An estimated 10 million adults suffer from chronic backpain, a condition that can limit activity.  The new Extreme Lateral InterbodyFusion (XLIF) procedure offers patients a safe, effective and less invasivealternative to traditional spine surgery.  Dr. William Smith, neurosurgeon,explains.

Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathectomy is asurgical treatment to help patients suffering from Hyperhidrosis,otherwise known as excessive sweating. (Dr.Smith)
Channel 3 News,Las Vegas (7-28-05; 11pm)

The Nevada Neurosciences Institute celebratesits First Year Anniversary. (Dr.Anson)
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Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) is aminimally invasive procedure which offers patients a safe and effectivealternative to traditional spinal surgery. (Dr.Smith)
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Channel 4, UMC Digest, Las Vegas(2005)

Charite Artificial Disc Surgery is usedinstead of spinal fusion to help 20 year old patient with a herniateddisc. (Dr.Smith)
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Doctors donate time and expertise to help ayoung boy brought to Las Vegas from the Philippines. (Dr.Anson)
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Valley Health Systems - Winter 2005
"New Procedure Helps Reduce Recovery Time From BackSurgery"

In Business Las Vegas - July 23-29,2004

US News Magazine (PDF) - July 12, 2004
"Southern Nevada's Largest Neurosurgical Offers Comprehensive Brain-Related and SpineCare"

Women's Care (PDF) - Spring 2004
"A Remarkable Story" and"BrainLAB"

Las Vegas Life (PDF) - January 2004 - Top DocsIssue
"Derek & Roy - Meet Dr. Duke, stellarsurgeon and likely hero in 2003's biggest medicaldrama"

Money Magizine - October 13,2003
"How To Find The BestCare"

Las Vegas Review (PDF) - July 2, 2005 (NevadaSection)
"Turning a Nickname into aMisnomer"