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The Soul of Pediatric Neurosurgery: Wellness as a Path to Purpose

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Pediatr Neurosurg. 2026 Jan 22:1-9. doi: 10.1159/000550661. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

We often identify our vocation with a calling. Pediatric neurosurgeons are vulnerable to burnout and moral injury given the high emotional stakes, relentless pursuit of precision, and the enduring demands of patient care. Physician wellness is a prerequisite for safe, high-quality care and professional longevity. This article highlights physician wellness as a critical issue in pediatric neurosurgery, explores the public health crisis of physician suicide and burnout, and outlines strategies to sustain performance and resilience through relationships, purpose, and self-compassion. We make recommendations based on the belief that wellness is not optional-it is essential to fulfill our calling as healers.

PMID:41569944 | DOI:10.1159/000550661

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