The New Perspectives Journal of Medicine

The sex ratio of surgeons is heavily skewed in favor of male surgeons, with the number of male surgeons far exceeding that of female surgeons.Female surgeons remain a minority globally.With ongoing advancements in research on factors affecting patient prognosis, including patient-related, physician-related, and other external factors, increasing evidence suggests that the gender of surgeons also impacts patient prognosis in various ways.Gender differences can also lead to variations in doctor-patient communication, physician decision-making, patient selection, the diagnosis and treatment process, and postoperative management, ultimately influencing patient prognosis.This article reviews the research progress on the effect of surgeons' gender on patient prognosis.