Chapter five hundred and thirty fourth surgical controversy
Russian computer scientist Valery Spiedov was born with spinal muscular atrophy, which stops his muscles from developing, leaving him with general disability and skeletal deformities since childhood. Two years ago, he learned that the famous medical expert Carlo was studying head transplantation
After the operation, he took the initiative to contact the other party and expressed his willingness to be a "guinea pig" for rebirth.
Head transplant surgery has been questioned and criticized in Europe and other places. The laws of many countries define this act as murder. Therefore, Carlo must choose a suitable place to perform the surgery. The brain and body are both important to a living body.
It already has a body structure that represents a person's main characteristics. Merging one person's head with another person's body is a bit difficult to accept. After he survives, will he be considered the former or the latter?
Even if this technology matures, in the future, as long as you have money, will you be able to obtain a younger and healthier body through money? Therefore, this surgery carries huge risks of ethical and moral controversy.
"This operation can't be done." Qin Chuan shook his head. Although he also had the urge to challenge the highest human medicine, this impulse is just a small transcendence of human nature. Some people can control their unreasonable emotions well.
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Jiang Yudong also nodded, "If I don't do it, I won't do it. I feel numb all over my body when I hear this operation. Even if such an operation is successful, it will not do you any good. Instead, it will affect your reputation.
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"Actually, why doesn't this patient try to restore his original body?" Qin Chuan had a different idea.
Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease of the nervous system. Its main pathological manifestation is the loss of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. The main clinical manifestation is atrophy and weakness of the proximal muscles of the limbs. Currently, its clinical, pathological and
There are few genetic studies.
Spinal muscular atrophy may be a disease that other hospitals cannot cope with, but for Handing's technical level, there is no hope.
"Xiaochuan, do you think his disease can actually be cured?" Jiang Yudong asked.
"There is always a cure for any disease. It may not be cured in a short time, but there is always a way to relieve the pain. It is better than putting your life on a bet." Qin Chuan thought for a while and said.
When Jiang Yudong saw Qin Chuan say this, he naturally knew that even if Qin Chuan was not absolutely sure, he still had great hope.
"Then let me contact you and see what they say. If the head transplant operation is successful, it will have a very big influence on a hospital or even a place. Nowadays, some people dare to do anything for fame and fortune. I, an old classmate, actually
He doesn't want to do this surgery, but his hospital wants this reputation. Officials from the local health department are also very interested in this surgery. They don't care whether the reputation is good or bad." Jiang Yudong sighed.
"If this operation fails, it will directly lead to two lives. Although one of them is brain dead. But at this time, whether brain death can still be the definition of death is a very responsible legal issue. Although our country's laws have certain
But once this surgery is done, I think it will definitely not be a good thing." Qin Chuan said.
Jiang Yudong’s classmate is called Yan Jianzhou, who is Jiang Yudong’s high school classmate. However, they have always had a good relationship and still keep in touch. Yan Jianzhou once worked abroad for a long time. He also participated in animal head transplant surgery and was successful. This
This was also the reason why Carlo invited Yan Jianzhou to participate in the operation. Of course, Carlo invited Yan Jianzhou to participate in the operation. The most important reason was that he hoped to perform this operation legally in China.
Jiang Yudong immediately contacted Yan Jianzhou.
"Old classmate, I have told Xiaochuan about the situation. He is opposed to such an operation. No matter whether the operation is successful or not, such an operation is not suitable. Although the plot of head replacement has appeared in ancient Chinese novels,
But if this kind of thing happened in reality, it would still be unacceptable. At least I can't accept it," Jiang Yudong said frankly.
On the other side, Yan Jianzhou also said: "I also do not support such an operation. But I have no choice. The leaders of our unit are very active in this operation. They can't wait to perform such an operation in our hospital immediately. If our hospital can
If such an operation is successfully completed, it will suddenly become the most famous hospital in China. Regardless of whether the reputation is good or bad, it can at least prove the strength of our hospital. In this way, the hospital's efficiency will become better and better.
