This study delves into the challenges faced by women surgeons due to an androcentric bias in surgical equipment. Surveys were distributed to female surgeons in North America and Australasia. Out of 480 respondents, 453 were surgeons. A significant number (89%) reported difficulties in using surgical instruments related to size, while 71% struggled with required grip strength. An astounding 112 different tools were identified as problematic. These findings underline a need for addressing androcentric bias to promote equity for women in surgery.
Journal Article by Koo YE, Allen C, Ballantyne A and Yassaie E in Am J Surg
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