Liselotte Mettler - A Woman in Medicine
Liselotte Mettler - A Woman in Medicine
When she is described at a medical congress as "one of the most famous women in gynecology," it is well worth examining the extraordinary career of Liselotte Mettler at the University Hospital of Kiel.
Working under sometimes challenging conditions and often facing prejudice, Liselotte Mettler gradually assumed increasing responsibility for the entire clinic, particularly in endoscopy and reproductive medicine. The establishment of gynecological endoscopic surgery-from laparoscopic, minimally invasive procedures to robot-assisted surgery-and the benefits arising from these revolutionary developments are directly linked to her life's work. Her contribution to the development of in-vitro fertilization, from the early and fragile beginnings of reproductive medicine to successful extracorporeal fertilization, was equally significant. A tribute to her work notes: "Countless families have experienced the joy of having their own child thanks to her research."
The diverse experience Liselotte Mettler gained in advancing endoscopy and reproductive medicine remains highly valuable for colleagues, medical students, and the general public, as well as for her pioneering work in paving the way for women physicians in leadership positions in academic medicine.
Alkatout, Ibrahim
Zöllner, Christian
| ISBN | 9783112256374 |
|---|---|
| Medientyp | Buch |
| Copyrightjahr | 2026 |
| Verlag | De Gruyter |
| Abbildungen | 45 ill., 10 tbl. |
| Sprache | Englisch |
