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UCSF Vascular Surgeons have the expertise and skill to treat all forms of aortic arch diesase, including Takayasu’s arteritis, a rare form of vasculitis rarely seen in a community practice.
Takayasu’s arteritis, a rare form of vasculitis,…
Tetralogy (teh-TRAL-o-je) of Fallot (fah-LO) is a congenital heart defect. A congenital heart defect is a problem with the heart's structure that's present at birth. This type of heart defect changes the normal flow of blood through the heart.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare,…
UCSF vascular and endovascular surgeons have over five decades of proven experience in complex abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and have been pioneers in the field. In the 2015 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the UCSF program earned the…
Robotic Surgery Suite consisting of a surgeon console with hand controls, a movable patient cart with robotic arms and the vision cart display Magnified 3-D HD Images Photo courtesy of Intuitive Surgical
UCSF thoracic surgeons are pioneers in the field of robotic-…
UCSF vascular and endovascular surgeons have over five decades of proven experience in complex abdominal aortic aneurysm repair and have been pioneers in the field. In the 2015 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, the UCSF program earned the…
The UCSF Thoracic Oncology Program is a regional, national, and international referral center for lung cancer. Our surgeons are known for their willingness to be aggressive in the appropriate case. We are also a high volume center for thoracic…
Enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and lumps within it (nodules) are both relatively common. They may be obvious to the naked eye or can be found incidentally by imaging studies of the neck, such as a sonogram of the carotid arteries or a CT or MR of…
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ composed of two cone-like lobes or wings connected via the isthmus. The gland regulates metabolism by secreting hormones. When diseases affect the thyroid, its size or activity may become abnormal.
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The liver processes almost everything a person consumes, including chemicals, medications and alcohol. In some instances, these substances may cause serious injury to the liver, resulting in toxic hepatitis - a condition that causes inflammation of the liver.
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UCSF colorectal surgeons now offer a minimally invasive procedure called Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) for removal of rectal tumors and early stage rectal cancers. TEM is available only at a select group of instiutions nationwide. …
In transposition of the great arteries, the two major arteries leaving the heart are connected to the wrong ventricles, the two lower chambers of the heart. The result is that blood containing oxygen from the lungs is pumped back into the lungs, while blood that lacks oxygen,…
Diabetes is a serious disease, which, if not controlled, can be life threatening. It is often associated with long-term complications that can affect every system and part of the body. Diabetes can contribute to eye disorders and blindness, heart disease, stroke, kidney…
Diabetes, defined as elevated blood sugar, is a disorder of metabolism, i.e., the way the body uses digested food for growth and energy. If not controlled, diabetes can be life threatening and associated with long-term complications that can affect every…