Retrospective study reveals underrepresentation of women in surgical roles, highlighting the need for mentorship to break the glass ceiling.
Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in surgical specialties and disproportionately excluded from senior academic ranks. Scalable interventions, like mentorship, transparent promotion systems, and supportive work-life policies, are urgently needed to dismantle the "surgical glass ceiling" and safeguard the future surgical workforce.
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