Prof. Dr. Ismail Gögenur obtained his PhD in Medicine, Authorization for Medical Practice, and a Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc) from the University of Copenhagen, in 1999, 2001 and 2009, respectively. From 2007 to 2012, he worked as a Senior Resident at Gentofte University Hospital. From 2013 to 2014, he worked as an Associate Professor at Herlev Hospital. Since 2014, he has been working as a Professor and Senior Consultant at Sjællands Universitetshospital, Køge. He is also the Founder and Director of the Center for Surgical Science (CSS).