Sex and Gender Aspects in Surgery

International symposium under the scientific direction of Professor Sabine Bleiziffer (Bad Oyenhausen) and Dr. Elpiniki Katsari (Greifswald)

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the international symposium “Geschlechtsspezifische Aspekte in der Chirurgie/Sex and Gender Aspects in Surgery”, which will take place from June 4 to 7, 2025 at the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg Greifswald.
The influence of sex (biological sex) and gender (social gender) on surgical outcomes is becoming increasingly important. This symposium is dedicated to the question of how gender-specific aspects influence clinical outcomes. The focus is on biological differences as well as lifestyle factors that significantly influence the development of diseases and the choice of suitable surgical procedures.
An exciting field of research at the conference will shed light on the influence of the surgeon's gender on treatment outcomes. Current studies reveal fascinating findings that open up new perspectives for surgical practice.

Keynote Lectures

• “The future of surgery: gender-specific medicine as the key to better treatments”
  Professor Dr. med. Katja Ott (Head of Section for the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, General, Vascular and Visceral Surgery, Rosenheim Hospital)
• “The Impact of Physician Gender on Outcomes in Surgical Patients”
  Professor Dr. med. Angela Jerath (Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto)

The aim of the conference is to promote an interdisciplinary exchange between female surgeons, scientists and experts from the healthcare sector. By giving greater consideration to gender-specific characteristics, we aim to advance surgical practice and stimulate sustainable collaboration between disciplines. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and work together to shape the future of surgery in the context of sex and gender.

We look forward to your participation and an inspiring dialog!