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bias. There are a number of ways that a left-handed surgeon can overcome this right-handed bias. We describe five techniques. CONCLUSION: Left-handed individuals comprise a minority of gynecologic surgeons and trainees. Though many such individuals develop varying degrees of ambidexterity with experience, preferential use of their dominant hand is inevitable. Despite the hands-on nature of the gynecologist’s practice both in and out of the OR, tailored instruction for those with left-hand dominance is uncommon. Consequences, if any, of this missing training are unknown as left-handed gynecologists seem to adapt to environments biased to right-handed surgeons. Comparative studies are necessary to determine differences in performance, skill, and outcomes that may exist between left-handed gynecologists and their right-handed counterparts.