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Academic pediatric surgery - The German perspective.

Steven W Warmann¹, Jörg Fuchs¹

¹Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology, University Children's Hospital Tuebingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tuebingen, Germany.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery

|March 2, 2021

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Academic pediatric surgery in Germany, a vital part of child operative care, faces challenges like sub-specialization and political regulations. This overview examines its current status and future outlook.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Surgery
Surgical Education
Healthcare Policy

Background:

Pediatric surgery is a cornerstone of operative care for children in Germany.
Academic pediatric surgery has historically driven advancements in the field.
The discipline faces significant internal and external challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of the current state of academic pediatric surgery in Germany.
To identify and discuss the key challenges facing the field.
To explore future perspectives for academic pediatric surgery in Germany.

Main Methods:

Review of the current landscape of academic pediatric surgical institutions in Germany.
Analysis of internal factors such as sub-specialization.
Examination of external factors including political regulations like the working hours act.

Main Results:

Germany has over 230 pediatric surgical institutions, with only 33 being university-based.
Of the 33 university-based institutions, 16 are independent, and 18 are integrated within adult surgical departments.
The field is experiencing rapid sub-specialization and is impacted by external political factors.

Conclusions:

Academic pediatric surgery in Germany is at a critical juncture.
Addressing challenges related to sub-specialization and regulatory changes is crucial for its future.
Strategic planning is needed to ensure the continued development and strength of academic pediatric surgery.