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Table 4 Mean workweek in hours by surgical subspecialty as reported by the National Union of Residents (ISNI) in 2021

From: Attractiveness and gender dynamics in surgical specialties: a comparative analysis of French medical graduates (2017–2022)

Surgical subspecialty

Mean workweek (h)

Plastic and reconstructive surgery

68.52

Ophthalmology

51.87

Maxillo-facial surgery

67.43

ENT

65

Urology

76.03

Orthopedic surgery

77.29

OB-GYN

69.64

Neurosurgery

82.24

Oral surgery

54.38

Pediatric surgery

73.42

Digestive surgery

77.72

Vascular surgery

74

Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery

76.03

  1. ENT Ear, nose and throat, OB-GYN Obstetrics and gynecology