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The current meta\u2010analysis was performed to determine the global prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among gynecologic surgeons who perform laparoscopy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Sources included Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, and Google Scholar. Articles published between 1980 and 2022 were considered. Studies that assessed self\u2010reported musculoskeletal symptoms were included. Relevant data were extracted and tabulated.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. In a pooled sample of 1619 surgeons, the estimated prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms was 82% (95% confidence interval [CI], 70%\u201389%;<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, 92%). Female sex was a risk factor, as identified by a pooled odds ratio of 4.64 (95% CI, 2.63\u20138.19;<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, 0%) compared with male surgeons. Among surgeons who reported musculoskeletal symptoms, 30% (95% CI, 14%\u201352%;<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, 95%) sought treatment and 3% (95% CI, 2%\u20136%;<jats:italic>I<\/jats:italic><jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>, 0%) required work hour modifications.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The current meta\u2010analysis provides preliminary evidence of a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among gynecologic laparoscopic surgeons. 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