Articles on Neurosurgery
102 articles on Neurosurgery: diagnostic methods, treatment programmes, physicians and clinical cases.
Innovative Method for Treating Epilepsy
Another significant event in Israeli medicine: our specialists have for the first time applied a minimally invasive laser surgery method for epilepsy developed by colleagues in the USA under MRI control. At the Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center in Tel Aviv…
ReadAdvanced Medicine in Action!
The Spinal Surgery Department, part of the neurosurgery department and orthopedic divisions of the medical center, offers a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal diseases in adults and children…
ReadTreatment of Pituitary Adenoma in Israel
Pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor that develops from the cells of the anterior pituitary gland. It is responsible for hormone production, which is essential for the normal functioning of many body systems. Pituitary adenomas account for about 20 percent of all brain tumor cases. In Israel, surgical and endoscopic treatment of pituitary adenoma is performed.
ReadSurgical Correction of Congenital Anomalies in Israel
Surgical intervention can correct many congenital anomalies. During intrauterine development, numerous hereditary defects can arise. Correction of congenital anomalies should be performed at an early age so that the child's appearance does not differ from the norm.
ReadTreatment of Brain Tumors in Israel
In children, brain tumors occur several times less frequently than in adults. The reason lies in disruptions during fetal development. However, there are other factors that may have a negative impact – these include viral infections and genetic mutations. Brain tumors in children have one particular feature – they are located along the midline of the brain.
ReadTreatment of Medulloblastoma in Israel
Medulloblastoma is a malignant neoplasm that develops within the cerebellum of the brain. It affects children under the age of 15. It is the most malignant form of childhood brain tumors. Causes The true causes of medulloblastoma development are currently unknown.
ReadTreatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Israel
Traumatic brain injury is the most common injury, affecting the bones of the skull or the meninges, blood vessels, and nerve cells. TBIs can be open or closed and are one of the leading causes of mortality among young people. The causes...
ReadSurgery for Spinal Cord Tumors in Israel
The spinal cord, like the brain, performs vital functions in the body - reflex and conduction, which allow a person to live and move. Spinal cord tumors refer not only to those that arise in the cerebrospinal fluid but also to formations between the vertebrae and in the soft tissues in the area of the spine.
ReadSurgical Reconstruction of Brain Vessels and Brain Aneurysms in Israel
A brain vessel aneurysm is a growth that forms on one of the brain vessels, capable of rapidly increasing in size as it fills with blood. The protruding part of the aneurysm can press on nerve endings or other vessels, but the real danger is the rupture of the aneurysm, leading to bleeding in the brain.
ReadTreatment of Cerebellar Tumors in Israel
Of the numerous intracranial neoplasms, cerebellar tumors account for about thirty percent of all pathologies. They can be benign (for example, astrocytomas) and malignant (for example, medulloblastomas). The exact causes...
ReadTreatment of Brain and Brainstem Tumors in Israel
The development of brain tumors most often occurs in childhood. Currently, doctors in Israel have achieved significant results. The effectiveness in this case depends on the treatment regimen used, the stage of the disease, and the presence of metastases. Localization...
ReadCraniotomy Treatment in Israel
Craniotomy, or trepanation of the skull, is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the bony tissue of the skull. This access is typically performed to get as close as possible to intracranial formations, such as tumors.
ReadCorrection of Cranial Anomalies in Israel
The human skull often has a unique shape; for example, there are scaphocephalic and brachycephalic types of skulls. The former is elongated from front to back, while the latter is wider. However, an unusual skull shape in children is often the result of early fusion of the skull sutures.
ReadTreatment of Hydrocephalus in Israel
Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces. Our clinic in Israel utilizes modern diagnostic and treatment methods for hydrocephalus, which…
ReadPediatric Neurosurgery in Israel
Pediatric neurosurgery is a branch of neurosurgical practice focused on treating injuries and developmental disorders of the skull and spine, as well as removing tumors of the brain and spinal cord in children. At the Ichilov clinic in Israel, surgeries are performed for a variety of neurosurgical conditions, such as:
ReadTreatment of Brain Aneurysm in Israel
A brain aneurysm is a bulging of the wall of a brain artery that occurs due to its thinning or stretching. If this thinning ruptures, subarachnoid or intracerebral hemorrhage may occur.…
ReadTreatment of Central Nervous System Tumors in Israel
Central nervous system tumors include neoplasms in the spinal cord and brain. These pathologies usually occur in individuals aged 20 to 50, and sometimes children also face such diseases. All tumors related to the central...
