Brain tumours, vascular anomalies and epilepsy surgery
The Ichilov Neurosurgery Department performs brain and spinal surgery using neuro-navigation, intraoperative MRI and robotic platforms.
Arnon Karni is known as a physician practicing in neuroimmunology and neuropathology. A recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis. He heads the neuroimmunology center at the neurology department of Ichilov Medical Center. After graduating from the medical faculty of the university in Tel Aviv...
Dr. Aronovich is a PhD, a physician specializing in the treatment of neurological diseases and vascular pathologies of the brain. Since 1990, he has been working at Ichilov Medical Center as a neurologist, known as a leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological pathologies, aneurysms,…
Natan Bornstein is the head of the neurology department at Ichilov Medical Center. He is a graduate of the medical school at the Technion University (Haifa). He specialized in the study of brain processes and Doppler studies at the Sanibrook medical center (Canada). Since 1978, he has completed a 5-year internship in the neurology department at Ichilov Medical Center, and then in the same medical center, he focused on the study of brain vessels. In 1989, he became the director of the department of cerebrovascular diseases and laboratory studies of the carotid arteries and brain vessels. From 2001, he led the neurology department at Ichilov Medical Center for 6 years. Professor Bornstein has extensive academic experience. Currently, he is a member of the editorial board of publications such as the journal Stroke, the European Journal of Neurology, the Journal of Neurological Sciences (Turkey), the journal Acta, and the Italian Heart Journal. From 1982 to 1995, the professor headed the neurology department at Tel Aviv University. He then worked as a senior lecturer there for four years. In 2011, he was awarded the title of professor at the medical faculty of Tel Aviv University. The professor has over 170 presentations at scientific conferences and more than 90 publications in scientific journals. Bornstein specializes in the treatment of ischemic stroke, carotid stenosis, menopause, and other diseases. The professor is a member of several professional societies: the Israel Medical Association, the Israeli Neurological Association, the European Neurological Association, and others.
Head of the Neurophysiology Department at Ichilov Medical Center. Conducts diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and neuromuscular pathologies. Graduated from Halberg Medical School in Germany. Completed advanced training at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in the treatment of neuromuscular pathologies and electromyography.
A world-renowned specialist in pediatric neurosurgery. A graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a specialization in microbiology. Konstantini completed his residency at Hadassah Medical Center in the field of neurosurgery. He participated in research in neurotraumatology conducted...
A renowned Israeli neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of skull base diseases. Currently serves as the head of the neurosurgery department at Ichilov Medical Center. A graduate of the Sackler School of Medicine. After obtaining his degree, he completed a residency and has undergone further training multiple times. P...
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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…
Learn moreThe 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…
Learn morePituitary 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.
Learn moreHaving studied the effects of stem cells on human tissues and organs, medical professionals are applying this material in the treatment of many diseases that were previously considered incurable. The results are positive. Since the behavior of cells introduced into the body is well understood by specialists, many propose using this method for cancer treatment – a disease that is considered incurable and leads to fatal outcomes.
Learn moreSurgical 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.
Learn moreIn 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.
Learn moreMedulloblastoma 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.
Learn moreTraumatic 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...
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreA 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.
Learn moreOf 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...
Learn moreThe 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...
Learn moreCraniotomy, 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.
Learn moreThe 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.
Learn moreHydrocephalus 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…
Learn morePediatric 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:
Learn moreA 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.…
Learn moreCentral 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...
Learn moreDoctors 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.
Learn moreRecently, the University of Pennsylvania medical complex opened an innovative research institute within its own oncology center, which will focus on studying glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most common and deadly forms of brain cancer. Its team intends to explore the possibilities of immunotherapy for treating glioblastoma, specifically developing and testing the latest varieties of CAR T-cell therapy.
Learn moreResearchers 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…
Learn moreIsraeli 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.
Learn moreA team of scientists from a research institute affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA, has discovered that a gene responsible for regulating circadian rhythms represents a potential target that, when affected, could combat a deadly form of brain cancer – glioblastoma.
Learn moreA group of researchers from the medical school at Tel Aviv University discovered the mechanism by which melanoma cells—the most dangerous type of skin cancer—penetrate the brain, forming metastases there. In experiments on mice, they managed to block this mechanism, halting the process of cancer spread to the brain.
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