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ArticleUpdates in surgery2026

Gender equity and professional experience of female colorectal surgeons in Italy: results of a National survey.

Roberta Tutino, Luca Manfrino, Simona Deidda, Gaya Spolverato, Roberto Passera, Isabella Frigerio, Laura Lorenzon, Daniela Rega, Paola De Nardi

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Roberta TutinoDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. la.tutino@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0891-4689
Luca ManfrinoColorectal Surgery, IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4230-1368
Simona DeiddaDepartment of Surgical Science, Colorectal Surgery Center, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7756-9727
Gaya SpolveratoDepartment of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7275-2573
Roberto PasseraDepartment of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3372-2248
Isabella FrigerioHepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Pederzoli Hospital- Peschiera del Garda, Peschiera del Garda, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7616-4226
Laura LorenzonFondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6736-0383
Daniela Rega *Division of Colorectal Surgical Oncology, Department of Abdominal Oncology, Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS "Fondazione G. Pascale", Naples, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8326-050X
Paola De Nardi *Colorectal Surgery, IRCSS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9337-6765

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gender disparities in surgical careers are increasingly recognized in both academic research and everyday clinical practice. Although women now represent a substantial proportion of medical graduates and surgical trainees, they remain underrepresented in surgical specialties, particularly in technically demanding and high-stress fields such as colorectal surgery. In Italy, Women in Surgery (WIS) has previously explored gender dynamics among surgeons in general. The aim of the present study was to investigate the professional experience of female colorectal surgeons. A national, anonymous, web-based survey was conducted as a joint initiative of Women in Surgery Italia (WIS) and the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR). The questionnaire was developed, reviewed, and finalized collaboratively by members of both societies. A total of 119 female surgeons completed the survey. Operative exposure was limited, and perceptions of gender bias and microaggressions were common. Ergonomic discomfort and challenges related to maternity reintegration were frequently reported. This study provides the first national overview of the professional experiences of female colorectal surgeons in Italy and highlights persistent structural and cultural barriers affecting career development.

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Colorectal SurgeryGender EquityPhysicians, WomenSexismSurgeonsAdultFemaleHumansItalyJob SatisfactionMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesWork-Life BalanceColorectal surgeryGender equityJob satisfactionMentoringWork-life balance

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PMID41934592
PMCPMC13249752

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