The Minimally Invasive Surgery Program is a comprehensive
state-of-the-art, Center of Excellence at Legacy Health System,
Portland, Oregon encompassing all laparoendoscopic surgery. The
program has components including management of the patient
through a continuum of care, physician training and proctoring,
postgraduate education, nursing education, research, stringent
credentialing based on four levels of care, clinical protocols,
outcome studies and patient registry.
Lee L. Swanstrom, MD FACS
Program Director
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health System, Portland, OR
Clinical Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Paul D. Hansen, MD
Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Portland Providence Hospital, Portland, OR
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Mark H. Whiteford, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health System, Portland, OR
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Christy M. Dunst, MD
Esophageal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health System, Portland, OR
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program, Legacy Health System, Portland, Oregon presents:
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