Diagnosis, da Vinci robotic surgery, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies in one center
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, but with timely diagnosis, it is among the most manageable oncological diseases. At the Ichilov (Sourasky) Medical Center in Tel Aviv, the treatment of prostate cancer is structured as a single pathway: from targeted diagnostics to personalized therapy and monitoring.
The diagnostic unit relies on high-resolution multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and fusion-guided biopsy (MRI/Ultrasound) — this allows for targeted investigation of suspicious areas and, in some cases, avoids "blind" biopsy. For staging, PSMA-PET/CT is used, which detects microscopic foci and metastases that are invisible on standard images and directly influences the choice of strategy.
In the treatment of prostate cancer at Ichilov, the entire modern arsenal is applied: robot-assisted radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci system with preservation of neurovascular bundles (reducing the risk of incontinence and erectile dysfunction), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and brachytherapy — including accelerated radiation protocols that allow completion of the course in 1–2 weeks. For locally advanced and metastatic forms, next-generation hormonal therapy (enzalutamide, abiraterone, apalutamide), targeted PARP inhibitors for BRCA mutations, and radioligand therapy ¹⁷⁷Lu-PSMA and ²²³Ra (Xofigo) for bone metastases are used.
A key feature of the center is the multidisciplinary Tumor Board: a urologic oncologist, radiation therapist, medical oncologist, radiologist, and pathologist jointly review each case and propose a protocol that aligns with international guidelines from EAU and NCCN. For patients with early-stage and low-risk disease, Ichilov offers an active surveillance program — instead of aggressive treatment, structured monitoring of PSA, MRI, and repeat biopsies is conducted, allowing for the postponement or complete avoidance of intervention without compromising prognosis.
Below are materials on the methods of diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, as well as examination programs and specialized doctors at the clinic.
Reference hospital prices. Diagnostic block — 5–7 business days. An exact quote based on your records is free and takes 1–2 business days.
The final cost depends on the stage and protocol — the hospital calculates it from your records. The quote is free and non-binding.
Leading specialist in urological oncology at Assuta Clinic. Head of the laparoscopic urology department at Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital. Specializes in: surgical urology; laparoscopic urology; oncological urology. Graduated from the medical faculty of Tel Aviv University in Israel.
Professor Jack Baniel heads the Department of Surgical Urology at the hospital and is the Deputy Director of the Cancer Treatment Center. Jack Baniel specializes in performing surgeries for cancer diseases related to urology. Jack Baniel holds the honorary title of Doctor of Medical Sciences.
One of the leading surgeons in Israel in the field of urology. At Ichilov Medical Center, he heads the pediatric urology department. He is involved in teaching activities. Specializes in surgery: urinary stone disease, hypospadias, varicocele, etc.) pediatric oncology of the urinary system...
A renowned urological surgeon in the medical world with 32 years of practical medical experience, author of the scientific work "Prostate and Its Diseases," which was published first in Russian and then in Hebrew. Specializes in the treatment of prostate and bladder diseases:…
The diagnosis was made in Moscow at stage three. I flew to Ichilov for a review of the slides. The professor corrected the stage — it turned out to be a localized form. A robotic prostatectomy using da Vinci was performed, and I was discharged on the seventh day. It has been 3 years — no recurrences, PSA is normal. There was no favoritism — it's just how the system works here.
Treatment methods, clinical cases, leading physicians.
Estimated prices for diagnostics, PET-CT, chemo- and immunotherapy, surgeries, and TKM at the Ichilov (Sourasky) medical center, Tel Aviv, and what a turnkey program includes.
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