Clinical and Experimental Surgery

Experimental surgery is an important element of experimental medicine, and it should be available to the public, particularly in larger medical (clinic) centers that are currently underutilized. It would provide cadres capable of illuminating fundamental and applied scientific projects. It would allow for experimental research on a variety of clinical and operational techniques and technical issues, as well as the introduction of new methods and procedures. In terms of medical and other natural science students, it would offer up new possibilities for directly involving these cadres in the conduct of a variety of procedures during their studies. And, in a directional sense, such experience gives the learner with foundations for making future life decisions. On compassionate grounds, the ethics of experimental surgery or implant use is a contentious issue. For the advancement of surgery, innovation is required so that safer and more effective treatments and techniques can be developed. However, it is critical to minimize the risk to the patients involved as much as possible.