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Aspectos bioéticos del ejercicio profesional de la cirugía plástica en Venezuela.
| Title: | Aspectos bioéticos del ejercicio profesional de la cirugía plástica en Venezuela. (Spanish) |
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| Alternate Title: | Bioethical aspects of the professional practice of plastic surgery in Venezuela. (English) |
| Authors: | Gómez Polanco, Otman, Urdaneta M., José R. |
| Source: | Gaceta Médica de Caracas; sep2026, Vol. 134 Issue 3, p982-996, 15p |
| Subject Terms: | Plastic surgery, Bioethics, Informed consent (Law), Venezuelans, Professional practice, Ethical problems, Medical ethics |
| Geographic Terms: | Venezuela |
| Abstract (English): | Plastic surgery encompasses reconstructive and aesthetic procedures aimed at improving both bodily function and appearance. In Venezuela, the practice of this specialty occurs within a sociocultural context marked by high demand for aesthetic interventions, which has generated various ethical dilemmas in professional practice. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the main bioethical aspects of plastic surgery practice in Venezuela from the perspective of deliberative and principle-based bioethics. A narrative review with a reflective approach was conducted, based on an analysis of scientific literature using critical reading techniques, grounded in deliberative bioethics and the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The analysis identified ethical dilemmas related to the indication for aesthetic procedures, sociocultural pressure from certain beauty ideals, abuses in medical advertising, informed consent, and professional encroachment, revealing risks associated with the commodification of medical practice and the generation of unrealistic expectations among patients. It is concluded that the ethically responsible practice of plastic surgery requires deliberative processes that guide clinical decision-making, integrating technical competence with respect for human dignity and the patient’s overall wellbeing. Strengthening bioethics training and professional regulatory mechanisms is fundamental to promoting safe and ethical medical practice in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Spanish): | La cirugía plástica comprende procedimientos reconstructivos y estéticos destinados a mejorar tanto la funcionalidad como la apariencia corporal. En Venezuela, el ejercicio de esta especialidad se desarrolla en un contexto sociocultural caracterizado por una elevada demanda de intervenciones estéticas, lo que ha generado diversos dilemas éticos en la práctica profesional. Por tanto, se propuso analizar los principales aspectos bioéticos del ejercicio de la cirugía plástica en Venezuela desde las perspectivas de la bioética deliberativa y de la bioética principalista. Se realizó una revisión narrativa con enfoque reflexivo, basada en el análisis del contenido de la literatura científica mediante técnicas de lectura crítica, fundamentada en la bioética deliberativa y en la aplicación de los principios de autonomía, beneficencia, no maleficencia y justicia. El análisis permitió identificar dilemas éticos vinculados con la indicación de procedimientos estéticos, la presión sociocultural por determinados ideales de belleza, los abusos en la publicidad médica, el consentimiento informado y el intrusismo profesional, evidenciándose riesgos asociados a la mercantilización de la práctica médica y a la generación de expectativas irreales en los pacientes. Se concluye que el ejercicio éticamente responsable de la cirugía plástica requiere procesos deliberativos que orienten la toma de decisiones clínicas, integrando la competencia técnica con el respeto a la dignidad humana y al bienestar integral del paciente. El fortalecimiento de la formación en bioética y de los mecanismos de regulación profesional resulta fundamental para promover una práctica médica segura y ética en el país. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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In Venezuela, the practice of this specialty occurs within a sociocultural context marked by high demand for aesthetic interventions, which has generated various ethical dilemmas in professional practice. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the main bioethical aspects of plastic surgery practice in Venezuela from the perspective of deliberative and principle-based bioethics. A narrative review with a reflective approach was conducted, based on an analysis of scientific literature using critical reading techniques, grounded in deliberative bioethics and the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. The analysis identified ethical dilemmas related to the indication for aesthetic procedures, sociocultural pressure from certain beauty ideals, abuses in medical advertising, informed consent, and professional encroachment, revealing risks associated with the commodification of medical practice and the generation of unrealistic expectations among patients. It is concluded that the ethically responsible practice of plastic surgery requires deliberative processes that guide clinical decision-making, integrating technical competence with respect for human dignity and the patient’s overall wellbeing. Strengthening bioethics training and professional regulatory mechanisms is fundamental to promoting safe and ethical medical practice in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: AbstractNonEng Label: Abstract (Spanish) Group: Ab Data: La cirugía plástica comprende procedimientos reconstructivos y estéticos destinados a mejorar tanto la funcionalidad como la apariencia corporal. En Venezuela, el ejercicio de esta especialidad se desarrolla en un contexto sociocultural caracterizado por una elevada demanda de intervenciones estéticas, lo que ha generado diversos dilemas éticos en la práctica profesional. Por tanto, se propuso analizar los principales aspectos bioéticos del ejercicio de la cirugía plástica en Venezuela desde las perspectivas de la bioética deliberativa y de la bioética principalista. Se realizó una revisión narrativa con enfoque reflexivo, basada en el análisis del contenido de la literatura científica mediante técnicas de lectura crítica, fundamentada en la bioética deliberativa y en la aplicación de los principios de autonomía, beneficencia, no maleficencia y justicia. El análisis permitió identificar dilemas éticos vinculados con la indicación de procedimientos estéticos, la presión sociocultural por determinados ideales de belleza, los abusos en la publicidad médica, el consentimiento informado y el intrusismo profesional, evidenciándose riesgos asociados a la mercantilización de la práctica médica y a la generación de expectativas irreales en los pacientes. Se concluye que el ejercicio éticamente responsable de la cirugía plástica requiere procesos deliberativos que orienten la toma de decisiones clínicas, integrando la competencia técnica con el respeto a la dignidad humana y al bienestar integral del paciente. El fortalecimiento de la formación en bioética y de los mecanismos de regulación profesional resulta fundamental para promover una práctica médica segura y ética en el país. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] – Name: Abstract Label: Group: Ab Data: <i>Copyright of Gaceta Médica de Caracas is the property of Academia Nacional de Medicina and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) |
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