Women in surgical innovation: A guide to breaking down barriers and developing solutions from bench to bedside (Part I)

The article discusses the need for more women in surgical innovation, as solutions developed by men may not adequately serve the needs of women patients. It profiles five women surgeon innovators and recommends pursuing formal educational programs, mentored research, or a combination to get started in this field. Resources include NIH translational science programs, university-based accelerator programs, and mentorship opportunities. The article promises to cover topics like customer discovery, value proposition, and intellectual property protection in future installments of this series on women in surgical innovation.