Theresa Wang

Oct 3, 2023 | americanjournalofsurgery.com | Connie Wang |Emily Cerier |Theresa Wang |Andrea L. Merrill

Highlights•There is limited data on work-related pain symptoms experienced by pregnant surgeons. •Female surgeons were surveyed to assess the impact of procedural activities on pain symptoms during pregnancy. •Beyond 24 weeks of pregnancy, 89% of respondents continued to operate/perform procedures, 82% worked >24-h shifts and 70% performed repetitive lifting >50 pounds.