At the Top Ichilov Medical Center, Parkinson's disease is successfully treated using an innovative procedure called "surgery without surgery."
An elderly patient, who had suffered from Parkinson's disease for many years and experienced severe tremors, was completely cured using focused ultrasound under MRI guidance. This procedure is completely safe and is currently the most effective and fastest method for treating Parkinson's disease.
How is the procedure performed?
MRI provides detailed three-dimensional visualization of the brain, allowing the doctor to accurately identify the source of the problem. A special helmet directs the stream of ultrasound waves precisely to the problematic area causing unwanted symptoms. The helmet is controlled by a doctor sitting behind a glass partition, who activates the device using a regular computer mouse. During the procedure, the patient remains fully conscious, and doctors periodically check their overall condition and reflexes to ensure there are no side effects.
The procedure is conducted under the constant supervision of an expert group of doctors, including heads of neurosurgery, neurology, and neuroradiology departments.
The effect of the procedure occurs just 10 minutes after it begins: the patient has much better control over their body.
Only 2 hours after the "surgery without surgery," the patient can independently get out of bed and move around the room.
It is important to note that this technology is also successfully used at the Top Ichilov Clinic for treating oncological diseases, such as uterine cancer and bone cancer.
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What are the advantages of "surgery without surgery"?
This procedure is completely safe, painless, and, as experience has shown, remarkably effective. The technology was developed by the Israeli company "Insightec" and has successfully passed all clinical trials. The procedure is a full replacement for surgical intervention, but unlike it, does not cause trauma to the body and does not require anesthesia, which can be problematic for elderly individuals.
After a one-hour session, individuals who could not hold a cup, write, or perform other simple tasks will be able to live a full, independent life.
- Parkinson's Disease