Professor Tzvi Ramleading neurosurgeon
At the Top Ichilov clinic, the most advanced non-surgical methods for treating brain tumors are used: stereotactic radiosurgery for removing small tumors in 1 session, radiation therapy on next-generation 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.
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Treatment of brain tumors in Israel – unprecedented achievements of "future medicine"
At the Top Ichilov clinic, oncologists, radiologists, and neurosurgeons choose the treatment method for central nervous system tumors considering not only the type and location of the tumor, 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 tumor from several sides. 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 tumors in 1 session. At Top Ichilov, this procedure is performed on TrueBeam next-generation systems, 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 the development of recurrence or stop the growth of the tumor 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. Treatment of brain cancer in Israel is conducted using special medications aimed at destroying continuously and uncontrollably dividing cancer cells. Types of brain tumors such as lymphoma and medulloblastoma are highly sensitive to chemotherapy, so they are treated with chemotherapeutic agents. Doctors at the leading Top Ichilov clinic use the latest generation chemotherapeutics that have high efficacy and minimal side effects. Since their action is selectively directed at the cells and tissues of the tumor, their negative impact on the body is minimized. Typically, at Top Ichilov, chemotherapy courses are prescribed individually based on the results of the latest molecular and genetic tests. This treatment is more targeted and therefore more effective on average by 30%, and such treatment often helps patients who were previously considered hopeless.
Surgical removal of tumors
- Endoscopic transnasal removal of pituitary tumors is a minimally invasive operation that allows the tumor to be removed without making an opening in the skull. The endoscope and microsurgical instruments are introduced through the nasal cavity. The tumor is extracted through the same route. At Top Ichilov, this type of surgical intervention is preferred because it causes less trauma to the body.
- Surgical treatment – safe open surgery for brain tumor removal in Israel. Only in cases where non-surgical treatment and minimally invasive surgery are not possible, the clinic's specialists perform an open surgery craniotomy. Initially, under general anesthesia, a small opening is made in the skull to access the tumor. Often, the tumor 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 commands, allowing the doctor to avoid damaging functionally important areas of the central nervous system during tumor excision. The removal is performed under 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 tumor removal operation, Gleadel wafers can be implanted, which are the latest chemotherapy method. These wafers consist of a special polymer mixed with a drug that destroys malignant cells. The polymer gradually dissolves, and the drug 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.
Medical Procedures
- RapidArc — a new radiation therapy
- Brachytherapy
- Craniotomy
- Craniotomy under local anesthesia. Awake craniotomy
- Radiation therapy
- Neuro-oncological rehabilitation in Israel
- Modern methods of surgical treatment of brain tumors in Israel
- Endoscopic surgeries
- Removal of brain tumors
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
Brain Tumors: Advanced Diagnostic Methods in Israel
Treatment of brain cancer in Israel begins only after conducting highly accurate diagnostics and developing an individual therapy plan. Experienced diagnosticians at the Top Ichilov clinic perform quality diagnostics on state-of-the-art equipment within 3 – a maximum of 4 days.
Day One – Examination by the leading neurosurgeon of the clinic
Upon arrival at the clinic, the leading specialist in treating central nervous system tumors immediately examines the patient. The doctor meticulously examines the patient, carefully studying and analyzing all medical documentation provided by the patient. Following the examination, the doctor creates a new medical history in Hebrew and issues referrals for diagnostic examinations.
Day Two – Diagnostics
- MRI, PET-CT. Instrumental diagnostic methods allow for the precise localization of the tumor, its type, and the condition of the brain tissues surrounding the neoplasm. Positron emission tomography enables the detection of micrometastases and distant foci of secondary oncological lesions in brain structures.
- Biopsy with subsequent histological examination of the collected materials is performed to determine the type of tumor or to establish the malignancy of the process.
Day Three – The doctors' council formulates a treatment plan
After receiving the results of the diagnostic studies, the doctors collectively formulate the most appropriate and effective treatment program for the patient, monitor its implementation, and make adjustments if necessary.
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- Computed tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Diagnostics — PET CT
- Cerebral angiography at the Top Ichilov Medical Center, Israel
- Biopsy and histological studies
Treatment of Brain Tumors in Israel: Cost
Recently, many patients from the CIS countries choose to treat brain tumors abroad due to the high level of medicine. However, most of our compatriots are deterred by the cost of brain tumor removal surgery in clinics in Germany and the USA, where prices are indeed very high. In contrast, the cost of brain tumor removal in Israel is half that of America and at least 30% lower than in Europe.
Additionally, at the Top Ichilov clinic, there are many free services, one of which is determining the approximate cost of treating brain cancer and other central nervous system tumors. Exact prices are established only after diagnostics.
| Type of Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Basic diagnostic package | from $1680 |
| Non-surgical treatment | from $12800 |
| Surgery | from $17600 |
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| Consultation is conducted by world-class expert Professor Tzvi Ram |
Treatment of brain cancer: why choose Israel
- World-class doctors, who are virtuosos in the latest unique treatment methods and skillfully apply modern and sometimes even revolutionary technologies.
- Modern equipment allows for easy and incredibly precise diagnosis of oncological pathology, benign neoplasms of the central nervous system, and effectively relieving patients of serious ailments.
- Affordable prices and a convenient payment system attract patients from different countries around the world. At Top Ichilov, there is no prepayment for treatment. Moreover, the patient pays only for the procedures completed, each separately, so they do not overpay for unnecessary medical services.
- Comfortable conditions and attentive staff are very important criteria when choosing a clinic. At Top Ichilov, all conditions are created for foreign patients to feel the care and support of the medical staff and recover faster.