Treatment of Colorectal Diseases in Israel

Professor Ptakhia Raisman

Surgeon

Colorectal diseases are a common group of conditions for which patients seek treatment in Israeli clinics. Israeli doctors have accumulated vast experience in treating various intestinal diseases, as well as in precise diagnostics. Many patients come to the Top Ichilov clinic when diagnosed with colorectal cancer; however, with timely treatment of various conditions, this severe diagnosis could have been avoided.

5000

foreign patients receive treatment at the Top Ichilov clinic annually

82%

successful cases of treatment with conservative methods

1230

procedures using the modern "Da Vinci" system

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The doctors at the Top Ichilov clinic have extensive experience in treating the following colorectal diseases:

• Ulcerative colitis;
• Crohn's disease;
• Irritable bowel syndrome;
• Megacolon;
• Ischemic colitis;
• Colorectal tumors and other conditions.

Symptoms of Colorectal Diseases

The majority of colorectal diseases share a number of similar signs:

• Abdominal pain;
• Disruptions in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or alternating between the two);
• Bloating and rumbling in the abdomen.

Colorectal diseases are characterized by a latent period of disease development during which the patient does not experience discomfort. In the next phase, the disease transitions to an active phase, during which the first symptoms appear. Weight loss is not typical for colorectal diseases; however, they are accompanied by severe symptoms such as elevated body temperature and discomfort in the lower abdomen. Mucus or traces of blood may be present in the patients' stool.

Treatment of Colorectal Diseases in Israel

Colorectal diseases vary in the intensity of symptom manifestation and possible consequences for the patient. Depending on the type of disease, its stage of development, and the patient's condition, the Top Ichilov clinic employs the following types of treatment:

• Medication therapy. Depending on the patient's diagnosis, Israeli doctors use immunosuppressants to treat colorectal diseases. Since bacteria can be the causative agents of intestinal diseases, antibiotics are also used in treatment.
• Therapeutic diet – this is an important stage in the treatment of any intestinal infection. The Top Ichilov clinic employs highly qualified dietitians who develop effective individual diets for our patients.
• Surgical operation. In cases where the first two treatment methods are ineffective, surgical intervention is employed to treat colorectal diseases. Depending on the extent of intestinal damage, surgeries may be more or less extensive. For conditions such as ulcerative colitis, a proctocolectomy is performed – a surgery for the complete removal of the colon and rectum.

The Top Ichilov clinic is working on improving diagnostic and treatment methods for patients with colorectal diseases, making them painless and minimally invasive. The latest medical drugs and the experience of the medical staff are crucial components of successful treatment!

Colorectal Diseases: Diagnosis

The Top Ichilov clinic is equipped with the latest technology, allowing for accurate diagnosis and minimally invasive examinations of patients. The clinic's doctors recommend that patients undergo the following types of diagnostic examinations:

• Consultation with a doctor and initial examination;
• Blood tests;
• Stool tests for hidden blood;
• Rectosigmoidoscopy – a practically painless procedure during which a tube with optics is inserted into the patient's rectum, allowing for precise examination of the patient's intestine;
• Colonoscopy – a commonly used method of endoscopic diagnosis performed with a colonoscope. During this type of diagnosis, the doctor can take tissue samples for biopsy;
• CT;
• X-ray examination of the intestine;
• Capsule endoscopy.