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"Alas, some people really go to extreme lengths to achieve political achievements." Jiang Yudong sighed.
"There's nothing I can do about it. Who wouldn't want someone to have a good son-in-law like you?" Yan Jianzhou joked, and then quickly said, "It's just a joke. Don't mind. In fact, even without such a good son-in-law, you can still achieve success with your own abilities.
This position today.”
"No need to explain. In fact, if you say this, I will only be proud that my daughter has a good vision. Haha. Compared to your daughter, she is not a little bit better." Jiang Yudong naturally wanted to fight back.
"Only your feet will tell whether the shoes are comfortable or not." Yan Jianzhou did not admit defeat.
Jiang Yudong quickly got back to business: "Forget it, I won't talk nonsense to you. Xiaochuan is still around. Xiaochuan has a suggestion. In fact, for a disease like that of the computer genius, it is not necessary to replace the person's head. He thinks that he can start from
Work on restoring his body."
"How is it possible? Valery Spiedow has been disabled all over his body since he was a child and has skeletal deformities. His spinal muscular atrophy has become quite severe and there is no possibility of recovery. Otherwise, he would not have taken such a big risk.
"Yan Jianzhou's reaction was quite intense.
"How do you know if it's feasible or not if you haven't tried it?" Jiang Yudong continued to ask, "With so many medical problems that Handing Group has overcome over the years, did you think it was possible before? As far as I know, even spinal muscular atrophy
, they have also been cured.”
"Different grades of disease have completely different treatments. However, I will contact foreign experts and provide them with suggestions in this regard." Yan Jianzhou agreed to do so because of Jiang Yudong's face.
"It's okay. We won't force what the outside world decides. But as an old classmate, I still want to suggest to you that you should never participate in such an operation. Don't let your reputation be ruined for the rest of your life." Jiang Yudong did not forget to remind you in the end.
For a moment.
"Don't worry, I won't risk my career. Although this kind of surgery may bring me huge fame and fortune, how much does fame and fortune mean to me? Of course, it may bring me huge fame and fortune."
I'm an academician of the Academy of Engineering. But if I really care, this shouldn't be something out of reach, right?" Yan Jianzhou said with a smile.
Yan Jianzhou has been on the list of candidates for academician of the Academy of Engineering several times. Unfortunately, during the final review, he was unsuccessful by a narrow margin. At that time, someone asked Yan Jianzhou to go out for activities. If Yan Jianzhou had gone out for activities at that time, maybe he would have had this title already.
.But Yan Jianzhou is a very proud person. He is unwilling to use some inferior methods to obtain the honor that he regards as high.
"If I need to use dishonorable methods to obtain something that is noble in my mind, then why should I persist in this thing? If my goal is not noble in my mind, there is no need for me to waste my dignity.
." That's what Yan Jianzhou said at the time. As a result, Yan Jianzhou did not waste his dignity, but he also failed to realize his lofty ideals. Reality used a very funny way to make Yan Jianzhou seek benevolence and get benevolence.
When Yan Jianzhou told Carlo Qin Chuan's opinion, Carlo said disdainfully: "Arrogant! He simply doesn't understand the meaning of being a doctor and climbing to the highest level of human medicine. Yan, don't give up, such an operation will make
We stand at the pinnacle of human medicine. Don't listen to those who can restore his body. That method is simply unrealistic. If it is really effective, with Mr. Valery's net worth, wouldn't he be able to afford the treatment? In fact,
He has tried various treatments. None of them have been successful for him. Now his only way to survive is to get a healthy body. We have found a donor. A very strong brain-dead patient.
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"Maybe you are right. But we still cannot predict the problems that may arise during the operation. Once these problems occur during the operation, the operation will face failure." Yan Jianzhou said worriedly. Yan Jianzhou's heart was unavoidable. Standing on the side of human medicine
The pinnacle. For any medical scholar, it is an irresistible temptation.
