The Ethics of Surgical Innovation

Did you know that while the FDA requires a rigorous approval process for new drugs, there is no such requirement for surgery? Surgeons decide when and how to introduce a new procedure or technology. The University of Chicago Medical Center is a leader in the innovation and delivery of complex surgeries. It is also home to the MacLean Center, the nation's first program devoted to clinical medical ethics. Join Dr. Peter Angelos--who leads the first and only surgical ethics program in the world--to learn about the fascinating potential of advanced surgical techniques in development, and to participate in case studies exploring considerations such as safety, learning curve, and the motivation to use emerging technologies and procedures.

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