Doctors in Israel possess truly invaluable experience in diagnosing and treating 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 tumors are treated using modern approaches such as minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, various types of ablation, radio- and chemotherapy, and the use of immunotherapy and targeted drugs.
Therapy Methods
Tumors 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, and all instruments are introduced through artificial or natural openings in the body, with control over the procedure being conducted 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 treatments for a wide range of benign and malignant neoplasms.
Interventional Methods
Often, as an alternative to surgical operations, 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 supplying the tumor, causing their walls to stick together and thus blocking the blood supply to the neoplasm.
- Cryodestruction – destruction of tumor cells using ultra-low temperatures (introduction of a probe with liquid nitrogen into the neoplasm).
- Ultrasound ablation – overheating of tumor tissues using energy from multiple focused beams of ultrasound radiation.
- Radiofrequency ablation – destruction of the tumor using an electrode inserted into it, which is supplied with an electric current at a frequency of up to 500 kHz.
- Chemoblation – introduction of aggressive substances into the tumor that cause cell death (alcohol, phenol, etc.).
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be used to remove remaining malignant cells after surgery or to reduce the size of the neoplasm before surgery. Cytostatics and cytotoxic agents that act at the systemic level are used for this purpose – they circulate freely throughout the body with the bloodstream and destroy rapidly dividing and therefore the most vulnerable tumor cells. Chemotherapeutic agents can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other types of treatment.
Radiotherapy
Radiation methods are widely used in the treatment 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 such procedures.
Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Crossing the threshold of the 21st century, humanity has gained new means to combat malignant tumors – immunotherapy and targeted drugs. Immunotherapy allows the mobilization of the body's own defense forces, activating cellular protection that tumor tissues can usually evade. Targeted drugs act directly on the neoplasm cells, disrupting their biochemistry or destroying them using cytotoxic substances introduced into their molecules.
The range of methods used for the treatment of retroperitoneal tumors in Israel is extremely broad, and patient reviews confirm the high level of training of Israeli specialists and the good equipping of the country's clinics with new equipment.
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Diagnostics
Patients planning to undergo therapy at Ichilov have access to a service such as a preliminary video consultation with a specialist. Even while 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 a 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 your first doctor consultation. The case manager will continue to assist you with any issues – from coordinating doctors to translating medical documents. The doctor will carefully review the results of the examinations you underwent at home, clarify symptoms and medical history, and prescribe additional diagnostic procedures.
Examinations
- Physical examination, medical history review.
- 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 tumors in Israel cost
Numerous foreign tourists have already realized at least one undeniable advantage that distinguishes the treatment of retroperitoneal tumors 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 medical centers worldwide.
- Accelerated examinations 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 pricing and the ability to pay upon receiving 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!