1. Patients operated on by female surgeons exhibit better long-term outcomes, especially among female patients.
2. Female surgeons had lower mortality rates for both male and female patients.
3. Female patients treated by female surgeons experienced reduced readmission and complication rates. 4. Surgeon gender's impact on outcomes was observed only for elective surgeries.
4. Female physicians may deliver more patient-centered care according to the study, reinforcing previous findings.
5. Female surgeons remain underrepresented despite superior outcomes and diversity in surgical practice is deemed beneficial.
6. The study was based on Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2019 and involved over 2.2 million surgical cases.
7. Research suggests that diversification of the healthcare workforce can significantly improve care quality.

Source: JAMA Surgery Article, JAMA Surgery Commentary