Pregnancy and Urology Residency: Towards Equity-centred Practice

Review Surgery

Association of Women Surgeons' Comprehensive Initiative for Healthy Surgical Families During Residency and Fellowship Training

Helen M. Johnson et al.

Summary: The lack of family-friendly policies contributes to the underrepresentation and attrition of surgical trainees, particularly women who face unique challenges in balancing personal and family needs. The recommendations outlined in this document focus on paid parental leave, childcare access, breastfeeding support, and insurance coverage for fertility preservation and assisted reproductive technology.

JAMA SURGERY (2023)

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High Infertility Rates and Pregnancy Complications in Female Physicians Indicate a Need for Culture Change

Krista Lai et al.

Summary: This survey study compares the prevalence of pregnancy complications and infertility between female physicians and the general population. The results show that female physicians have a higher incidence of miscarriage, infertility, and preterm birth compared to the general population. Factors such as delaying pregnancy and lack of education contribute to these outcomes.

ANNALS OF SURGERY (2023)

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Pregnancy and Residency - Overdue for Equity

Suzanne Koven et al.

Summary: Residents who want to get pregnant often have few options to adjust their schedules without interrupting their careers. This situation highlights the need for both structural and cultural changes.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2023)

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Pregnancy, obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in women exposed to physician-related occupational hazards: a scoping review

Candace M. Marsters et al.

Summary: This scoping review examines the association between physician-related occupational hazards and pregnancy outcomes. The study finds that current evidence has limitations and highlights the need for higher-quality research to guide decision making in improving outcomes for pregnant physicians.

BMJ OPEN (2023)

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Article Urology & Nephrology

Rules and regulations for a pregnant endourologist: the European perspective

Patrick Juliebo-Jones et al.

Summary: There are significant variations in maternity leave policies across European countries, with some offering additional weeks of paid or unpaid leave. Furthermore, there is a lack of universal guidance on radiation safety for pregnant clinicians, highlighting the need for standardized protocols and policies to address this issue.

WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY (2022)

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