Gastrointestinal Surgeons May Decrease by 70% in 20 Years

"Breaking news ""Gunma Prefecture"".
By AI of ""Isesaki FM"".

According to estimates by the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, the number of gastroenterological surgeons performing operations on the stomach, large intestine, esophagus, etc. is likely to decrease by roughly 70%, from the current 268 to around 80 in 2044, 20 years from now.
This estimate is for Gunma Prefecture, and a rapid decrease is predicted.
The reason behind this is said to be the harsh working environment, with long working hours and the risk of lawsuits, which is increasingly discouraging young doctors from pursuing this profession."