"No one can guarantee that every operation will be successful. We are performing the most difficult operation in human history. We have successfully conducted animal experiments. You have also completed hand replacement operations. Our team is the most difficult in the world.
A top team. If we fail in the end, then we can only say that head transplant surgery is a forbidden area for human medicine." Carlo once again successfully persuaded Yan Jianzhou.
The huge temptation is hard to refuse. Of course, the reason why Yan Jianzhou chose to continue is also the pressure he bears. The leadership of Donghai Hospital has been working in unison to promote the implementation of this operation. No matter what Yan Jianzhou feels in his heart.
He was hesitant. The leadership of Donghai Hospital had already made the decision for him.
Hearing that preparations for surgery at Donghai Hospital were still going on as usual, Qin Chuan was not surprised. Because this situation is too common in China. There are a large number of organ transplants in China every year, but only a small part of them are legal surgeries.
.Some people even sold their organs for a crazy-cow mobile phone.
Carlo's team set the time for the operation in two years: "Two years is enough time for us to complete various studies and examinations before the operation. Only when we are sure that we are more than 90% sure of success, we will
Perform the operation. So, Yan, you don’t need to worry about the success or failure of the operation at all.”
Somehow, the reporter actually found out that Qin Chuan from Handing Hospital proposed using technology to restore Valerie's body to health as a way to solve Valerie's problem.
"Mr. Carlo, what do you think of this idea of Chinese doctors?" The reporter quickly approached Carlo with this question. Of course, whether the reporter found Carlo or Carlo notified the reporter, this question may have already
It's not important anymore. What's important is that the whole world knows that Qin Chuan from Handing Hospital has challenged medical expert Carlo's "head transplant team".
"I have heard about China's magical ancient medical skills. At that time, this medical skill was no longer suitable for the current technological era. It was slowly replaced by advanced medical technology. When I heard this idea from the Chinese, I also felt very
Surprised. Of course, I guess the Chinese doctor may not understand how serious this disease is, which makes him mistakenly believe that a difficult and complicated disease can be cured by putting a plaster on the body." Because of Yan Jianzhou's incident, Carlo said to Qin
Sichuan is very unfriendly.
Of course, Carlo's approach naturally became the beginning of the good show that the reporters were looking forward to. Naturally, the reporters would not let down Carlo's kindness. They immediately traveled thousands of miles to Tanshan with Carlo's words and expressed their kindness.
Carlo's words came to Qin Chuan's ears.
"Medicine is a very serious and sacred undertaking. It is not simply about removing diseased tissue and splicing intact tissue together. This is not real medicine. People who operate medicine should understand that there are some things we should do and some things we should not
You should do it. Regardless of everything, even if you reach the highest peak, it is just indulging your inner desire. Sooner or later, there will be a day when you go crazy." Qin Chuan said unceremoniously.
"Dr. Qin, if this patient is asked to be treated by you, how sure are you that the patient can be restored to health?" The reporter was obviously not satisfied with the words that were not easy to understand. Now the question is even more acute.
"No one is 100% sure about every treatment. Because doctors will never encounter the exact same disease. This is the problem we have to face. Valery's condition is very serious, although I have not seen Valery in person.
But I never think there are diseases in the world that can never be cured. We have not found the most effective treatment yet," Qin Chuan said.
"Don't you think that head transplant surgery on Valery is the final treatment?" the reporter asked.
"Even if the operation is successful, while saving Valerie, will we deprive another life?" Qin Chuan asked.
"In other words, you are opposed to Carlo's surgery." The reporter quickly summarized Qin Chuan's central idea.
"At least, I don't agree. Such surgery is very risky and will make everyone's heart tremble," Qin Chuan said.
Soon, a big discussion about "head transplant surgery" started in China. Various arguments about this debate can be seen in various media. (To be continued...)
