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bias. No more "manels" at conferences, equal access to research grants and blinded
selection in the publication process could lead to an immediate effect. There are so

many excellent women surgeons worldwide, but it is difficult to see them promoted
as their male peers: the lack of same-sex role models will deter young female

surgeons from pursuing a surgical career, because they can't imagine themselves
becoming someone they don't see in the real world.

We previously explored how AI could be the great equalizer in surgery with its

applications in surgical education, mentorship or to improve work-life balance
policies. In this Special Issue of AIS journal, we aim to give a wide range of

perspectives from women surgeons and to explore how AI can help to break down
gender-based biases. We are doing here another important step forward.