Numerous reviews from medical tourists indicate the high level of Israeli surgeons and oncologists, specialists who have been engaged in the therapy of malignant tumors of the kidneys for many years. Modern diagnostic equipment is used here, which reduces the examination time to just a few days.
The doctors at the Top Ichilov center use highly effective methods for treating kidney tumors, such as laparoscopic organ-sparing surgeries, percutaneous radiofrequency and cryoablation, and prescribe modern targeted drugs to patients.
Treatment Methods for Renal Cell Carcinoma in Israel
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) arises from the cells lining the internal surface of the tubules responsible for conducting filtrate through the structures of the kidneys. This is the most common type of malignant tumors of the kidneys in adult patients (90 to 95% of cases).
The disease is characterized by a classic triad of symptoms — hematuria, abdominal pain syndrome, and the presence of a palpable mass (in most cases) in this area. Typically, the complete triad is present only in late stages; in early stages, some of the above symptoms may be absent. Often, the disease is asymptomatic and is discovered incidentally during examinations for unrelated reasons. Other manifestations of RCC in patients may include weight loss and loss of appetite, anemia (and conversely, erythrocytosis), and a number of other disorders.
The main risk factors are excess weight, smoking, and high blood pressure (about 50% of cases). Other risk factors include exposure to heavy metals, chlorinated organic compounds, hydrocarbons, and prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In women after hysterectomy, the risk of developing RCC is twice as high as in women with an intact uterus.
Israeli specialists use an exceptionally wide range of techniques for treating this disease, from surgical operations to the latest targeted drugs.
Surgery
The optimal method for treating RCC is complete or partial nephrectomy, the surgical removal of part or all of the affected kidney. Usually, some healthy tissue surrounding the neoplasm and nearby lymph nodes are also removed. According to statistics, if only the kidney tissues are affected, resection can achieve complete remission in about 90% of cases.
If the neoplasm is less than 4 cm in size, partial nephrectomy may be performed, preserving the kidney. Laparoscopic surgeries are widely used in the clinic, allowing for resection of affected tissues without the need for a large open incision. Laparoscopic interventions help to speed up the time required for the patient's postoperative rehabilitation.
Ablation
Today, several ablative techniques have been developed that allow for minimally invasive tumor removal. These procedures are performed under ultrasound or tomography control and are based on the effect on the neoplasm using various physical processes — freezing, electric current, radio waves. An electrode or cryoprobe is introduced into the neoplasm through a puncture in the skin, which, by appropriately affecting the cancer cells, destroys them. Ablative methods show particularly good results in treating small neoplasms (less than 3.5 cm).
Targeted Therapy
Targeted therapy uses the latest drugs capable of stimulating the patient's immune system to fight the disease independently (so-called immune checkpoint inhibitors). Monoclonal antibodies, interferons, and interleukins may also be used.
Many people from different countries around the world choose to undergo treatment for renal cell carcinoma in Israel, and reviews confirm the effectiveness of the comprehensive approach employed by Israeli oncologists.
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Diagnosis of Renal Cell Carcinoma in Israel
Our clinic offers you the opportunity to consult with a doctor while still at home. In a video consultation, you can learn more about the tests you will undergo and the types of treatment procedures. This is very convenient — upon arrival in Israel, you will already have all the necessary knowledge. Additionally, patients who have undergone such a video consultation receive their first appointment with a doctor for free.
First Day — Consultation
A representative from the clinic will meet you at the airport. This is a translator-curator who will assist you throughout the treatment course (translating medical documents, organizing doctors, etc.). You will go with them to your appointment with a specialist at Top Ichilov.
Second Day — Tests
- Urine analysis.
- Complete blood count.
- Blood biochemistry.
- Kidney ultrasound.
- MRI or CT.
- Arteriography, excretory urography, bone scanning, and other specialized types of radiological studies.
- Histopathological studies.
Third Day — Consultation
The consultation includes several specialized experts who collegially determine the exact type of neoplasm, stage, and select a treatment program.
Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma in Israel – Prices
The affordable cost of renal cell carcinoma treatment in Israel is one of the reasons for the high popularity of the country's clinics among foreign patients. Patients from the United States, Sweden, and the United Kingdom typically save at least 30-40% compared to treatment in their home countries.
Advantages of Top Ichilov
- The clinic's specialists have unique experience and practice a comprehensive approach, ensuring high treatment effectiveness.
- Examinations take only a few days.
- A wide range of modern treatment methods — minimally invasive surgeries, ablative procedures, and the latest targeted therapy agents.
- Individual approach, courteous staff, personal translator-curator.