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Welcome to North Pacific Surgical Association

The North Pacific Surgical Association strives to bring together surgeons residing in the States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Our members have a desire to enhance the science and art of surgery and the quality of surgical practice through scientific meetings and professional discussions.

The North Pacific Surgical Association was organized in 1912. The first meeting for the purpose of organization was held in Portland on March 6, 1912, and the second meeting at which organization was completed, was held in Seattle on May 12 of the same year.

Each year, NPSA holds its annual meeting in November. 

NPSA Purpose:

The purpose of the Association is to bring together persons residing in the States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta who desire to enhance the science and art of surgery and the quality of surgical practice through scientific meetings and professional discussions.

The North Pacific Surgical Association was organized in 1912. The first meeting for the purpose of organization was held in Portland on March 6, 1912, and the second meeting at which organization was completed, was held in Seattle on May 12 of the same year.


Abstract presentation at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Boise, ID.

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 News and Information, Calendar of Events

NPSA Council Meetings

NPSA Council Meeting - Spring Meeting Date TBD - 2023

Council Dinner and Meeting - Nov 9, 2023, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Hyatt Regency Vancouver BC

Annual Meeting

November 11-12, 2022, Hotel Murano, Tacoma, WA: Info, click HERE


  • 30 Nov 2022 10:39 AM | Anonymous

    Futile or Fruitful? Analysis of the Epidemiology, Timing and Outcomes Including Post-Discharge Decannulation Rates for Tracheostomy in Severe COVID-19 Respiratory Failure - Dr. Joseph Lee, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA

    Beyond Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Evolving Minimally Invasive Colectomy from Multi-Day Admissions to Same-Day Discharge - Dr. Mike Vu, MultiCare Health Network, Tacoma, WA; 2 Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA

    Delayed Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy is Associated with Decreased Recurrence-Free Survival Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer - Dr. Thomas Sutton, Oregon Health & Science University; Legacy Health System

    Left to Right: Dr. Vance Sohn, Dr. Thomas Sutton, Dr. Mike Vu, Dr. Joseph Lee, Dr. Laszlo Kiraly.


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