I thought the same thing, snipe can only do one kind of operation, but their are other surgeries that need competent surgeons, the fact that it is something Sakei is pretty much known for is probably why he is fighting so much against it
I don't keno whose side Tokia is though, he does try new tech we know this from the first episode. And he defended Takashina and even the bet felt like Tokai was giving him and out.
It's all so exciting to think about.
But, that end with the lung scans again! What does it mean?
Is it why Tokai has to fight Sakei under handedly? So many questions...