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illustration of itnernal organs indicating the spleen

December 22, 2015

Surgeons at UI Health spare patient’s spleen using robot-assisted technique

First-of-its-kind procedure minimizes risk of severe infections

Lawrence Ross, surgeon and photographer

November 17, 2015

Surgery and photography not so different, physician says

Urologist sees the world in a new way, through the lens

Dr. T. William Evans

April 21, 2015

Surgeon likes to be part of the ‘before’ and ‘after’

‘It makes me proud to make someone look better’

Maria Siemionow

April 8, 2014

Pioneering reconstructive transplant surgeon joins UIC

Led team that performed first near-total face transplant in U.S.

Kimberly Gossel and Dr. Enrico Benedetti

April 8, 2014

New approach leads to ‘only hope’ for successful kidney transplant

UIC physicians use orphan drug to fight destructive antibodies

Maria Siemionow

April 3, 2014

Reconstructive transplant surgeon joins UIC

Polish physician performed first face transplant in U.S.

Kimberly Gosell

April 3, 2014

With no hope of kidney match, woman receives successful transplant

Orphan drug renders destructive antibodies harmless

Xiaoping Du

October 28, 2013

Discovery could lead to anti-clotting drugs with less risk of bleeding

Discovery could lead to anti-clotting drugs with less risk of bleeding

Gina Davis holds a photo of her as a baby with a cleft lip and palate.

March 5, 2013

Bringing smiles to kids’ faces around the world

Gina Davis found the inspiration to start a student organization from her own life experience.

Jose de la Cruz

October 24, 2012

Laser boosts accuracy in cataract surgery

A new laser system for cataract surgery, with accuracy to a few hundred-thousandths of an inch, allows eye surgeons to optimize and customize the incision and ensure the best possible outcome.

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