The Ichilov Hospital was one of the first in the world to begin using the most modern equipment for brachytherapy BRAVOS HDR from Varian International. The device is equipped with an advanced optical control system and allows for precise compliance of the radiation beams with the planned treatment.
Brachytherapy involves the insertion of a radioactive source directly into the tumor. The advantage of this method is that it provides irradiation only to the tumor without scattering radiation to surrounding healthy tissues.
The brachytherapy department of the Sourasky Medical Center is headed by Dr. Tatyana Rabin – one of the leading specialists in Israel in the field of cancer radiotherapy. The doctor notes that the new method significantly increases the dose of radiation delivered to the tumor, thus substantially improving the patient's chances of successful treatment of the oncological disease.
Currently, the new therapy is being used to treat gynecological tumors. However, according to Dr. Rabin, the capabilities of the device are numerous and its use is planned soon for assisting patients with prostate cancer and other tumors. The internal radiotherapy procedure on BRAVOS HDR takes only a few minutes and is performed under anesthesia. For each patient, the treatment program is tailored individually by a team of specialists.
The brachytherapy department provides assistance to both Israeli citizens and tourists from other countries. To learn more about how the center's specialists can help in a specific case, you can contact the clinic's international department via online chat or by filling out a form on the website. Send us your contact details and a description of the patient's condition, and we will call you within 12 hours.