ReadIn an Israeli clinic, a woman was freed from a 15-year hand tremor in three hours
Doctors from the Rambam hospital in Israel helped an elderly Israeli woman who had suffered from a tremor in her left hand for 15 years. Using innovative technology, they relieved the woman of the motor disorder that significantly reduced her quality of life in just a few hours. A surgical scalpel was not needed – focused ultrasound performed the main function, eliminating the pathological area of the brain responsible for the involuntary shaking of the limb.
ReadBreakthrough in T-OPLL Treatment: Surgery Restores Patients' Lives
Researchers have found an effective way to treat a rare spinal disease in which ligaments turn into bone tissue. Surgical intervention has allowed patients with thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (T-OPLL) to relieve pain, improve mobility, and return to their normal lives…
ReadIsraeli Doctors Helped a Young Man Get Rid of His Hump
Israeli patients used to have to travel abroad to treat a cervical hump. Finally, specialists at the Ichilov clinic were the first in the country to successfully perform surgery to correct the hump in the cervical spine. The patient not only acquired a physiologically correct posture but also grew taller by several centimeters.
ReadMiracles Are Possible – A 3D-Printed Skull Successfully Transplanted to a Patient
Not long ago, ordinary penicillin was discovered, without which thousands of people died. Today, exclamations of surprise and delight are directed at scientists and doctors who create prosthetics using 3D printers.
ReadTreatment of Crouzon Syndrome in Israel Using Modern Conservative and Surgical Methods
Crouzon syndrome is an extremely rare congenital pathology caused by genetic mutations. The characteristic signs of the disease manifest as craniosynostosis, or premature fusion of the skull bones, resulting in deformation of the facial and brain regions. P…
ReadTreatment of Dandy-Walker Syndrome in Israel Using Advanced Surgical Techniques
In Israel, which has been among the top three countries leading in the quality of medical care for several years and ranks first in the world in terms of medical diagnostic equipment, therapy for rare congenital pathologies, including Dandy-Walker syndrome, is successfully conducted. Treatment...
ReadTreatment of Brain Cysts in Israel at Ichilov Clinic
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ReadTreatment of Spinal Canal Stenosis in Israel
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ReadTreatment of Hemangioblastoma in Israel
Hemangioblastoma is successfully treated in Israel thanks to world-class neurosurgery and advanced technologies that allow for the removal of even complex tumors with high precision and minimal risks. Leading specialists with years of experience in surgeries on the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord use the latest…
ReadTreatment of Pinealoma in Israel
At Ichilov, the success of pinealoma treatment is due not only to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic methods but also to special attention to the individual needs of each patient. Highly qualified specialists create personalized treatment programs, considering the characteristics of the disease ...
ReadTreatment of Gliomatosis in Israel
Treatment of brain gliomatosis, which is one of the most complex and rare brain tumors, requires the highest level of neuro-oncological care. This is why many international patients choose Israeli clinics, where innovative approaches to neuro-oncology, a powerful diagnostic base, and the professionalism of doctors with extensive experience in dealing with complex and atypical malignant formations are successfully combined.
ReadTreatment of Lumbar Myelodysplasia in Israel
The treatment of complex congenital neurosurgical pathologies affecting the spinal cord and spine requires the highest qualifications and an interdisciplinary approach.
ReadTreatment of Hypothalamic Hamartoma in Israel: High Efficacy and Safety
Brain tumors pose a serious threat to health as they can disrupt vital functions. The foundation of a favorable outcome is early detection, properly prescribed, and professionally conducted anti-tumor therapy, which is successfully provided to all patients who turn to the Ichilov clinic.
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