Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta.
Can J Surg. 2012 Apr;55(2):125-31. doi: 10.1503/cjs.024610.
This article explores the potential benefits and defined risks associated with prophylactic surgical procedures for astronauts before extended-duration space flight. This includes, but is not limited to, appendectomy and cholecystesctomy. Furthermore, discussion of treatment during space flight, potential impact of an acute illness on a defined mission and the ethical issues surrounding this concept are debated in detail.
本文探讨了在长时间太空飞行前对宇航员进行预防性手术的潜在益处和明确风险。这包括但不限于阑尾切除术和胆囊切除术。此外,还详细讨论了太空飞行期间的治疗、急性疾病对特定任务的潜在影响以及围绕这一概念的伦理问题。