Numerous reviews from medical tourists testify to the high level of Israeli surgeons and oncologists, specialists who have been engaged in the therapy of malignant neoplasms 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 Ihilov center use highly effective methods for treating kidney tumours, such as laparoscopic organ-sparing surgeries, percutaneous radiofrequency and cryoablation, and prescribe modern targeted therapies 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 neoplasm 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 (in most cases) mass in the abdominal area. Typically, the full triad is present only in the late stages; in the early stages, some of the aforementioned 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 who have undergone 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 therapies.
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. Statistics show that if only 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. The clinic widely employs laparoscopic surgeries, which allow for the resection of affected tissues without the need for a large open incision. Laparoscopic interventions speed up the time required for postoperative rehabilitation of the patient.
Ablation
Today, several ablative techniques have been developed that allow for minimally invasive removal of the tumour. These procedures are performed under ultrasound or tomography control and are based on the impact on the neoplasm through 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 that can stimulate 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; reviews confirm the effectiveness of the comprehensive approach employed by Israeli oncologists.
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 had 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 your treatment course (translating medical documents, organizing doctors, etc.). You will go with them to your appointment with a specialist at Top Ihilov.
Second Day — Tests
- Urine analysis.
- Complete blood count.
- Blood biochemistry.
- Kidney ultrasound.
- MRI or CT.
- Arteriography, excretory urography, bone scans, and other specialized types of radiological examinations.
- Histopathological studies.
Third Day — Consultation
The consultation includes several specialized experts who collectively determine the exact type of neoplasm, stage, and develop a treatment program.
Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma in Israel – Prices
The affordable cost of treating renal cell carcinoma 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 Ihilov
- 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 therapies.
- Individual approach, polite staff, personal translator-curator.