Kidney Biopsy in Israel

Professor Doron Schwartz

head of the nephrology and dialysis department

During a kidney biopsy, a small fragment of kidney tissue is taken for further examination under a microscope to detect damage or signs of disease. At Top Ichilov Clinic, this procedure is performed according to proven clinical experience methodologies and using the most modern devices that track every movement of the physician and any changes in the body.

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30%

of diagnoses made in CIS countries are not confirmed at Top Ichilov Clinic

98%

of patients underwent complete diagnostics in just 3 days

1230

procedures using the modern "da Vinci" system

Kidney tissue biopsy at our clinic is performed under ultrasound guidance. This method is most effective for examining:

• changes in the organ's tissues due to various kidney pathologies;
• the condition of tissues affected by malignant cells in kidney oncology;
• the condition of the implanted organ.

A kidney biopsy is indicated when blood, urine tests, or visual examinations do not provide enough information to diagnose the problem (for example, kidney cancer). The kidney biopsy is also used to determine the stage of kidney disease and the effectiveness of the treatment method. For instance, a kidney biopsy is performed if a kidney transplant has been done and the transplant is not functioning as expected.

In most cases, a kidney biopsy is performed by inserting a thin needle through the skin (percutaneous method) under the guidance of imaging equipment that helps direct the needle and obtain a sample. Depending on the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient, the kidney biopsy may be performed during ureteroscopy (in cases of kidney stones, pregnancy, or transplanted kidney) or via a transurethral method (for patients with blood clotting disorders and endocrine system pathologies).

The kidney biopsy procedure at Top Ichilov Clinic is scheduled considering the individual tolerances of the patient – analgesics and other medications used during the procedure. The biopsy is performed with minimal pain and a low risk of complications. Thanks to the use of the latest equipment, we obtain the most accurate results of kidney tissue biopsies in the shortest time.

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