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[French plastic surgeons: update in 2007].

T Benhaïm1, R Sinna, F Petit

  • 1Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Nord, CHU d'Amiens, place Victor-Pauchet, 80000 Amiens, France. gazo41@hotmail.com

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
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France faces a surplus of plastic surgeons, with an unequal distribution and declining activity, particularly in the private sector. This demographic study highlights the need for better resource allocation in plastic surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Demography
  • Public Health
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • French medical demography presents unique challenges, with plastic surgery facing an oversupply of practitioners rather than scarcity.
  • Previous studies indicated demographic trends, but a recent update is crucial for understanding current issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a precise demographic and activity analysis of plastic surgeons in France.
  • To compare current data with a 1998 study to identify changes in the specialty.
  • To inform plastic surgeons about distribution, competition, and activity levels.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive and analytical demographic study of plastic surgeons in France (2007 data).
  • Analysis of plastic surgeon activity using the Information System Medicalisation Program (ISMP) from 2004-2006.

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  • Comparison of 2007 data with a 1998 demographic study.

    • Main Results:

    • The number of plastic surgeons increased by 235 since 1998, reaching 889 in 2007.
    • Surgeon density (1 per 71,174) exceeded recommendations, with worsening unequal distribution and overstaffing.
    • A significant decrease in plastic surgery procedures was observed, especially in the private sector.

    Conclusions:

    • The French plastic surgery field is characterized by an oversupply and uneven geographic distribution of surgeons.
    • Activity in plastic surgery has declined, particularly impacting private practice.
    • Data provides insights for surgeons to make informed decisions regarding practice location and specialization based on competition and activity.