Publications by authors named "L Bellut"

Background: The shortage of skilled labor in medicine is one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare. The increasing number of women in medicine, particularly in the field of urology, raises questions about the compatibility of family and career, especially concerning the work environment and working time models.

Objective: The aim of this study is to capture the impact of motherhood on the professional lives of female physicians and scientists in the field of urology in Germany.

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Background: Nephrectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of a kidney. When the aim of nephrectomy is to reduce tumor burden in people with established metastatic disease, the procedure is called cytoreductive nephrectomy (CN). CN is typically combined with systemic anticancer therapy (SACT).

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Article Synopsis
  • Female urologists in Germany face underrepresentation in leadership roles, influenced by factors like family responsibilities and part-time work options.
  • A survey conducted among 1,343 members of the German Society of Urology revealed that a significant number of female urologists work part-time, especially those with children, while most doctors in training are more likely to work full-time.
  • The study highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges female urologists face to encourage retention and support as the healthcare workforce declines.
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Introduction: Job satisfaction is a valuable good. However, literature on job satisfaction of female and male physicians, especially in the field of urology, is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate job satisfaction among female members of the German Society of Urology (DGU).

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Purpose: To analyze gender-specific differences in survival parameters in advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer patients undergoing immune checkpoint inhibition.

Methods: The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate gender-specific differences in disease-free (DFS), progression-free (PFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), event-free survival (EFS), overall survival (OS) and objective response rate (ORR). The sources MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library were systematically searched from January 2010 to June 2022.

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