Israeli neurosurgeons are among the most experienced specialists in the world, each having undergone extensive specialization in the largest clinics globally and possessing a wide range of surgical methods for treating malignant and benign brain tumors.
Patients at the Top Ichilov center are already directed to their first treatment procedures after three to four days of diagnostics. In addition to surgical approaches, radiotherapy and radiosurgery are widely used for the treatment of intracranial tumors, along with modern antitumor drugs.
Treatment Methods for Intracranial Tumors of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel
Intracranial tumors are neoplasms that arise directly from the tissues of the brain. The most common type of such tumors is glioma and its variants (astrocytoma, ependymoma, etc.). Gliomas differ from each other based on the type of cells from which they are formed — ependymomas arise from the ependymal epithelium of the brain ventricles, while astrocytomas arise from astrocytes. Tumors can also form from the cells of the brainstem, optic nerve cells, and other types of gliomas.
The most objective indicator that allows conclusions to be drawn about the effectiveness of treatment for intracranial tumors of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel is the feedback from patients who have returned home completely healthy. According to such feedback, the methods for treating intracranial tumors of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel are based on the most modern approaches, which not only allow for the eradication of the neoplasm but also maximize the preservation of the functional capabilities of the operated area.
The therapeutic plan for treating gliomas depends on the type of affected cells, the localization of the neoplasm, and its degree of malignancy. Typically, therapy is comprehensive and involves a combination of surgical, radiotherapeutic, and chemotherapeutic methods.
In the early stages, the preferred method is complete surgical resection of the tumor. The operation is performed using an open approach, with access to the tumor provided through craniotomy. While removing the neoplasm, the neurosurgeon strives to perform a complete resection of the pathological tissues without affecting the areas of the brain responsible for speech, coordination, cognitive, and other critically important functions for the patient.
In cases where the tumor has already reached significant size, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are applied.
As radiotherapeutic methods of treatment, conventional radiation therapy on a linear accelerator, prophylactic craniospinal irradiation, and certain successes in stereotactic radiosurgery are used. In the latter case, robotic radiosurgical complexes are utilized, capable of very precisely focusing an ionizing beam on the affected area of the brain while delivering a high dose of radiation in a short time. One of the most modern and precise systems of this type is the CyberKnife system. The Gamma Knife radiosurgery device is also widely used. The first system is equipped with a linear accelerator and has a frameless design, while the second uses a stereotactic frame for precise positioning, with cobalt isotope as the radiation source.
Often, chemotherapy is used in conjunction with radiotherapy. Today, several highly effective drugs have been developed that can be used as first and second-line therapy for treating astrocytomas and glioblastomas. These drugs belong to the group of alkylating antitumor agents and are capable of damaging the DNA in cancer cells, leading to their death.
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Diagnostics of Intracranial Tumors of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel
The diagnostics of intracranial tumors of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel is based on the use of the most modern equipment and laboratory techniques and takes only a few days.
First Day — Consultation
The patient meets a clinic representative at the airport, who takes them to Top Ichilov for the first consultation with a leading specialist.
Second Day — Investigations
Investigations are then conducted.
- The medical history assessment allows for evaluating the clinical picture.
- MRI and CT scans of the brain provide the opportunity to determine the localization and extent of the neoplasm.
- EEG allows for assessing pathological changes in brain functions.
- Brain biopsy with subsequent histological examination is used in some cases as a method to accurately determine the type of neoplasm and select the most effective types of therapy.
Third Day — Consultation
At the final stage, the leading specialist gathers a medical commission — a consultation. The commission consists of several doctors who collectively select the types of treatment that will be most effective in this specific case.
Treatment of Intracranial Tumors of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel — Cost
A significant number of patients travel annually for the treatment of intracranial tumors of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel, with the prices of Israeli clinics playing a considerable role in this. In Israeli clinics, one can save at least 30-45% compared to medical centers in the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, or the UK.
Advantages of Top Ichilov
- Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and oncologists with immense clinical experience. The specialists at the clinic are well-known both in the country and far beyond its borders.
Maximum accuracy and rapid diagnostics using the latest radiological and laboratory studies.
A full range of effective therapy methods — brain surgeries, the latest chemotherapy drugs, and several types of radiological treatments.
An individual approach to each clinic guest, comfortable and cozy rooms, a calm and friendly atmosphere. A personal curator-translator who not only translates medical documentation but also coordinates doctors and resolves various everyday issues (including organizing excursions).