Journal of pediatric urology
August 27, 2026 · via Europe PMC
Empowerment and change: Women in paediatric urology.
Yankovic F, Romero R, Holmdahl G, Misseri R, El-Ghoneimi A, Farrugia MK, Goyal A
AI summary — for doctors, generated from the abstract only
Women are nearing parity in paediatric urology but still report barriers to career advancement and leadership.
What was studied
Report of an ESPU Congress 2025 session on women's experiences, combining a pre-session survey of female paediatric urologists with a review of female representation in organisations and departments.
Key findings
- Workforce is approaching gender parity
- Women report gender bias, stereotypes, work-life balance challenges, limited mentorship and barriers to leadership
- Representation in organisations and leadership has evolved over recent years
- Strategies for empowerment and career development are proposed
Clinical relevance
Relevant to department leaders and societies seeking to retain and promote women in the specialty.
Who should care
Limitations
Based on a congress session and a survey of undefined size and response rate, so findings are perceptions rather than rigorous data on causes or effects.
Consider mentorship, sponsorship and leadership pathways in your department; the proposals are untested.
This is an AI-generated summary of the published abstract, not a clinical recommendation. It may not reflect the full text or subsequent updates — verify against the original source before acting on it.
Abstract
As increasing numbers of women pursue careers in medicine and surgery, the paediatric urology workforce is progressively approaching gender parity. However, women continue to face specific barriers to career advancement, including conscious and unconscious gender bias, stereotypes, challenges in achieving work-life balance, limited mentorship, and barriers to leadership. This article summarizes the first session specifically focused on women's experiences and challenges in paediatric urology, presented during the European Society for Paediatric Urology (ESPU) Congress in Vienna in September 2025. A pre-session survey of female paediatric urologists was conducted to assess current perceptions of barriers to professional development, identify potential solutions, and explore future directions. The article also reviews the evolution of female representation within paediatric urology organizations, including the ESPU, as well as within clinical departments and leadership positions over recent years. Based on the discussions and survey findings, strategies to promote the empowerment, career advancement, and professional development of women in paediatric urology are proposed.
DOI
10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.106245
PMID
42823241
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