A prediction model for postoperative urinary retention after thoracic surgery.

Background: Urinary retention remains a frequent postoperative complication, associated with patient discomfort and delayed discharge following general thoracic surgery (GTS). We aimed to develop and prospectively validate a predictive model of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) among GTS patients.

Methods: We retrospectively developed a predictive model using data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons GTS Database at our institution.

Gender Differences in Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Among General Surgery Applicants.

Background: Although the overall gender gap in medicine is narrowing, significant gender disparities remain in the cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) field; women represent only 7% of practicing surgeons and 20% of residents. The purpose of this study was to identify gender differences in CTS exposure and interest among fourth year medical students applying to general surgery residency.

Methods: An anonymous survey was emailed to general surgery residency applicants at a major academic program for the 2019 and 2020 application cycles.