Lawrence Drahota MD FACS

Professional Experience:

1987–current
General Surgery Practice
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

1997–2002 Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Director of Trauma

1994–1997
Co-Director of Trauma

Education:

1982–1987 University of Kansas Medical Center
Internship and Residency in General Surgery

1978–1982 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Medical Degree

1974–1978 University of Notre Dame
Bachelors of Science, Pre-Med

Publications:

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repairs, Multicenter Trial, Fitzgibbons, Robert, et al;
Annuals of Surgery, Vol 221, No 1, Jan 1995.

Thorascopic Wire Localization of Solitary Pulmonary Nodule, Video Conference
Southwest Surgical Conference

Successful Gel Foam Imbolization of Intercostal Artery Disruption Secondary to Blunt

Trauma
Wilkins, Harry et al. Poster Presentation Nice, France, 1999

Certifications & Licensures:

American Board of Surgery Certified, 1988; Recertified 1995

Advanced Trauma life Support Instructor Recertified 1998

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery 1995

State of Kansas License No. 20267

Professional Memberships:

American College of Surgeons

Southwest Surgical Society

Kansas City Surgical Society

Interests and Activities:

Golf, Hunting, Fishing & International travel