National Health Commission: Prohibition of Stovepipe Surgery for Calf Nerve Isolation

Source: National Health Commission

Recently, the General Office of the National Health Commission issued a notice on the prohibition of "calf nerve dissecting stovepipe surgery"
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The notice emphasized that the operation lacks scientific basis and evidence-based medical evidence, which directly leads to irreversible nerve damage and lower limb motor dysfunction, and has serious safety problems, which is contrary to the principles of medical ethics

Based on the argumentation, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Administrative Measures for the Clinical Application of Medical Technology" (National Health Commission Order No.
1), as of the date of issuance of this notice, the "calf nerve dissected stovepipe surgery" is prohibited from being used in clinical practice
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Local health administrative departments at all levels are requested to immediately organize and carry out a special clean-up and rectification of the surgical project
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For medical institutions and medical staff who continue to perform the operation after the issuance of this notice, in accordance with the "Basic Medical Hygiene and Health Promotion Law", "Practicing Physician Law", "Medical Institution Management Regulations", "Administrative Measures for the Clinical Application of Medical Technology" and other relevant laws Laws and regulations shall be dealt with

Interpretation on the prohibition of "calf nerve dissected stovepipe surgery":

1.
What is "Stovepipe Surgery for Calf Nerve Interruption"

"Calf Nerve Isolation Stovepipe Surgery" is an operation that cuts off the inner and lateral head muscle branches of the gastrocnemius muscle to shrink the gastrocnemius muscle to achieve the purpose of calf shaping and thin legs
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2.
Why is it banned to carry out the "Stovepipe Surgery for Calf Nerve Isolation"

The National Health Commission adheres to the principles of prudence, science and rigor, and in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Administrative Measures for the Clinical Application of Medical Technology", has entrusted the Chinese Medical Association to organize the technical demonstration of the "Skinny Leg Surgery"
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During the demonstration process, the Chinese Medical Association organized experts from relevant branches to demonstrate the safety, effectiveness, and medical ethics of the operation.

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How to implement the next step in each region

       After the issuance of the "Notice on Prohibition of Surgery for Calf Nerve Isolation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"), all medical institutions and their medical staff shall strictly follow the requirements of the "Notice" and prohibit the "Calf Nerve Isolation and Slimming Surgery".
Leg surgery"
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Local health and health administrative departments at all levels should immediately organize and carry out special clean-up and rectification of the "calf nerve dissected stovepipe surgery" and strengthen supervision