At Ichilov Clinic, significant successes are achieved in the treatment of cancer of the internal organs. In particular, the latest advancements in anti-cancer therapy are used in the treatment of kidney tumors. The result of treatment is the removal of the neoplasm, halting the spread of the oncological process, and achieving a stable remission. Depending on the severity of the case, the treatment protocol that will provide the maximum positive effect is selected. The use of gentle and organ-preserving minimally invasive techniques is possible. The clinic has both the technical equipment and medical personnel to conduct innovative treatments – targeted therapy, radiotherapy according to modern standards, and gentle types of tumor destruction.
The team of doctors involved in treatment includes highly qualified oncologists, urologists, radiologists, and other specialists. Through their joint efforts, they achieve significant results, as evidenced by reviews of kidney tumor treatment in Israel. Even in complex cases, doctors manage to improve the patient's condition, relieving them of pain and other manifestations of the disease. The cost of kidney tumor treatment in Israel is lower than in European countries and the USA, with the same high level of therapy and its effectiveness at 98%.
Kidney Tumor Treatment in Israel: Current Techniques
The therapy tactics depend on the individual characteristics of the tumor and the overall condition of the patient. Currently, Ichilov Clinic uses only those types of therapy whose effectiveness has been proven. Preference is given to minimally invasive types of therapy, where it is possible to remove the neoplasm without removing the entire organ.
RFA. An effective method of destroying the pathological focus without performing a full operation. Instead of subjecting the patient to surgical intervention, doctors introduce a special thin needle through the skin under ultrasound control directly into the tissue of the neoplasm. The needle serves as a conductor of high-frequency current: impulses locally heat the diseased tissues to the temperature at which their destruction occurs. RFA (radiofrequency ablation) is performed under local anesthesia, on an outpatient basis.
Cryodestruction. Extremely low temperatures also have the ability to cause instant necrosis of tissues, destroying small vessels that supply the tumor with nutrients. This method is usually employed to destroy neoplasms with clear boundaries. The introduction of liquid nitrogen (its temperature is about 200 degrees below zero) is done percutaneously: a cryoneedle is introduced under ultrasound control. The method has no contraindications or complications, so it can be used multiple times without harm to the body.
Stopping the tumor's blood supply. Nutrients necessary for the growth and development of the neoplasm enter through the renal artery. The embolization method involves blocking this artery, after which the pathological neoplasm gradually degrades and disappears. The procedure is also minimally invasive: without cutting tissues, a catheter is introduced through a puncture in the femoral artery, which is transported along the vessel to the renal artery (under ultrasound control). There, the catheter delivers micro-particles-emboli, which close the vessel's lumen and disconnect the tumor from the blood flow.
FUS ablation. Another non-surgical method of destroying neoplasms in the kidneys that does not require even tiny incisions on the body. Ultrasound waves of a specified length pass through tissues and organs and negatively affect only the pathological focus, destroying it through rapid heating of the tissues.
Chemotherapy. Used in conjunction with surgical treatment or as the primary method. The clinic employs modern treatment protocols that include new generation cytostatic drugs. They successfully destroy cancer cells throughout the body but have fewer side effects compared to outdated drugs.
Monoclonal antibody therapy. A type of targeted therapy – a form of treatment where drugs act selectively, not damaging normal cells of the body. Monoclonal antibodies have the property of binding only to atypical cells containing a specific membrane protein. This allows doctors to destroy the disease at the cellular level by attaching a chemotherapeutic agent or radioactive substance to the monoclonal antibody. Additionally, monoclonal antibodies can train the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
Radiotherapy. A course of radiotherapy is prescribed before surgery (to reduce the size of the neoplasm) or after it (to destroy residual cancer cells). At Ichilov Clinic, sessions are conducted on the latest linear accelerators, which irradiate the tumor tissue with maximum precision, without harming healthy tissues.
Surgery. If non-surgical removal of the neoplasm is not feasible, it is surgically destroyed by performing a resection of the tumor with the capture of nearby tissues. The modern standard is to perform minimally invasive surgeries with small tissue incisions. Instead of a more traumatic open surgery, laparoscopic surgery (performed through several small incisions) or SILS surgery (one incision in the navel area) is performed. A camera is introduced into the patient's body through the incision, which broadcasts the course of the operation on a screen. This approach minimizes damage to healthy tissues and shortens the recovery time after surgery to a few days.
If the kidney is affected to the extent that restoring its functionality is impossible, an open nephrectomy – removal of the organ – is performed.
- RapidArc — a new advancement in radiation therapy
- Focused ultrasound: FUS ablation
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted chemotherapy
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Diagnostics
Treatment of kidney tumors in clinics in Israel always begins with the patient undergoing an examination. It takes only three days and is 100% accurate due to the use of modern diagnostic equipment and technologies.
First day
On the day the patient arrives in Israel, a primary consultation with the attending physician occurs.
Second day
The next day, diagnostic procedures are performed:
- Urine and blood tests
- Hormone level tests
- Biopsy with histological examination
- MRI, CT, PET-CT
- X-ray
- Ultrasound.
Third day
A council of doctors is convened, analyzing the research data and developing a therapy plan.
You can receive detailed consultation and expert recommendations for kidney cancer treatment without coming to Israel via Skype. This is especially important for patients who have not yet decided where they want to undergo treatment, as well as for those who have doubts about whether the diagnosis made at home is correct or whether the prescribed treatment is effective. To receive a consultation via Skype, you need to submit a request on the website. During the consultation, the clinic's doctor will express their opinion on the diagnosis, assess the correctness of the therapy proposed at home, and provide their recommendations for the treatment strategy. A written conclusion will be sent to the patient's email.
How much does kidney tumor treatment cost in Israel
The cost of kidney tumor treatment in Israel is 30-50% lower than in clinics in Germany, Austria, France, or the USA. The exact price depends on the severity of the case and the chosen therapy method.
Advantages of Treatment at Ichilov Clinic
- 100% reliable diagnostic studies
- Selection of the most effective and modern types of therapy
- Possibility of organ-preserving treatment
- High-class specialists at the clinic
- Moderate price.
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