Rune Gærtner

Rune Gærtner serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Anaesthesiology. His clinical work is based at Copenhagen University Hospital (Region Hovedstaden), as evidenced by his institutional email domain.

His research portfolio demonstrates three core pillars:

• Breast Cancer Surgery: Pioneering studies on phantom breast sensations, lymphedema, and functional impairment with nationwide epidemiological impact
• Perioperative Optimization: Development of multimodal protocols for pain/nausea management and post-anesthetic recovery pathways
• Critical Care Innovation: Recent expansion into septic shock interventions and Tactical Emergency Medical Services systems

Analysis of publication trends reveals strategic evolution from foundational breast cancer outcomes research (2010-2011) toward acute care systems development (2024-2025). His high-citation work on lymphedema (201 citations) and phantom pain has directly influenced clinical guidelines, while newer studies demonstrate methodological progression from observational cohorts to randomized trials and mixed-methods system design. All research maintains consistent focus on patient-centered metrics and translational clinical applications.