Prof. Liselotte Mettler, hailing from Vienna, Austria, embarked on a remarkable journey through the medical world from 1959 to 1981, spanning Tübingen, Vienna, and Kiel, where she honed her expertise in gynecology. Since earning her doctorate in 1967, she has been a trailblazer in European medicine, pioneering laparoscopic hysterectomies and establishing herself as both a distinguished researcher and a skilled surgeon. Serving as Deputy Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein from 1981 to 2008, she significantly contributed to the advancement of reproductive medicine, gynecological endoscopy, and endocrinology. Her leadership extended to roles as Director of the Kiel School of Gynecological Endoscopy and Head of the Kiel Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine Division. As General Secretary of the International Academy of Human Reproduction, Honorary member of IFFS, and Senator of ESGE, Prof. Mettler continues to shape the landscape of her field, embodying a rare blend of medical acumen and compassionate care.
Liselotte Mettler, an Austrian-German surgeon, is renowned for her expertise in endocrinology, reproductive medicine, gynecological endoscopy, and gynecological oncology. She holds the title of professor emeritus in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Kiel University in Germany, where she collaborated closely with Kurt Semm. Mettler has authored over 600 publications and numerous books. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to her field, she was awarded the prestigious Order of Merit of Schleswig-Holstein (Verdienstorden des Landes Schleswig-Holstein) in 2021.