Center for Surgical Science (CSS)
Cecilie Larsen is a dedicated healthcare professional currently serving as a Research Assistant at the Center for Surgical Science since October 2023. Previously, Cecilie worked as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Department of Surgery and Surgical Science at Sjællands Universitetshospital from September 2020 to October 2023. Earlier experience includes roles as a Nurse at Region Sjælland Vikarbureau and a Student Assistant at Kræftens Bekæmpelse. Additionally, Cecilie contributed to surgical nursing at Holbæk Sygehus and Herlev Hospital, focusing on gastro surgery. Educational background includes a Master's degree in Health Sciences from Syddansk Universitet and a Nursing degree from Professionshøjskolen UCC Nordsjælland, complemented by a high school diploma from Stenhus Gymnasium.
Center for Surgical Science (CSS)
The Center for Surgical Science was founded in 2015 with the aim to improve the treatment of patients with surgical diseases resulting in minimal morbidity and optimal clinical outcomes. Through a cross-disciplinary research approach and by using multi modal interventions we want to characterize the major issues for patients undergoing surgery in order to individualize pre-, intra- and postoperative treatment. We have a focus on understanding what drives an excellent treatment for patients with different comorbidities and different surgical diseases. Our major research areas are in patients with cancer in the digestive tract, patients undergoing emergency surgery and patients undergoing abdominal wall and bariatric surgery. In the clinical setting we have implemented ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery’ protocols in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery and are using minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopic surgery, robot assisted laparoscopy, combined endoscopic laparoscopic procedures, and advanced endoscopic techniques). We firmly believe that state of the art ‘Enhanced Recovery After Surgery’ protocols and minimally invasive surgical techniques are the main stay of any surgical treatment and a prerequisite for performing research in surgical pathophysiology. Our vision is deeply inspired by pioneers within this field. CSS is utilizing a wide spectrum of research methodologies including in vitro studies, ex vivo studies, prospective and randomized clinical trials, and epidemiological research. We have thus, based on the different research methodologies, divided our research group in three research groups: - The big data and personalized surgery group. - The translational research group. - The clinical outcomes research group.