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Future demand for visceral surgeons in Switzerland: an empirical study

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Empirical analysis reveals growing need for visceral surgeons in Switzerland, indicating shifts in training opportunities and procedural volumes.

Projected increase of visceral surgeons from 303 in 2023 to 462 by 2040, reflecting workforce expansion.
Pancreatic surgery cases grew by 14.5% from 2016 to 2023, with a forecast of an additional 25% rise by 2040.
Analysis of national datasets from 2009 to 2023 indicated trends in surgical residency positions and medical diplomas.
The shift toward outpatient procedures and reduced working hours may impact the training and experience of surgeons.

Grossen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Empirical analysis reveals growing need for visceral surgeons in Switzerland, indicating shifts in training opportunities and procedural volumes.