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Space surgery: a SAGES' white paper.

Amanda Mueller¹, Eric Petersen², Danielle Carroll^3,4

¹Mass General Brigham, Boston, MA, USA.

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|July 22, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Space surgery is crucial for astronaut health during extended missions. Innovations in technology and training are needed to address challenges in providing surgical care in extreme environments.

Keywords:

Autonomous medical care Commercial space travel Robotic surgery Space medicine Space surgery Telemedicine in space

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Aerospace Medicine
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Space travel is expanding with increased commercial and international involvement.
The relevance of space surgery grows with mission frequency and distance beyond Earth's orbit.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness within the SAGES membership about the challenges and opportunities in space surgery.
To address the need for surgical care in extreme and austere environments.

Main Methods:

This white paper was developed by the SAGES Space Surgery Task Force.
It outlines the considerations for surgical care in space.

Main Results:

Technological innovation and preventive medicine are key to effective space surgical care.
Surgeons are essential for invasive treatments to ensure astronaut health and mission success.
Autonomous robotic systems may be utilized for future surgical interventions.
Development of training curricula and flight-compatible technologies is currently needed.
Protocols and technologies for space surgery can benefit terrestrial austere environments.

Conclusions:

Space surgery will advance with expanding space exploration efforts.
The SAGES Space Surgery Task Force can help bridge capability gaps in space surgical care.