Professor Doron SchwartzHead of the Nephrology and Dialysis Department
Treatment of kidney failure at Top Ichilov in Israel is not just about applying new methods and medications; it involves the use of cutting-edge techniques, innovative equipment, and revolutionary drugs.
The doctors at Top Ichilov do not just treat; they effectively heal, successfully curing complex diseases, healing both body and soul, and restoring patients' high quality of life and joy from feeling healthy.
Experimental approaches, revolutionary technologies, and cutting-edge equipment help doctors in Israel perform their daily work at the highest level.
Kidney Failure: Treatment in Israel – A New Perspective on an Old Problem
The kidneys are one of the vital organs that remove toxins and purify the blood, acting as a filter. In kidney failure, this function is impaired. Toxins are not eliminated from the body and accumulate in tissues, leading to the deterioration of all organ functions.
Treatment of kidney failure in Israel, unlike in CIS countries, involves the application of the most modern techniques and technologies. At Top Ichilov, kidney failure is not just treated. Special attention is given to solving this complex medical problem in Israel, and all efforts of the doctors are directed towards the complete healing of patients.
Currently, treatment in Israel for such a widespread and complex medical issue as kidney failure is conducted using both medical and surgical methods.
Acute Kidney Failure: Treatment in Israel
- Medical treatment for kidney failure in Israel involves prescribing medications that eliminate the causes of the disease. In cases of blood loss, intravenous infusions of donor blood or its substitutes are performed. In cases of food poisoning, gastric lavage is performed to cleanse the body of toxins.
- In each specific case, individual nutrition is prescribed.
- Kidney failure: hemodialysis. If medical treatment for kidney failure does not yield the expected results, hemodialysis is used. Using specialized state-of-the-art equipment, blood is purified of toxins – metabolic waste products. The hemodialysis machine performs the function of the kidneys.
Chronic Kidney Failure: Treatment in Israel
- Chronic kidney failure is primarily a complication of chronic kidney pathologies – pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis. As with the acute form, individual dietary plans with restrictions on salt and protein are prescribed.
- Medical treatment for chronic kidney failure in Israel aims to alleviate the symptoms of the disease. Diuretics and medications that lower blood pressure are used.
- If drug therapy does not have the desired effect, dialysis (purification) is initiated, and the patient is prepared for a kidney transplant.
- Kidney transplantation. A donor kidney is used for transplantation, even in the absence of blood type matching. The surgery is performed laparoscopically over a period of 3 hours. To prevent postoperative complications and allow time for the transplanted kidney to acclimate, it is placed under the patient's diseased kidney, which is not removed. After 14 days, the transplanted kidney begins to function, performing its role for 15 years. After that, a repeat transplant is required. However, during these 15 years, the patient lives a full life without strict dietary restrictions, without dialysis, and without the constant use of diuretics.
Kidney Failure in Israel: Accurate Diagnosis – The Foundation of Successful Treatment
Before starting treatment, the patient undergoes a thorough examination – studies and tests are conducted using the latest equipment, which allows for accurate diagnosis, determination of the stage of kidney failure, and assessment of the condition of other internal organs. Based on the diagnostic results, which at Top Ichilov take 3 days, an individual treatment plan is developed that is maximally effective and acceptable for the specific patient.
Day One – Examination by the Leading Nephrologist
Top Ichilov employs the best nephrologists in Israel. One of the leading doctors examines the patient. During the examination, the doctor evaluates the results of the diagnostics conducted in the CIS, carefully studies the medical history, compiles a disease history in Hebrew, and refers the patient for diagnostic testing regarding kidney failure.
Day Two – Diagnostic Studies
- Kidney failure: laboratory studies. Blood and urine tests are conducted to determine the degree of functional impairment of the kidneys.
- Kidney failure: ultrasound of the kidneys and urinary tract. Ultrasound allows for high-precision detection of the degree of kidney damage, the condition of the second kidney, and areas of obstruction in the urinary tract.
- Kidney failure: kidney scintigraphy provides an opportunity to meticulously and accurately study the functional state of the kidneys, urinary tract, identify areas of obstruction, and assess blood circulation in the kidneys.
- Kidney failure: computed tomography. Helps to study the kidney tissue layer by layer and assess the degree of damage.
- Kidney failure: angiography. A highly informative method for studying the condition of the renal blood vessels.
- Kidney failure: biopsy. A biopsy is performed to confirm the diagnosis and degree of kidney failure and to choose the most appropriate treatment regimen.
Day Three – Expert Group Conclusion
On the third day, an expert group of doctors selects the most effective treatment program for the patient with "kidney failure" based on the diagnostic results and the overall condition of the patient.
- Treatment in Israel: DMSA kidney scanning
Kidney Failure: Prices in Israel
A complex disease like kidney failure is treated in Israel using only modern techniques and innovative technologies, along with the latest generation of medications. However, despite all these advantages, it is important to note another significant benefit – treatment prices, which are 30-50% lower than European and American rates.
The cost of the treatment program is calculated based on the severity, stage of the disease, overall health indicators of the patient, and the therapeutic procedures used. Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the treatment regimens depending on the patient's response to the kidney failure treatment. If you want to know the prices for treating your medical issue, our consultant can provide only an approximate cost of the treatment program for your condition.
Kidney Failure: Advantages of Treatment at Top Ichilov
- Highly qualified doctors nephrologists who accurately diagnose and skillfully perform kidney transplant surgeries within 3 days. According to patient reviews, those who received top-level medical assistance, Israeli doctors are unmatched in professionalism and modern approaches to solving the most complex medical problems.
- Innovative equipment helps Israeli doctors accurately establish diagnoses and expertly treat severe diseases.
- Kidney failure: medical treatment in Israel is the number one choice for any disease. When conducting drug therapy, Israeli doctors use only the latest generation of medications that are highly effective against diseases and safe for the human body.
- Kidney failure: surgical treatment in Israel is performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic methods, which preserve healthy tissues as much as possible, minimize the risk of postoperative complications, shorten recovery time, and significantly enhance the quality of life for the patient.
- The cost of treating the issue known as "kidney failure" is calculated individually, taking into account the prescribed procedures and the patient's response to therapy. Payment is made without prepayment and only after the therapeutic procedures, which favorably distinguishes Israeli medicine.
- Creating comfortable conditions for the patient to help them recover faster is the primary task of the International Department staff, who serve as medical translators and personal medical companions.