Benign and malignant neoplasms develop in any organ of the female reproductive system, and the incidence of such pathologies increases every year. A huge number of patients are diagnosed with various oncological formations, and the complexity of their treatment necessitates the presence of oncological gynecology departments in leading Israeli clinics. Treatment of gynecological tumours in Israel is carried out using highly effective modern techniques that achieve positive results even in the most severe cases. Timely comprehensive therapy allows for the preservation of reproductive function in 80-85% of patients.
The success of treatment and a favorable prognosis are ensured by accurate diagnosis at the earliest stages of the disease. In Israeli clinics, diagnostic examinations are conducted using high-tech modern equipment, allowing for the detection of small tumours in 95-97% of cases. Numerous patient reviews indicate that often the most accurate examination allows for the refutation of a diagnosis made in their home country. Treatment of reproductive organ tumours is carried out by oncologists recognized worldwide, possessing the highest level of qualifications and many years of experience. Many medical tourists are also attracted by the reasonable cost of therapy, which is much lower than in European and American clinics.
How Treatment of Oncological Gynecological Pathologies is Conducted
Treatment methods are chosen depending on the type of pathology diagnosed in the patient and the severity of the symptoms. The stage of development and characteristics of the patient are also of great importance. Treatment of oncological gynecological diseases is conducted using various traditional and innovative techniques.
Surgical Treatment
For certain types of benign neoplasms and advanced stages of cancer, resection of the tumour or removal of the affected organ is recommended. For example, in the case of ovarian cancer, removal of the ovaries is performed, and in the case of uterine body cancer, removal of the uterus is indicated, with preservation of the cervix or hysterectomy (resection of the entire organ). Most often, surgical intervention is performed using a minimally invasive laparoscopic method, with the introduction of a laparoscope equipped with a video camera and surgical instruments through several small incisions, from 1 to 1.5 centimeters, in the abdominal cavity. Endoscopic surgeries are also used, where access to the surgical field is achieved through the vagina.
The maximum precision of surgical interventions on gynecological organs is ensured by the use of the da Vinci robotic surgical system. All surgical actions are performed by a robot, which is remotely controlled by the oncologist.
Conization
A minimally invasive procedure indicated in cases of precancerous pathologies and early stages of cervical cancer. The intervention aims to resect a conical fragment of the cervical canal and the area involved in the malignant process.
Radiotherapy
Radiation therapy for oncological diseases of the female reproductive system is conducted both remotely and contact. Remote radiotherapy is performed on modern equipment that ensures precise irradiation of the pathological focus and minimal negative impact on healthy tissues. The use of modern IMRT and IGRT technologies allows for modulation of the intensity of irradiation in different areas and adjustment of the direction of the beams during the procedure based on the slightest changes in the patient's body position.
Contact irradiation is performed using a modern technique — brachytherapy. In this case, a high-dose ionizing radiation source is introduced into the tumour, allowing for irradiation of the pathological area from the inside. This method does not harm the surrounding healthy tissues.
Cryodestruction
An effective method for removing benign neoplasms and small malignant tumours. The procedure is based on the destruction of pathological cells by freezing at ultra-low temperatures achieved by treating the neoplasm with liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen is delivered to the tumour through a cryoprobe.
Laser Therapy
Indicated for oncopathologies of the cervix, vagina, and some other types of oncological diseases. Before the procedure, a light-sensitive compound that accumulates in malignant cells is administered intravenously to the patient. Subsequent exposure to the laser beam causes irreversible damage to the cells containing a large amount of this substance.
Chemotherapy
Indicated in the late stages of oncological gynecological diseases, when distant metastases are diagnosed. Spreading throughout the patient's body via blood vessels, chemotherapeutic agents destructively affect malignant cells localized away from the primary tumour. Two types of chemotherapy are distinguished:
- neoadjuvant (preoperative) — aimed at reducing the size of the oncological formation to operable;
- adjuvant (postoperative) — conducted to destroy malignant cells remaining in the patient's body after surgical treatment and to prevent recurrence.
Immunotherapy
An innovative treatment method that involves the use of drugs that stimulate the antitumor activity of the patient's own immune system. Several main groups of immunotherapeutic agents are distinguished:
- monoclonal antibodies — recognize and attack only the neoplasm cells that have specific receptors;
- cellular immunotherapy — immune cells are selected from the patient, modified in laboratory conditions, and trained to recognize the cells of this neoplasm, then reintroduced to significantly reduce the tumour, up to its complete disappearance;
- antitumor vaccines — created based on isolated cells of this neoplasm, promote the active destruction of cancer cells by the immune system.
Targeted Therapy
One of the most promising methods for treating oncological gynecological diseases, regardless of their cause. It is based on the targeted impact on malignant cells, preventing their growth, division, and spread throughout the body. The main types of targeted drugs include:
- immunotherapeutic agents (monoclonal antibodies);
- angiogenesis inhibitors (formation of blood vessels responsible for supplying the neoplasm);
- apoptosis stimulators (self-destruction of malignant cells).
The use of targeted drugs does not damage healthy tissues.
Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
An innovative chemotherapeutic method in which the pathological focus is washed with a concentrated solution of chemotherapeutic agents heated to a temperature of about 42℃. Typically, the procedure is performed at the final stage of surgical intervention. Due to the local effect, minimal harm is done to healthy tissues. The high temperature of the chemotherapeutic solution ensures better penetration into pathological tissues and greater effectiveness.
Hormonal Therapy
Used in cases of benign and malignant gynecological tumours that are sensitive to hormonal action. The goal of therapy is to suppress the synthesis of estrogen hormones that stimulate the growth and division of pathologically altered cells.
How Diagnosis of Oncological Gynecological Pathologies is Conducted
For comprehensive diagnosis and the development of an individual treatment program in Israeli clinics, an average of three days is required.
First Day
Upon arrival at the clinic, the patient undergoes an initial consultation with the attending gynecologist, during which the doctor reviews the medical history and results of examinations conducted in the home country, performs a gynecological examination, identifies characteristic symptoms, and prescribes necessary examinations.
Second Day
Undergoing prescribed examinations:
- general and biochemical blood and urine tests;
- blood tests for specific tumor markers;
- ultrasound of the pelvic organs;
- CT, PET-CT, MRI;
- biopsy with subsequent histological analysis;
- diagnostic laparoscopy.
Third Day
A medical council consisting of the attending gynecologist and specialized specialists reviews the results of the examinations and develops an individual comprehensive treatment program.
How Much Does Treatment of Oncological Gynecological Pathologies Cost
The cost depends on the type and characteristics of the tumour, the prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and a number of other factors. On average, prices in Israeli clinics are 30-50% lower than in medical centers in Western Europe and the USA.
Advantages of Treatment in Israel
- High qualification of doctors recognized worldwide.
- Accurate diagnosis on the latest equipment.
- Use of modern treatment methods.
- Conducting gentle, organ-preserving therapy.
- Democratic prices.
- Diagnosis and organ-preserving therapy at an early stage of the disease can help preserve not only life but also the ability to give birth in the future. Therefore, pay close attention to your health, do not waste time, and start treatment at the chosen clinic as soon as possible.