Scientific Output by Latin American Women in Pediatric Surgical Sciences Over the Past 11 Years: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis

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• Female researchers remain underrepresented in Latin American pediatric surgical sciences despite growing participation in medicine.
• Research productivity in low- and middle-income countries faces unique barriers including limited funding and institutional support.
• Non-technical skills, including research methodology, are increasingly recognized as essential competencies for surgical trainees.
• Bibliometric analysis reveals gender disparities in publication rates and authorship positions among Latin American pediatric surgeons.
• Targeted interventions to support female researchers may improve scientific output and diversity in pediatric surgical literature.

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