Treatment of Brain Tumours in Israel

Professor Tzvi Ram

leading neurosurgeon

At Top Ihilov Clinic, the most advanced non-surgical methods for treating brain tumours are used: stereotactic radiosurgery for removing small tumours in 1 session, radiation therapy on state-of-the-art TrueBeam systems equipped with the latest linear accelerators and systems that make therapy as effective and safe as possible, and many others.

In cases where surgery on the brain is unavoidable, it is performed only by world-class specialists who are virtuosos in all methods and technologies of modern neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. Preference is given to gentle minimally invasive methods and operations accessed through the nose, which do not require a skull incision.

97%

of Top Ihilov patients are completely free of brain tumours

42%

of diagnoses of "brain tumour" made in CIS hospitals were not confirmed at Top Ihilov

78%

of patients did not require surgery after a course of radiotherapy

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Overcoming a brain tumour in Israel is possible!

The innovative equipment at Top Ihilov Clinic in Israel allows doctors to perform quality diagnostics and conduct effective treatment of brain cancer using non-surgical or minimally invasive methods.

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Treatment of Brain Tumours in Israel – Unprecedented Achievements of the "Medicine of the Future"

At Top Ihilov Clinic, oncologists, radiologists, and neurosurgeons choose the treatment methodology for central nervous system neoplasms considering not only the type and location of the tumour, its characteristics, the patient's age and overall condition, but also the possibility of intraoperative and postoperative complications. The doctors at the clinic have the most modern methods at their disposal.

Non-surgical Treatment

• Stereotactic radiosurgery involves the impact of a radioactive high-energy beam directly on the tumour from multiple angles. It is performed only under the control of the most modern CT or MRI devices. This method of radiation is used in Israel for treating small tumours in 1 session. At Top Ihilov, this procedure is performed on TrueBeam systems of the latest generation, which are the safest and most effective today. The systems are equipped with the latest radiation planning, navigation, and motion and breathing control systems, allowing healthy tissues to remain completely untouched.
• Radiation therapy is used before, after, or even instead of surgery to prevent recurrence or stop the growth of the formation in cases of inoperability. Radiation is conducted in courses, also using TrueBeam systems. This innovative equipment allows reducing the number of sessions to 4-5, as well as shortening the duration of each session to 20 minutes.
• Chemotherapy. The treatment of brain cancer in Israel is conducted using special medications aimed at destroying continuously and uncontrollably dividing cancer cells. Types of brain tumours such as lymphoma and medulloblastoma are highly sensitive to chemotherapy, so they are treated with chemotherapeutic agents. The doctors at the leading Top Ihilov Clinic use the latest generation chemotherapeutics that have high efficacy and minimal side effects. Since their action is selectively aimed at the cells and tissues of the neoplasm, their negative impact on the body is minimized. Typically, at Top Ihilov Clinic, the chemotherapy course is prescribed individually based on the results of the latest molecular and genetic tests. Such treatment is more targeted and therefore more effective on average by 30%, and this treatment often helps patients who were previously considered hopeless.

Surgical Removal of Tumours

• Endoscopic transnasal removal of pituitary tumours is a minimally invasive operation that allows for the removal of the tumour without making an opening in the skull. The endoscope and microsurgical instruments are introduced through the nasal cavity. The tumour is extracted through the same route. At Top Ihilov, this type of surgical intervention is preferred as it causes less trauma to the body.
• Surgical treatment – safe open surgery for brain tumour removal in Israel. Only in cases where non-surgical treatment and minimally invasive surgery are not possible, the clinic's specialists perform open surgery craniotomy. Initially, under general anesthesia, a small opening is made in the skull to access the tumour. Often the neoplasm itself is removed under local anesthesia. This approach was developed in Israel and is called awake craniotomy. The patient remains conscious, communicates with the neurosurgeon, and follows his commands, allowing the doctor to avoid damaging functionally important areas of the central nervous system while excising the tumour. Removal is performed under the constant control of a powerful microscope, MRI, and CT, using various modern instruments: micro-pump (suction), electric forceps (Bipolar Forceps), or ultrasonic aspirator (Ultrasonic Aspirator).

If the patient wishes, after the tumour removal operation, Gleadel wafers can be implanted, which are the latest means of chemotherapy. These wafers consist of a special polymer mixed with a drug that destroys malignant cells. The polymer gradually dissolves, and the medication is absorbed by the brain tissues. Since this chemotherapy does not go through the bloodstream, it is more effective and does not cause the usual side effects. However, this method is not suitable for everyone, so it is necessary to consult an oncologist.

Brain Tumours: Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Israel

The treatment of brain cancer in Israel begins only after conducting diagnostics characterized by high accuracy and developing an individual therapy plan. Experienced diagnosticians at Top Ihilov Clinic perform quality diagnostics on ultra-modern equipment within 3 – at most 4 days.

Treatment of Brain Tumours in Israel: Cost