Dr. Tatyana RabinLeading specialist in the radiation therapy department
The radiation therapy department in the oncology department of the Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv has received a new advanced device called "HDR-BRAVOS" from Varian International. This new device will allow the medical team to perform more precise planning. Advanced quality control systems and accuracy in procedure execution enable monitoring and tracking of the source's location at every point and ensure compliance between the planning system and practical execution.
New technologies – new service at the medical center
With the implementation of the new technology, a brachytherapy service has been opened at the Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv, led by Dr. Tatyana Rabin, a physician with extensive experience in these treatment methods.
“A significant advantage of this type of treatment is that it allows for directing high-dose radiation to the tumor itself, with almost no scattering of radiation to surrounding tissues. Due to the intensity of the radioactive source and its short range of action, there is an opportunity to increase the radiation dose to the tumor, thus significantly improving success rates and chances of cure,” explains Dr. Rabin.
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Applications of the new technology
Initially, this service will be provided to patients with gynecological tumors, but in the future, it will be expanded to other areas.
Treatment is performed by inserting a special applicator into the vagina, which contains a device for delivering radiation. The treatment is conducted under spinal anesthesia, so the patient feels nothing.
The procedure takes only a few minutes and, as mentioned above, significantly increases the chances of recovery for patients.
According to Dr. Rabin, the capabilities of the device are numerous and diverse, and in the future, the service will also be expanded to other areas, such as prostate cancer and other tumors.
Brachytherapy is an essential part of radiation therapy for patients with cervical cancer. This treatment typically combines external radiation, chemotherapy, and brachytherapy.
Treatment for patients with cervical lesions will be conducted under anesthesia weekly, totaling 4-5 times.
Some patients with gynecological tumors who have undergone surgery may require brachytherapy directed at the tumor bed; this treatment does not require anesthesia and is performed weekly, up to 3 times, sometimes in combination with external radiation.
Patients are invited for a consultation with Dr. Rabin to make treatment decisions; timelines and necessary preparations will be determined based on the specific case. Subsequently, if necessary, consultations with nursing staff and an anesthesiologist will be conducted.