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Dr MIRZA AWARDED A CTSA GRANT FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH - Sept 2012

Dr Mirza received a Clinincal and Translational Science Award for a pilot study to look at the role of Lithium in the treatment of prostate cancer.

DRS GRIEBLING AND THRASHER NAMED TOP 1% IN NATION AND DR HOLZBEIRERLEIN NAMED IN TOP 10%

These doctors were listed among 30 doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital that are the best in their field according to US News and World Report. View the complete list

UROLOGY FACULTY NAMED AS TOP UROLOGISTS IN KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL for 2012 -2013

Drs Thrasher, Holzbeierlein, Griebling, Duchene and Nangia were named by Kansas City Business Journal as top urologists in Kansas City, KS and MO this year. We congratulate our faculty for this honor.

BEST UROLOGY CARE IN KANSAS CITY AND KANSAS for 2011-2012 BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORTS

The Dept of Urology was again recognized by the US News and World Report as providing the best urological care in Kansas City and Kansas. This is based on a number of criteria. For details go to: US News and World Report University of Kansas

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL OPENS THRID DAVINCI ROBOT FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY

The University of Kansas Hospital remains the leader in the field of minimally invasive surgery, with increasing number of cases being performed to the point that they have had to purchase a third DaVinci robot. This is the most in the region and reflects the expertize in the Department of Urology and other Departments.

UROLOGY FACULTY NAMED AS TOP UROLOGISTS IN KANSAS CITY for 2011-2012 BY U S NEWS AND WORLD REPORTS

Drs Thrasher, Holzbeierlein and Griebling we named by U S News and World Reports as top urologists in Kansas City, KS and MO this year. We congratulate our faculty for this honor. The roster of Top Doctors listed in the U S News and World Report is assembled by an independent research company that solicits nominations from physicians in academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, regional hospitals and physicians in private practice. The research team then reviews the nominee's training, achievements, and appointments along with other credentials to receive the distinction. View the website link for further details: US News and World Report Top Doctors

UROLOGY CLINIC MOVES TO THE NEW MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING

The Dept of Urology moves into the beautiful new patient friendly Medical Office Building (MOB) at the University of Kansas Hospital. The clinic is now located on the second floor of the MOB just across from the new Olathe Blvd parking garage (park and use walkway on the second floor of the garage). The MOB is located on the south side of the complex, just behind the main hospital entrance. More details and directions can be obtained from the website: http://www.kumed.com/default.aspx?ID=5120

DIRECTIONS TO THE UROLOGY CLI NIC: http://www.urologyatkumed.com/TopNav/Directions.aspx

DR THRASHER ELECTED TO THE UROLOGY RESIDENCY REVIEW COMMITTEE

Dr Thrasher was recently honored by being elected to this very important committee that oversees the training of urologists in the United States. This Committee evaluates urology training programs and has a role in ensuring standards of training requirements.

THE DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CANCER CENTER HAS RECENTLY STARTED A NEW CLINIC FOR MEN

The new clinic has the goal of reducing men's risk of prostate cancer. This clinic that was established with a generous gift from Burns and McDonnell is specifically aimed at men who may be at high risk of developing prostate cancer based on their family history. The clinic, the first of its kind in the region, utilizes dietary therapy, drug therapy, and supplements as well as possible clinical trials as options to men. In addition, beginning in February the clinic will begin working with survivors of prostate cancer to reduce their risk of recurrence, evaluate side effects of previous prostate cancer treatment with a focus on cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors.