# Simulated Space Surgeries These Simulated Procedures Mimic the Prospect of Surgery in Space By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-07-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simulated-surgery-in-space References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/medical-team-attempts-simulated-zero-gravity-surgery/38330/) & [strategic-operations](http://www.strategic-operations.com/) Thankfully, it hasn't been necessary so far for anyone to perform surgery in space. But in order to better figure out how surgery would be conducted in space, a group of scientists are carrying out [simulated surgeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-computing-simulator) on a special Canadian research jet that simulates weightless conditions. While surgery on Earth is complicated enough, space surgeries would be complicated to a whole different degree due to the [absence of gravity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-microgravity). So whilst no astronaut has gotten a severe illness so far while in space, the law of averages would suggest that it is just a matter of time. That, and the impending rise of [commercial space travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc), means it's important to figure out how to carry out surgery in space, which is why operations like this one are so important. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space Surgery Simulations:** Simulated surgeries on a research jet mimic weightless conditions, helping researchers understand the complexities of surgery in space. - **Preparation for Space Surgeries:** Scientists are conducting simulated procedures to develop techniques and protocols for performing surgery in space. - **Challenges of Surgery in Space:** The absence of gravity presents unique challenges for surgical procedures in space, making it essential to explore innovative solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace and Defense:** The aerospace and defense industry can leverage space surgery simulations to develop advanced medical systems for future space missions. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from research on space surgery simulations to improve surgical techniques and equipment for extreme environments. - **Emerging Space Companies:** Emerging space companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in space surgery technology to provide safe and efficient medical services for space travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Driven Phage Therapies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-evolved-phages.md) - [Edge AI Surgical Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-surgical.md) - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Robotic AI Surgeons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woxsen-university.md) - [Resistance Training Space Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmofit-exosuit.md) - [Space Travel Certified Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-set-jet.md) - [Space-Grade Light Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-space-station-light-panels.md) - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md)