Professor Shlomi KonstantiniHead of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department
Neurosurgeons at the Top Ihilov clinic use unique, revolutionary surgical methods and modern equipment to treat various brain tumours, including gliomas, allowing for the implementation of any innovations in the field of diagnosis and therapy. Among the innovations, it is worth mentioning stereotactic radiosurgery, which can completely destroy a brain glioma in a single session lasting no more than 20 minutes. Treatment in Israel begins with the destruction of gliomas detected at early stages that have not metastasized, and this is done without surgery. At Top Ihilov, this procedure is performed using the most modern TrueBeam systems equipped with the latest linear accelerators, a breathing control system, and other innovative technologies that make radiation much more effective and completely safe.
Thanks to the application of the latest innovations in science and technology, experienced doctors at Top Ihilov make an accurate diagnosis within 3-4 days and conduct successful glioma treatment at the highest level in the shortest possible time.
In Israel, the treatment of brain glioma is entrusted to the most experienced doctors, true luminaries, and the best specialists in the country: neurosurgeons, oncologists, and radiologists who save the lives of thousands of patients with brain tumours every day.
Radiation therapy in Israel has reached a completely new level
Glioma: treatment in Israel at the Top Ihilov clinic
Treatment of oncological diseases in Israel can be called exemplary: strictly adhering to the highest international standards, it impresses with its effectiveness. The survival rate of cancer patients who have undergone treatment in the clinics of the Promised Land is considered one of the highest in the world. Treatment of brain glioma in Israel is no exception. At the Top Ihilov clinic, specialists in brain tumour treatment practice several highly effective methods of healing from neoplasms.
Non-surgical methods of glioma treatment
- Radiosurgery. Using modern linear accelerators that have long replaced the "gamma knife" technology in Israel, doctors at the clinic can destroy a small tumour using a directed beam of powerful radiation. This non-surgical removal of brain glioma has become widespread in Israel today. In large clinics, such as Top Ihilov, the latest generation TrueBeam systems with increased power and safety are used for this purpose. A tumour detected at early stages disappears completely in a single session lasting no more than 20 minutes. Healthy tissues remain completely untouched.
- Radiotherapy is conducted in conjunction with surgical treatment and allows for the complete destruction of remaining cancer cells using an external radiation source.
- Glioma: treatment in Israel. Chemotherapy. After the tumour is removed, the patient is prescribed chemotherapy to destroy the "lurking" atypical cells in the body. It should be noted that only the most modern chemotherapeutic agents are used at Top Ihilov, specifically targeting cancer cells while not damaging healthy ones.
- Supportive treatment. Treatment of brain glioma in Israel, regardless of the chosen method, is accompanied by the administration of medications necessary to alleviate the overall condition: anticonvulsants, anti-edema agents, and pain relievers.
Glioma: surgical treatment in Israel
Removal of glioma in Israel at the Top Ihilov medical center is performed using both endoscopic and classical methods. In the clinic, considering the skill of neurosurgeons and the use of the revolutionary awake craniotomy method (the patient is conscious during the operation, allowing the doctor to fully control the process of tumour removal while preserving important cognitive functions), the effectiveness of surgical treatment with maximum preservation of healthy brain tissues has reached 95%.
Treatment of brain glioma in Israel is always a comprehensive therapy and an individual approach to each patient
Medical procedures
- Craniotomy under local anesthesia. Awake craniotomy
- Radiation therapy
- Treatment using radiosurgery methods in Israel
- Chemotherapy
Glioma in Israel – the most accurate diagnosis
At Top Ihilov, there is a diagnostic department that can confidently be called exemplary: the coordinated work of doctors and medical staff, the latest expensive equipment, and the use of modern research methods allow for diagnosis in the shortest possible time.
First day – preliminary consultation
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient is directed for a consultation with a leading neurosurgeon, one of the renowned specialists of international level. The doctor conducts a primary examination, analyzes the results of previous examinations and the medical history. Based on the obtained data, a basic diagnostic program is developed.
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Second day – diagnosis
The basic diagnostic program for patients with glioma consists of the most modern and effective procedures.
- Extended blood test (including biochemistry and tumor markers).
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). This method allows for the registration of the slightest changes in tissues. The examination is conducted using the latest devices with the highest resolution available today at 3 Tesla.
- Functional MRI.
- CT (computed tomography) allows for precise localization of the tumour and determination of its size.
- Biopsy. Tissue samples are taken and sent for histological examination to determine the type of tumour.
- Angiography helps determine the exact location of the tumour in relation to the blood vessels in the brain. This information is necessary for the successful conduct of surgery.
If necessary, the doctor prescribes additional procedures for the patient, such as bone scintigraphy.
Third day – treatment plan
For each patient at Top Ihilov diagnosed with glioma, a special expert group is created from leading specialists in various fields of medicine: neurosurgeons, oncologists, radiologists, chemotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists. This composition allows for the development of a comprehensive treatment plan aimed not only at the successful removal of brain glioma in Israel but also at the overall health of the body.
Diagnostic procedures
- Biopsy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Treatment of glioma in Israel: prices
The cost of glioma treatment in Israel differs significantly from the cost of therapy for this type of brain tumour in clinics in Europe or the USA. By coming for treatment at Top Ihilov, the patient saves a substantial amount of money (35-45%).
Payment for medical assistance in any clinic in the country is made in stages and does not include prepayment.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Basic diagnostic package | from $1680 |
| Non-surgical treatment | from $12800 |
| Surgery | from $17600 |
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| The consultation is conducted by world-class expert Professor Zvi Ram |