Israeli neurosurgeons are among the most experienced specialists in the world, each having undergone extensive specialization in the largest clinics worldwide and possessing a wide range of surgical methods for treating malignant and benign brain formations.
Patients at the Top Ihilov center are already directed to the first treatment procedures after three to four days of diagnostics. In addition to surgical approaches, radiotherapy and radiosurgery are widely used here for the treatment of intracranial tumours, as well as modern antitumour drugs.
Treatment Methods for Intracranial Tumours of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel
Intracranial tumours are neoplasms that arise directly from the tissues of the brain. The most common type of such tumours is glioma and its varieties (astrocytoma, ependymoma, etc.). Gliomas differ from each other by the type of cells from which they are formed — ependymomas arise from the ependymal epithelium of the brain ventricles, astrocytomas from astrocytes. Tumours can also form from the cells of the brainstem, optic nerve cells, and other types of gliomas.
The most objective sign that allows conclusions to be drawn about the effectiveness of treatment for intracranial tumours of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel is the feedback from patients who have returned home completely healthy. Judging by such feedback, the methods for treating intracranial tumours of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel are based on the most modern approaches, which allow not only for the eradication of the neoplasm but also to 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 location of the neoplasm, and the degree of its malignancy. Typically, therapy is comprehensive and involves a combination of surgical, radiotherapeutic, and chemotherapy methods.
In the early stages, the preferred method is complete surgical resection of the tumour. The operation is performed openly, with access to the tumour provided through craniotomy. While removing the neoplasm, the neurosurgeon tries to perform a complete resection of the pathological tissues while avoiding areas of the brain responsible for speech, coordination, cognitive, and other critically important functions for the patient.
In cases where the tumour 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 are observed in the application of stereotactic radiosurgery. In the latter case, robotic radiosurgical complexes are used, capable of very accurately 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 radiosurgical 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 isotopes 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 antitumour agents and can damage DNA in cancer cells, leading to their death.
Diagnostics of Intracranial Tumours of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel
The diagnostics of intracranial tumours 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 Ihilov for the first consultation with a leading specialist.
Second Day — Investigations
Then investigations are conducted.
- The medical history investigation allows for the assessment of the clinical picture.
- MRI and CT scans of the brain provide the opportunity to determine the location and extent of the neoplasm.
- EEG allows for the assessment of pathological changes in brain function.
- 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 particular case.
Treatment of Intracranial Tumours of the Cerebral Hemispheres in Israel — Cost
A considerable number of patients travel annually for the treatment of intracranial tumours of the cerebral hemispheres in Israel, and the prices for services at Israeli clinics play a significant 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 Ihilov
- 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).