Gender Disparities in Family Planning and Career Advancement in General Surgery

The study reveals notable gender disparities in family planning, parental leave, and career advancement among general surgeons. Of the respondents, 26% had utilized fertility services, while 36.4% of men and 100% of women took parental leave during training. A higher percentage of women agreed that their training influenced their decision on having and timing children. Additionally, women expressed more concerns about future family planning, fertility, parental leave, and perceived parental leave to have an impact on career advancement. The findings underscore the need for further research and support to address gender inequalities in general surgery.