Gender disparity in German neurosurgery.

Objective: Despite the rising number of women in higher education and leadership positions, the proportional rise of female neurosurgeons still lags behind these fields. This study evaluates the gender distribution in German neurosurgical departments across all career levels, and is aimed at heightening the awareness of gender disparity and the need for improving gender equality and its related opportunities.

Methods: Data on gender distribution across all professional levels in German neurosurgical departments were obtained from departmental websites as well as by email and telephone request.