Micaela J. Tobin BA , Audrey K. Mustoe BA , Tricia Mae Raquepo BA , Agustin N. Posso MD , Sarah C. Hutton PhD , Samuel J. Lin MD, MBA , Ryan P. Cauley MD, MPH , Bernard T. Lee MD, MPH, MBA , Ashley N. Boustany MD , Sarah J. Karinja MD
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A Scoping Review Characterizing Reproductive and Childbearing Challenges in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Objective
An increasing number of women are choosing careers in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS). These evolving surgeon demographics have highlighted the need for parental leave policies, lactation accommodations, and childcare services. Therefore, this study examines the reproductive and childbearing challenges that plastic and reconstructive surgeons encounter. Specific areas of focus include obstetric complications, parental leave, breastfeeding, childcare, and infertility.
Methods
In September 2024, a scoping review was conducted across CINAHL, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Scopus, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Randomized control trials, observational studies, surveys, and interviews that examined pregnancy, parental leave, or family planning in PRS trainees or attendings were included. Abstracts, commentaries, editorials, systematic reviews, and non-English studies were excluded.
Results
Seventeen studies, consisting primarily of surgeon experience surveys (82.35%, n = 3,145), were examined. Infertility affected 19.6%-50.7% of surgeons, with 9.8%-19.6% utilizing assisted reproductive technology. Female surgeons were older at their first live births than the general population and faced stigma related to pregnancy. Between 39% and 56% experienced obstetric complications. Many reported a lack of lactation spaces and greater childcare burdens. Following the institution of a policy protecting parental leave by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), trainees reported a positive affirmation in their selection of the surgical specialty.
Conclusions
The implementation of protected parental leave has positively influenced workplace culture in PRS. However, significant gender-related challenges remain, particularly stigmas surrounding pregnancy and parental leave.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Surgical Education (JSE) is dedicated to advancing the field of surgical education through original research. The journal publishes research articles in all surgical disciplines on topics relative to the education of surgical students, residents, and fellows, as well as practicing surgeons. Our readers look to JSE for timely, innovative research findings from the international surgical education community. As the official journal of the Association of Program Directors in Surgery (APDS), JSE publishes the proceedings of the annual APDS meeting held during Surgery Education Week.