History

The Scandinavian Surgical Society is the oldest international surgical society in the world.


The society was founded in 1893 by the initiator Prof. E. A. Tscherning from Denmark.


The 80-year anniversary book, from which some historical photos and texts are highlighted in the galleria below. The whole book can be found here or by clicking on the book below.

Prof. Dr. med. E. A. Tscherning (1851-1919)

Founder of the Scandinavian Surgical Society