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Cranial Vault RemodelingOur physicians can treat children born with cranial abnormalities, such as those that may indicate a need for cranial vault remodeling. This procedure involves the surgical removal and reshaping of fused cranial bones, or craniosynostosis, to allow...
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TMS Therapy for Refractory DepressionThere's new hope for people with refractory depression, which is depression that doesn't respond to conventional treatment. Psychiatry and behavioral health specialists at The University of Kansas Health System offer a drug-free therapy called deep...
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Lymphedema SurgeryLymphedema is a condition where lymph fluid or fatty tissues build up under the skin, causing pain, swelling and discomfort. It is a common side effect of cancer treatments that require the removal of lymph nodes. Lymphedema often occurs in the arm...
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Heart Pacing DevicesTo help manage heart rhythms, doctors can insert a heart pacing device. Some devices help diagnose heart rhythm problems, and others treat them. The heart rhythm specialists at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City are some of the be...
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Left Atrial Appendage Closure DevicesSome people with heart disease may be at a higher risk for stroke because they cannot be on blood thinners. Many times, especially in people with atrial fibrillation, stroke occurs because of clots that form in the left atrial appendage (LAA) – a sm...
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Acute Inpatient RehabilitationPatients who have had a traumatic injury, a debilitating disease or certain types of surgery may need acute inpatient rehabilitation with an intensive, multidisciplinary approach. At The University of Kansas Health System, we offer leading-edge reha...
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Deep Brain StimulationThe shaking and involuntary movements of Parkinson's disease and essential tremor can make everyday activities nearly impossible. One technology used to control tremors and shaking is deep brain stimulation, or DBS. We are one of only a few hospital...
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Gender-Affirmation SurgeryAt The University of Kansas Health System, we take a multidisciplinary approach to gender-affirming surgical care, also known as transgender surgery or sex-reassignment surgery. We combine plastic surgery, reconstructive urology and gynecology. Our...
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LASIK and Refractive SurgeryThirty years ago, the only options for correcting vision were eyeglasses or contact lenses. Today, there is a much broader range of vision correction options to offer, including LASIK and refractive surgery. Using state-of-the-art laser systems, our...
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MRI-Guided Focused UltrasoundThe University of Kansas Health System is our region’s first provider to offer an innovative, noninvasive treatment for essential tremor or Parkinson’s disease with hand tremor as the main symptom. It is an MRI-guided focused ultrasound called Exabl...