Returning to the operating room

IF 0.4 Q4 SURGERY

Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery Pub Date : 2025-03-01 DOI:10.1016/j.scrs.2025.101084

Alexis D. Desir MD, Emina H. Huang MD

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Abstract

Returning to the operating room after birth-related leave presents significant challenges for female surgeons, who are often navigating the demands of parenthood alongside rigorous work schedules. This manuscript explores the multifaceted hurdles faced by these surgeons, including physical, mental, financial, and professional impacts. The physically demanding nature of surgery, coupled with hormonal changes, breastfeeding challenges, and sleep deprivation, exacerbates the difficulties of postpartum recovery. Additionally, female surgeons are at higher risk for postpartum depression and anxiety, which can hinder their performance in the operating room. Professionally, trainees may face changes in relationships with co-residents, potential delays in graduation, and evolving career priorities as they balance surgical training with family responsibilities. The manuscript emphasizes the need for flexible, supportive environments in surgical programs to better accommodate new mothers. By recognizing these challenges and adopting policies that prioritize wellness, the surgical community can help ensure that female surgeons successfully reintegrate into their careers without compromising their health or professional development.

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返回手术室

对于女外科医生来说，在产假结束后重返手术室是一个巨大的挑战，她们往往要在严格的工作安排之外应对为人父母的要求。本文探讨了这些外科医生所面临的多方面障碍，包括身体、精神、经济和专业影响。手术对体力的要求，加上荷尔蒙的变化、母乳喂养的挑战和睡眠剥夺，加剧了产后恢复的困难。此外，女性外科医生患产后抑郁和焦虑的风险更高，这可能会影响她们在手术室的表现。在专业上，受训者可能会面临与实习医师关系的变化，毕业的潜在延迟，以及在平衡外科培训与家庭责任时不断变化的职业优先级。该手稿强调需要灵活的，支持性的手术方案环境，以更好地适应新妈妈。通过认识到这些挑战并采取优先考虑健康的政策，外科社区可以帮助确保女性外科医生成功地重新融入她们的职业生涯，而不会损害她们的健康或专业发展。

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期刊介绍： Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery offers a comprehensive and coordinated review of a single, timely topic related to the diagnosis and treatment of proctologic diseases. Each issue is an organized compendium of practical information that serves as a lasting reference for colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, surgeons in training and their colleagues in medicine with an interest in colorectal disorders.