Professor Tzvi Harry RappaportHead of the Neurosurgery Department
Israeli doctors state: brain tumors can be managed
It does not matter whether the tumor is benign or malignant. Both types of tumors exert the same pressure on the brain. Therefore, the primary concern for doctors is the localization of the tumor and which functional areas it affects. Only then is it necessary to determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant.
Malignant tumors are very aggressive, growing rapidly and spreading through blood and lymphatic vessels to other organs.
Benign tumors do not undergo decay, do not invade surrounding tissues, and do not metastasize.
The multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment center "Top Ichilov" is a research center that implements the latest discoveries and achievements of global medical science. Specialists in the treatment of brain tumors and central nervous system tumors at the center have achieved the highest results in this area of oncology.
Treatment of brain tumors at the Top Ichilov Medical Center is a reliable way to entrust your health and life to high-class specialists who will conduct diagnostic examinations in the shortest time and select the most optimal and effective treatment option for the disease.
The use of the most advanced techniques and cutting-edge medical equipment allows highly qualified doctors to manage the most complex diseases. Some brain tumors and CNS tumors can be completely cured, such as meningiomas and schwannomas.
Prof. Tzvi Rappaport, leading Israeli neurosurgeon, explains
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What does the method of treating brain tumors involve?
Any treatment begins with a diagnostic examination to establish an accurate diagnosis and choose the correct treatment method.
The method of treating brain tumors involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Unfortunately, any neoplasms that appear in the brain are not amenable to medical treatment, and in all cases, total removal of the tumor is indicated. This is the only radical method of treatment. Medications can only temporarily reduce intracranial pressure.
Contraindications for Surgery
Contraindications for surgery include, firstly, the localization of the tumor in areas inaccessible for successful surgery, such as intraventricular tumors, and secondly, the large size of a malignant tumor in old age, when the risk of surgery outweighs the temporary effect of decompression. Surgery is not possible in cases of multiple brain tumors and when they are located in vital centers of the brain.
Therefore, the decision about surgical treatment is made strictly individually, based on the specific case.
The Top Ichilov Medical Center performs the following state-of-the-art brain tumor removal surgeries:
- endoscopic transnasal removal of pituitary tumors, accessed through the nasal cavities;
- radiosurgery using "gamma knife" or "cyber knife" systems;
- stereotactic radiotherapy using a special frame that delivers a simultaneous and volumetric dose of radiation directly to the tumor.
Performing these surgeries requires the doctors of the department to have a virtuoso command of cutting-edge medical equipment and advanced techniques.
Often, specialists in the department work closely with neurosurgeons, radiation therapy specialists, and chemotherapy experts. The decision about surgical treatment of a brain tumor is made jointly with an oncologist, radiologist, and chemotherapist. The optimal sequence of radiation therapy and chemotherapy in combination with surgical treatment is taken into account.
Patient Preparation for Surgery
Preparation of the patient for brain tumor removal surgery primarily involves preliminary anti-edema therapy. Patients who have experienced epileptic seizures are prescribed anticonvulsant treatment before the removal of the brain tumor.
Anesthesia
The surgery is conducted under complex control using ultrasound, MRI, computer neuro-navigation, and a stereotactic system. Numerous screens are installed in the operating room. During the surgery, the patient is awake, and their brain is active. The doctors meticulously check each of their actions.
In the neurosurgery department of the "Top Ichilov" medical center, surgical treatment is conducted under the guidance of specialists such as
- Professor Tzvi Ram
- Dr. Felix Bukshtein
- Dr. Navo Margalit
- Professor Moshe Adani
Cost of Surgery
The exact price can only be determined after identifying all necessary procedures.
- Our prices are much lower than in Europe. This is due to the fact that payment is made in dollars, not euros.
- Our prices correspond to the State price list.
- The quoted price includes all checks and procedures. There will be no "surprises" upon arrival.
- All examinations are conducted directly in the department next to the operating rooms, requiring no lengthy transitions or relocations.
- If you decide to stay at the medical center hotel, the price for accommodation includes three meals a day.
Who comes to us?
- Those who want a 100% accurate diagnosis
- Those who truly care about their health
- Those who wish to avoid "treatment for the sake of formality"
- Those who know and understand the difference in treatment quality
- And of course, those who are desperate to receive help in their home country
Guarantees of Our Center
The medical center "Top Ichilov" guarantees the medical services provided to its patients. The departments of the center are led by world-renowned specialists. Neurosurgical operations are performed by professors and doctors with a very high success rate. The treatment method is chosen based on the interests of the patient. The doctors at the center have cases where they successfully managed the ailments of patients deemed hopeless.
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