Doctors in Israel possess truly invaluable experience in the diagnosis and therapy of a wide spectrum of benign and malignant neoplasms. Here, diagnostics are conducted using modern equipment and take no longer than three to four days.
At Ichilov, retroperitoneal tumours are treated using modern approaches such as minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, various types of ablation, radio- and chemotherapy, and the use of immune and targeted drugs.
Therapy Methods
Tumours are characterized by abnormal tissue growth. They can be benign or malignant. Israeli specialists pay special attention to the treatment of the latter, as they are the most dangerous to health. Today, Israeli medicine has a wide range of treatment options for such diseases.
Surgery
Surgical removal is the most effective and rapid method for treating neoplasms, especially benign ones. Depending on the location of the neoplasm, various surgical techniques may be used – open surgeries, laparoscopic, and endoscopic interventions. Open interventions are becoming less common, giving way to minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries – during which no large incisions are made, all instruments are introduced through artificial or natural openings in the body, and control over the course of the intervention is carried out using intraoperative computed tomography.
Minimally invasive surgeries actively utilize robotic systems. Today, many are familiar with the da Vinci surgical robot, which Israeli specialists use to perform surgical treatment for a wide range of benign and malignant neoplasms.
Interventional Methods
Often, as an alternative to surgical operation, less invasive procedures can be used, during which the neoplasm is destroyed using various physical or chemical processes.
- Sclerotherapy – the introduction of aggressive chemical agents into the blood vessels feeding the tumour, which causes their walls to stick together and thus block the blood supply to the neoplasm.
- Cryodestruction – destruction of tumour cells using extremely low temperatures (introduction of a probe with liquid nitrogen into the neoplasm).
- Ultrasound ablation – overheating of the tumour tissues using energy from multiple focused beams of ultrasound radiation.
- Radiofrequency ablation – destruction of the tumour using an electrode inserted into it, to which an electric current of up to 500 kHz is applied.
- Chemoblation – introduction of aggressive substances into the tumour that cause the death of its cells (alcohol, phenol, etc.).
Chemotherapy
To remove remaining malignant cells after surgery or to achieve a reduction in the size of the neoplasm before surgery, chemotherapy may be used. For this, cytostatics and cytotoxic agents that act at the systemic level are used – they freely circulate throughout the body with the bloodstream and destroy rapidly dividing and therefore the most vulnerable tumour cells. Chemotherapeutic agents can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other types of treatment.
Radiotherapy
Radiation treatment methods are widely used in the therapy of malignant neoplasms, but not only. Patient irradiation is conducted on modern systems that provide almost complete protection of healthy tissues from radiation. At Ichilov, super-modern linear accelerators are used for this equipment.
Immune and Targeted Therapy
Having crossed the threshold of the 21st century, humanity has gained new means to combat malignant tumours – immune and targeted drugs. Immune drugs allow mobilization of the body's own defenses, activating cellular protection that, under normal conditions, tumour tissues can bypass. Targeted drugs specifically affect the neoplasm cells, disrupting their biochemistry or destroying them with cytotoxic substances introduced into their molecules.
A wide array of methods is employed for the treatment of retroperitoneal tumours in Israel, and patient reviews confirm the high level of training of Israeli specialists and the good equipping of the country's clinics with new equipment.
Diagnostics
Patients planning to undergo therapy at Ichilov have access to a service such as a preliminary video consultation with a specialist. While still at home, you can communicate with a doctor via Skype in a video conference mode and get answers to your questions. Upon arrival in Israel, your diagnostics will take no longer than three days. The first appointment with the doctor for those who have undergone a video consultation is free of charge.
Consultation
Together with the case manager who met you at the airport, you arrive at the clinic for the first consultation with the doctor. The case manager will continue to assist you with any questions – from coordinating doctors to translating medical documents. The doctor will carefully review the results of the examinations you underwent at your place of residence, clarify symptoms and medical history, and prescribe additional diagnostic procedures.
Investigations
- Physical examination, medical history investigation.
- Biopsy and histopathology.
- Radiological diagnostics (Ultrasound, CT, MRI).
- Immunohistochemical and other laboratory studies.
Consultation Board
The doctors in the consultation board clarify the final diagnosis and plan the treatment program. On this day, the patient can learn the full cost of the planned treatment and its prognosis.
How Much Does Treatment of Retroperitoneal Tumours Cost in Israel
Numerous foreign tourists have already realized at least one undeniable advantage that distinguishes the treatment of retroperitoneal tumours in Israel – the cost of therapy. Here, citizens of France, Germany, and other European Union countries can save at least 30-40% compared to treatment at home.
Advantages of Ichilov
- Specialists with extensive clinical experience and unique training, having specialized in leading global medical centers.
- Accelerated examination using a full range of modern techniques.
- Effective types of therapy – from robot-assisted minimally invasive surgeries to the latest targeted drugs.
- Individual approach, personal translator-curator, attentive and friendly attitude of the clinic's medical staff.
- Moderate price and the possibility of payment upon receipt of medical procedures.
If you or your loved ones have signs of illness, contact Ichilov; there is no reason to delay. Provide your contact details – we will call you and schedule a consultation!