Treatment of GI tract, liver and pancreas diseases
The Institute of Gastroenterology is equipped with state-of-the-art endoscopic systems. Treatment of IBD, hepatitis, cirrhosis and GI cancer.
Dr. Maor Lahav can confidently be called one of the best gastroenterologists in Israel, skilled in the most modern methods of conservative and surgical treatment. Maor Lahav is the head of the invasive endoscopy department.
Dr. Akiva Hirsh is an internationally recognized physician specializing in the treatment of gastroenterological disorders. He is proficient in diagnostic methods, including colonoscopy, gastroscopy, and other endoscopic procedures. The doctor is involved in the treatment and research of liver diseases and hepatitis.
Zamir Galperin is one of the most well-known and successful representatives of the gastroenterology field in Israeli medicine. He is the head of the gastroenterology department at Ichilov Hospital and a practicing physician at Assuta Hospital. His areas of expertise include invasive endoscopy and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract.
An experienced and practicing specialist in general surgery. Since 2001, he has been working as a senior physician in the surgery department. He has received honorary titles of professor and doctor of science in the field of surgery. Ron Grinberg specializes as a colorectal surgeon. He received his first higher education in the Faculty of Biology in Jerusalem. Then he studied at the medical university, where he specialized in general surgery and obtained a bachelor's degree.
Professor Wolf Yehuda is a practicing surgeon who conducts extensive research work. He received his education at the university and medical school, where he also completed his residency. He specializes in experimental intestinal transplantation.
Dr. Hagit Tulchinskaya works at the Ichilov Medical Center as the head of the surgery department, which specializes in the treatment of diseases of the rectum and colon. Dr. Hagit Tulchinskaya specializes in intestinal diseases, many of which require surgical intervention during treatment.
Dr. Nir Vasserberg is a surgeon specializing in proctology surgeries. He actively employs modern methods and techniques for performing operations. His skills in selecting and skillfully using modern instruments assist him in this.
Ziv Ben Ari is known for her achievements in the treatment of hepatitis, ischemia, and liver cancer. She is an internationally recognized physician. She serves as the head of the liver transplantation department at the Tel HaShomer Medical Center. The professor also leads a research group studying liver pathologies at Tel Aviv University.
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Learn moreConstipation is a result of impaired function of the large intestine, which can manifest as infrequent and difficult bowel movements. Patients often complain of a feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation. Each body is different in its frequency and type of stool, but prolonged pauses between bowel movements (more than 48 hours) should be considered as chronic constipation.
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Learn moreEsophageal cancer is one of the more common malignant diseases of the esophagus. A cancerous formation arises in the cells of the mucous membranes of the esophagus. Causes There can be many causes for the occurrence of esophageal cancer. Some…
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Learn moreEsophagitis is a condition that is not uncommon today. In simple terms, it is the inflammation of the esophageal mucosa. This disease does not discriminate by age, so it can occur in anyone. However, it is most often suffered by men, largely due to improper nutrition and high alcohol consumption.
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Learn moreGallbladder removal includes 2 main surgical procedures. Although this hollow organ is designed for the accumulation and storage of bile, after its complete removal, the patient can live a normal life as the liver continues to produce bile.
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Learn morePyloric stenosis is a sharp degeneration (thickening or enlargement) of the muscular layer of the pyloric section of the stomach. The disease is characterized by a delay in the passage of chyme from the stomach, which can worsen to complete obstruction. Causes Pyl…
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Learn moreIntestinal obstruction is a pathological condition characterized by the disruption of food passage through the gastrointestinal tract. Obstruction can be complete or partial. Causes Intestinal obstruction develops under the influence of such factors…
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Learn moreDysphagia is a swallowing disorder. During the act of swallowing, the patient experiences discomfort, often painful, while food passes through the esophagus. Causes The main cause of dysphagia is a disruption of the muscular innervation of the throat…
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Learn moreMedical science recognizes peptic ulcer disease as the most common disease of the digestive system. The onset of this ailment is associated with the harmful, intense effect of gastric juice on the walls and mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract...
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