Israeli nephrologists not only possess immense clinical experience but also master all progressive methods for treating kidney diseases – this allows them to provide the most qualified and effective medical assistance to patients suffering from polycystic kidney disease. Statistical indicators show that in the overwhelming majority of cases, the doctors at Top Ihilov Clinic manage to achieve positive dynamics even without surgery. This is primarily facilitated by the use of new generation medications. They help successfully alleviate painful symptoms, improve kidney function, and thus prevent the development of one of the most dangerous complications of polycystic kidney disease – kidney failure.
Of course, doctors do not always manage to limit themselves to conservative therapy alone. Operations for draining and removing kidney cysts at Top Ihilov Medical Center are primarily performed using laparoscopic methods, making them completely safe for patients. As a result, recovery takes just a few days, and the outcome is maximally stable.
How polycystic kidney disease is treated at Top Ihilov
Since polycystic kidney disease is a genetically determined pathology, the main goals of its therapy are to alleviate painful symptoms and maintain normal urinary system function, prevent the development of associated complications (including the spread of the pathological process to the liver and other nearby organs), and slow the progression of chronic kidney failure. Depending on the severity of the disease, specialists at Top Ihilov Clinic treat polycystic kidney disease using various methods.
- Medication therapy. To reduce the clinical manifestations of the disease, patients are prescribed analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, diuretics, and antibiotics in case of an accompanying infectious process. Additionally, medications to normalize blood pressure and improve intrarenal hemodynamics (ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, antithrombotic agents, statins) are used. These medications help relieve patients from renal colic and other painful sensations, stimulate the elimination of excess fluid from the body, and thus stabilize the patient's overall condition. Concurrently, medications for correcting water-electrolyte balance and hemoglobin levels in the blood may also be prescribed.
- Diet therapy. Balanced therapeutic nutrition helps slow the progression of the disease and prevent its complications, so adherence to a diet is an important part of comprehensive treatment for polycystic kidney disease. Patients are advised to avoid salty and spicy foods, drink enough clean water, and reduce coffee intake. Dietitians at Top Ihilov Clinic tailor an optimal nutrition system for each patient that will help reduce the load on the kidneys, restore water-salt balance, and ensure good well-being.
- Dialysis. In cases of progressive kidney failure and serious disturbances in urinary system function, procedures for extracorporeal blood purification using special artificial kidney machines are performed. They help eliminate various toxins from the body, normalize water-electrolyte balance, and thus compensate for kidney functions. These procedures can be performed regularly to improve quality of life or as a temporary measure in preparation for organ donor transplantation. Patients leaving reviews about polycystic kidney disease treatment in Israel emphasize that dialysis procedures at Top Ihilov are conducted at the highest level. The use of high-tech medical equipment allows Israeli specialists to successfully alleviate the condition even for those patients diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure. A modern alternative to machine procedures for some patients is peritoneal dialysis, which can be performed independently at home.
- Percutaneous aspiration of the cyst. If the cyst size does not exceed 5-6 cm, Israeli specialists prefer to perform minimally invasive intervention, which involves aspirating its contents. For this, a special hollow needle is inserted into the kidney through a small puncture, with which the doctor, under ultrasound control, aspirates the fluid from the capsule of the neoplasm and then injects a sclerosing agent into it. This substance helps glue the walls of the cyst, preventing its growth from resuming.
- Surgical treatment. The most commonly performed surgeries for polycystic kidney disease include excision of individual cysts and nephrectomy – complete removal of the organ affected by multiple neoplasms. In both cases, specialists at Top Ihilov prefer to use laparoscopic access. This significantly reduces blood loss, lowers the risk of complications, and shortens the rehabilitation period. In particularly severe cases, treatment for polycystic kidney disease in Israeli clinics involves performing bilateral nephrectomy followed by donor organ transplantation.
Diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease at Top Ihilov
All necessary examinations in Israel can be completed in the shortest possible time – just three to four days. Based on their results, doctors will accurately establish the diagnosis and select the most effective therapy methods for the specific case, which will guarantee a quick improvement in well-being.
For patients who cannot come for diagnosis at the clinic, doctors at Top Ihilov offer an alternative service – video consultation. With its help, one can obtain an independent second opinion from one of the best nephrologists in Israel and thus verify the accuracy of the diagnosis established in their home country. If after the video consultation the patient decides to undergo examination at the clinic, the first in-person appointment with the doctor will be free.
Day 1. Meeting with the attending physician
Accompanied by a personal translator-curator, the patient is directed for examination by the leading specialist of the nephrology department. The doctor studies the medical history, clarifies complaints, conducts a physical examination, and then develops a plan for further diagnostics.
Day 2. Diagnostic procedures
The diagnostic program may include the following studies:
- Ultrasound.
- Magnetic resonance imaging.
- Computed tomography.
- Laboratory blood and urine tests.
- Renal scintigraphy.
- Angiography.
- Excretory urography and others.
Day 3. Expert conclusions
One of the key features of Israeli clinics is that the analysis of diagnostic results is conducted not by one doctor, but by a team of specialists from different fields. This approach ensures maximum accuracy and objectivity in establishing the diagnosis and selecting the most effective therapy strategy.
How much does polycystic kidney disease treatment cost in Israel
Many foreign patients note that the decisive factor in choosing Israeli clinics was their democratic pricing policy. Compared to the cost of medical services in Western Europe and the USA, the price of polycystic kidney disease treatment in Israel is approximately 25-45% lower. Since the exact list of necessary procedures for each patient is determined individually, the final amount can be known only after consulting with a clinic specialist.
Advantages of treatment at Top Ihilov
- Best doctors – the clinic employs only highly qualified specialists with many years of practical experience.
- 100% accurate diagnosis – all studies are conducted on state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, allowing for the precise detection of even the smallest pathological changes in the body.
- The most effective therapy methods – ranging from new generation medications to various types of surgeries.
- Affordability – the cost of polycystic kidney disease treatment in Israel is lower than in Germany or the USA.
- First-class service – clinic patients are accommodated in comfortable conditions, and personal case managers assist them with organizational and everyday issues.
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