Tookad Procedure in Israel at Top Ichilov

Professor Jack Baniel

leading urological surgeon

Israeli scientists have made a breakthrough in oncourology by developing a revolutionary method for treating prostate cancer. The method is called vascular photodynamic therapy – the Tookad method. Experimental studies at the world-renowned Weizmann Institute (Israel) involved over 400 patients from 11 countries. Two-year postoperative monitoring of the health status of the study participants confirmed a high (over 80%) effectiveness of the innovative technique.

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successfully performed minimally invasive surgeries at Top Ichilov clinic

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of patients avoided surgery due to accurate diagnostics

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of cancer cases can be prevented thanks to diagnostics at stage 0

The Tookad Procedure in Israel – What is the essence of the procedure

The essence of the method lies in combining laser therapy with the administration of Tookad Soluble – a photosensitized substance synthesized from the photosynthetic pigment of a type of aquatic bacteria that feed on light energy.

The patient is intravenously administered Tookad Soluble over 10 minutes. The accelerated metabolism of tumor cells, unlike healthy ones, contributes to the rapid accumulation of the substance.

Immediately after this, photodynamic action is performed on the tumor focus using a fiber optic probe for 22 minutes, activating the action of the administered drug. A modern laser device with near-infrared radiation is used in the procedure.

The light stream triggers a chain reaction that destroys the cancer tumor, which lasts about 1.5 hours. During this time, the tumor does not heat up, and the adjacent healthy tissues remain unchanged. After the procedure, the drug is eliminated from the bloodstream within 3-4 hours.

Several hours after the treatment, the patient leaves the clinic, and after a week, they return to their normal lifestyle with usual physical activities.

Treatment with the Tookad procedure became possible with the development of effective early screening schemes for prostate cancer by scientists. This is because the method yields the best results at the early stage of the disease.

Tookad for prostate tumors allows patients at early stages of the disease to maintain quality of life while preserving health. For patients with advanced stages of cancer, radiation methods, hormonal therapy, and radical prostatectomy are still used. However, Israeli scientists are diligently working to improve the method, which will allow it to be used for treating prostate cancer at all stages.

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The Tookad Procedure in Israel: Advantages of Top Ichilov

• We have the best specialists who have already mastered the experience and skills of applying this revolutionary technique.
• Tookad for prostate tumors: just one procedure, performed quickly and practically without incisions, allows a return to normal life while preserving potency and restoring urinary function.
• The Tookad procedure for prostate tumors has virtually no contraindications and does not cause complications.
• No side effects from the Tookad method have been identified.
• The recurrence rate of the disease within a 2-year period after treatment is minimal.
• The Tookad method does not require hospitalization and prolonged stay in the hospital, which significantly saves time and resources for the patient.
• The clinic's international department: with us, you will only focus on your recovery, and we will take care of all organizational issues.