With a bit of luck and Lady Luck smiling on him, Joseph successfully performed the surgery. A thorough postoperative examination confirmed that all of the lesions had been removed. Since the patient's vital signs were stable, the surgery was considered a resounding success. "Dr. Hart, good thing you're so good at your job. It was a close call, but it all worked out in the end. I'm so grateful to you." Arthur congratulated Joseph. Arthur took off his surgical cap and mask, revealing hair damp with sweat. He hadn't been the lead surgeon, so the sweat was clearly due to nerves.Still shaken, Joseph did not take credit for the success and shared it with Arthur and the rest of the medical team. Together, they went to update the patient's family on the outcome.Joseph stayed at the hospital for lunch. By evening, the patient had come to and was in good condition, which further confirmed that the surgery was a success. Before leaving, Joseph approached Arthur and spoke frankly. "I th
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