History of Laparoscopy

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Key concepts covered include:

“By the end of the course, you will learn about:

  • History of laparoscopy
  • What is Luftinflation?
  • From Luftinflation to robotic endodontic surgery”

What you'll learn

Laparoscopy is one of the oldest GI endoscopic procedures. It is introduced on September 21, 1901, when Georg Kelling, a surgeon from Dresden, Germany, described his new technique, “coelioscopy,” and use of pneumoperitoneum to create visual intra-abdominal space. read more »»

Over 200 years, there was an immense development of laparoscopic surgery in technical and medical innovations. There has been rapid evolution during the last two decades with close interaction between technology and the medical-surgical innovators. Disease-oriented surgical management to a more patient-oriented approach is the consequence shift for decades and is leading to more innovations useful to decrease the morbidity of many people. Learn more about the history of laparoscopy in this course designed by Medvarsity and Dosily.

Who Should Attend?

  • Gynecologists
  • General practitioners
  • Primary care physicians
  • Undergraduate medical students (Interns)
  • Postgraduate students in medicine
  • Nurses
  • Life science graduates

Instructor

Dr. Liselotte Mettler

Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynecology


4/5

Dr. Liselotte Mettler is known for her combination of immense medical knowledge and ability, combined with the kind of sensitivity and compassion that is crucial for a doctor dealing with highly intimate matters requiring real discretion.

She was born in Vienna, Austria. From 1959-1981 she conducted her medical studies, doctorate, gynecological specialist training, habilitation, and professorship in Tübingen, Vienna, and Kiel.

After receiving her doctorate in 1967, she quickly distinguished herself as a valuable asset in the medical world as both a researcher and a surgeon, becoming one of the first to perform laparoscopic hysterectomies in Europe. From 1981-2008 she was Deputy Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein. From 1990 – 2008 she was Director of the Kiel School of Gynecological Endoscopy and also Head of the Kiel Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine Division.

She is General Secretary of the International Academy of Human Reproduction, Honorary member of IFFS, Senator of ESGE.

Her main fields of activity are reproductive medicine, gynecological endoscopy, and gynecological endocrinology. Dr. Mettler is actively participating in many societies and organizations.

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Instructor

Dr. Liselotte Mettler

Consultant – Obstetrics and Gynecology


4/5

Dr. Liselotte Mettler is known for her combination of immense medical knowledge and ability, combined with the kind of sensitivity and compassion that is crucial for a doctor dealing with highly intimate matters requiring real discretion.

She was born in Vienna, Austria. From 1959-1981 she conducted her medical studies, doctorate, gynecological specialist training, habilitation, and professorship in Tübingen, Vienna, and Kiel.

After receiving her doctorate in 1967, she quickly distinguished herself as a valuable asset in the medical world as both a researcher and a surgeon, becoming one of the first to perform laparoscopic hysterectomies in Europe. From 1981-2008 she was Deputy Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein. From 1990 – 2008 she was Director of the Kiel School of Gynecological Endoscopy and also Head of the Kiel Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine Division.

She is General Secretary of the International Academy of Human Reproduction, Honorary member of IFFS, Senator of ESGE.

Her main fields of activity are reproductive medicine, gynecological endoscopy, and gynecological endocrinology. Dr. Mettler is actively participating in many societies and organizations.

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