The Patients are Thriving: Further Evidence of Improved Outcomes for Women Surgeons
Author Information
Author(s): Emamaullee Juliet MD, PhD, Etesami Kambiz MD
Primary Institution: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Hypothesis
Does surgeon gender impact patient outcomes in surgical care?
Conclusion
Female surgeons are associated with better postdischarge outcomes for patients compared to male surgeons.
Supporting Evidence
- Female surgeons have been linked to fewer postoperative complications.
- Patients operated on by female surgeons had better outcomes regardless of their own gender.
- The study found that days alive and at home were higher for patients treated by female surgeons.
Takeaway
Having a female surgeon can help patients recover better after surgery, even if the differences are small.
Methodology
The study analyzed postdischarge quality metrics using a registry dataset from Ontario, Canada.
Potential Biases
Potential biases related to the selection of patients and surgeons were not fully addressed.
Limitations
The study does not explore the underlying reasons for the observed differences in outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The study included patients undergoing 25 common surgical procedures.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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