As the first institute in the country to perform robotic-assisted surgeries with the SP system, UIC continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with robotic surgery, enabling its team to achieve several worldwide “firsts.”
“Since breast cancer cannot be prevented, we focus on early detection and advancing treatment," said Dr. Diane Drugas, general surgeon at UI Health, who specializes in the treatment of cancer and benign conditions of the breast.
UIC's Liver Transplant Program is one of the most respected and innovative programs in minimally invasive surgery. The team continues to raise the bar for donor and recipient care, hoping to inspire more people to consider becoming living donors.
Led by Dr. Enrico Benedetti, UI Health performed the nation’s first insurance-covered islet cell transplant for a patient with brittle Type 1 diabetes. The procedure, using the FDA-approved therapy Lantidra from UI Health,…
As one of the few institutes with robotically assisted surgeries, UIC took on Lukas’ complex case without hesitation. Dr. Spaggiari and his team recognized not just the complexity of his condition, but the opportunity to restore his quality of life.
Every day, the kidneys filter about 200 quarts of fluid—that’s enough to fill a big bathtub. As blood flows through these organs, waste substances and excess water are removed and ultimately exit the…
Each year, thousands of patients with kidney failure remain on the transplant waiting list, hoping for a life-saving donor match. The wait can stretch for years, with many enduring dialysis and declining health…
Every year on Feb. 4, World Cancer Day serves as a global reminder of the ongoing fight against cancer and the importance of innovation, collaboration, and compassion in patient care. At the forefront…
