2000 SLS Presidential Address
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I give special thanks to Dr Paul Wetter and Janis Chinnock who, beginning in 1988, opened their home and their lives to the foundation of a society that would provide information and education in the field of laparoscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgery and that would recognize individuals who made an outstanding contribution to that field. That the society exists is a tribute to their dedication, constant attention to our needs, and vision of a future where surgical intervention is less painful, more effective, and truly less frightening, not only for our patients but also for ourselves as well. For your work and your dedication, I personally, and we as a society, thank you.
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