared angrily, “Let go of me! Do you know who I am? I’m Cason! One of the most authoritative
neurosurgeons in the world!”
The expressions on the bodyguards’ faces did not change at all. Instead, they quickened their pace.
Soon, Cason finally disappeared from this floor. But his words were undoubtedly a bomb to the Morgan family.
Zoe felt dizzy. She could only sit on the waiting chair to prevent herself from falling.
After Ander helped Zoe sit down, he took a few steps to Rodney and asked, “Dr. Stanton, what does Cason mean? Is there a difference between a meningioma and an olfactory groove meningioma?”
Rodney sighed and explained, “An olfactory groove meningioma is a type of meningioma, but it’s the most complex and dangerous kind. It forms near the olfactory nerves, and given the current situation, we know the tumor is very deep… This significantly increases the difficulty of the surgery.”
At this point, Rodney could not help but say, “The three of you might really need to prepare yourselves for the possibility that Mr. Morgan might not make it.”
“What?” Ander’s face suddenly turned pale.
Sienna exclaimed, “Zoe!”
The two of them hurriedly looked over at Zoe, whose inner defenses had been completely breached. Unable to hold on any longer, she collapsed directly onto the bench.
“Zoe!” Ander immediately ran toward Zoe.
The corridor was a mess. Rodney was about to help, but the assistant in the operating theater reminded him, “Dr. Stanton, Miss Fox might need your help.”
When Ander heard this, he quickly said, “Dr. Stanton, we can handle this ourselves. Go in and help Melody first. If there’s really no other way, I believe you’ve tried your best.” His voice trailed off softly toward the end.
Although Ander looked calm on the surface, he could not accept this fact.
Rodney nodded heavily. After disinfecting himself, he turned around and returned to the operating theater.
When he went in, he found that Melody had already started preparing for the surgery.
He strode forward and asked, “Miss Fox, what do you need me to do? The biopsy results are already…”
Melody raised her hand and interrupted Dr. Stanton. “A nurse just brought me the report. It’s an olfactory groove meningioma, fortunately not malignant… But first, we need to address his internal injuries from the accident. After we’ve done repairs and wound cleaning, then we’ll deal with the tumor.”
“Understood!” Rodney also had a serious expression on his face.
As Cason had wasted too much of the treatment time just now, the anesthesia needed to be extended. The anesthetist was also on standby at the side.
About two hours later, the internal injuries in Lucas’s brain were finally treated.
However, no one in the operating theater dared to let down their guard because the most difficult part was dealing with the tumor. They had now reached the most difficult juncture.
Although Rodney was experienced in brain surgeries, felt somewhat unfamiliar with this particular case. He asked Melody, “The tumor’s location has been identified. How can I assist you?”
“The imaging shows the tumor is not only deep-seated but also quite large. I’ll need to make a significant incision into the jawbone, which could lead to considerable bleeding. I need you to monitor the bleeding closely, ensure the blood bank is stocked, and be ready to administer blood as needed. As for anything else, I’ll instruct you during the surgery,” Melody replied.
“Understood!” Rodney immediately responded. He was not displeased at all that he was ordered around by a young lady despite being a top doctor.
Soon, the tumor removal surgery began.
Brain tumor surgery required specialized microscopes, and the entire process demanded continuous focus through the microscope for precise operations. It was an extremely demanding task that drained both mental and physical energy.
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Five hours later, when Melody raised her head, Rodney almost jumped up in excitement. “That’s great! The tumor has been successfully removed!”
Melody felt her neck stiffening to the point where she couldn’t move it. Throughout these five hours, she maintained the same position, enduring far more strain than most people could handle. She stretched out her hand and realized that her neck really couldn’t move.
Rodney realized that something was wrong with Melody. He quickly said, “Miss Fox, are you alright?”
“My neck… might be too tired to move right now.”
Rodney immediately instructed the nurse to prepare a hot towel. After giving the order, he turned to Melody and said, “Leave the dura mater to me. I can still do this kind of work. I will definitely complete the mission.”
Melody wanted to complete the final suture herself, but the condition of her body did not allow her to continue. If this continues, her neck might be permanently damaged.
The nurse had already prepared a hot towel. After applying it to Melody’s neck, she said, “Miss Fox, follow me to the surgical department. I’ll get the doctor to give you the best ointment.”
Considering her health, Melody could only agree and leave the operating theater with the help of the nurse.
Soon, with Rodney’s hard work, the final suture was finally completed. The bleeding was well controlled, and Lucas’s life was saved.
Rodney let out a long sigh and looked in the direction where Melody left. He muttered, “She’s really a miracle doctor…”
After lamenting for a while, he remembered that the Morgan family must be burning with anxiety. He immediately instructed his assistant to arrange for Lucas to be sent to the ICU for further examination. Then, he walked out of the operating theater.
However, there was no one outside the operating theater.