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Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (HPB) Program

WEBMaurice Galante Distinguished Professorship in Hepatobiliary Surgery. The Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (HPB), GI, Skin, and Sarcoma Section (HPB-GISS) provides …

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Lower Extremity Bypass Surgery UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBLower Extremity Bypass Surgery. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results from the build-up of plaque (atherosclerosis) in the arteries of the legs. For most people with PAD, …

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Patient Center UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBThe advantages of minimally invasive surgery are: Less post-operative pain. Reduced risk of Infection. Shorter hospital stays. More rapid return to normal activities. Although less …

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Jennifer C. Price, MD UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBDr. Jennifer Cohen Price is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and hepatologist, specializing in treating patients needing liver transplants. Her research interests include …

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Heart Surgery Overview UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBHeart surgery is done to correct problems with the heart. More than half a million heart surgeries are done each year in the United States for many heart problems.

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News & Events UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBGastrointestinal cancer surgeons at the UC San Francisco have performed the health system’s 15,000th robotically assisted minimally invasive surgery, making it the …

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Pancreatic Cancer UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBPancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on its side. …

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June Peng, MD UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBJune Peng, MD is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of HPB-GISS surgery based primarily at John Muir Health in Walnut …

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Thyroid Cancer UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBThyroid cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a gland at the base of the throat near the …

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Conditions & Procedures UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBRadioembolization also known as selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT), is a form of radiation therapy used to selected patients who are not candidates for surgery due to the …

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Raynaud's Syndrome UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBRaynaud's is a rare disorder that affects the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to different parts of your body. Raynaud's is sometimes called a …

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About Us UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBAdvanced Laparoscopic Liver Procedures. UCSF is one the few centers nationally that performs a large number of advanced laparoscopic liver procedures. While some large …

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Liver Transplant (Pediatric) UCSF Department of Surgery

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Upper (GI) Endoscopy UCSF Department of Surgery

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Wilson Disease UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBKayser-Fleischer Rings. Kayser-Fleischer rings result from a buildup of copper in the eyes and are the most unique sign of Wilson disease. During an eye exam, a health care …

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Alagille Syndrome UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBHow common is Alagille syndrome and who is more likely to have Alagille syndrome? Alagille syndrome occurs in about one of every 30,000 live births. 3 The disorder affects …

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Dialysis UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBThis content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDDK …

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Thymoma & Thymic Carcinoma UCSF Department of Surgery

WEBPhysical exam and health history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems …

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