According to international medical research statistics, the highest level of complete recovery from spinal column tumours with restoration of all functions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems is noted specifically in medical centers in Israel.
Undergoing spinal tumour removal in Israel means getting rid of the formation once and for all, without losing mobility, while saving both time and money.
Spinal tumours are quite dangerous due to their location – they grow and compress the nerve roots of the spinal column, leading to impaired innervation not only of the limbs but also of internal organs. Therefore, their surgical removal is necessary in any case, whether it is a benign or malignant tumour (primary or secondary, that is, a metastasis that has spread from another oncological focus).
Removal of Spinal Tumours: in Israel (Patient Reviews) – Complete Recovery
The method of surgical intervention (endoscopic or open) is selected based on the location of the neoplasm, the degree of its growth, and the volume of tissues involved in the tumour process. But in any case – whether in the case of endoscopic techniques or open intervention – the doctors at Top Ihilov achieve high results without reducing the quality of life of the patient.
At Top Ihilov, both surgical and non-surgical techniques for removing spinal and back tumours are performed equally effectively and competently.
- Endoscopic removal of spinal tumours in Israel, according to patient reviews, is characterized by a high percentage of recovery and low trauma, as it does not require deep anesthesia. Using the latest surgical techniques, spinal surgeons remove the tumour through small incisions in the back at the projection of the formation or through punctures. To visualize their manipulations, doctors use modern surgical optics, which is introduced along with endoscopic instruments into the puncture (or incision) and displays the image on a monitor, magnifying it many times. The tumour may be localized in the area of the spinal canal with involvement of the nerve roots, or it may affect one or several vertebrae. In the first case, only the pathological tissue will be removed, while in the second – the overgrown tissue along with the vertebra (or vertebrae). After excising the tumour, the removed vertebrae are replaced with high-quality implants made to individual measurements and from biologically safe materials. Surgery on the spinal column is increasingly performed using robotic surgical equipment, the high-tech example of which is the Da Vinci surgical robot – the robot's manipulators easily and unobstructedly reach hard-to-access areas of the spinal column and spinal canal. The chosen method and the equipment used will determine not only the postoperative measures, that is, the duration of stay in the clinic, the volume of rehabilitation measures, but also the cost of spinal tumour removal in Israel.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery – one of the non-surgical methods in neuro- and spinal surgery. The method consists of burning the tumour tissue with a high-intensity and focused beam of ionizing rays: multiple rays come from different points and converge at one, forming a powerful weapon against the tumour. Irradiation of pathological tissues from different sides takes only a couple of sessions, and the result often exceeds even that of surgery. Radiosurgery is used in cases of contraindications to surgery, as well as for small-sized tumours. The cost of such spinal tumour removal in Israel will be much less than that of surgery, as there is no postoperative period and no need for monitoring and rehabilitation.
- Special rehabilitation after surgery is not required; the patient must remain in the clinic for a few more days under the supervision of staff (the average length of hospitalization is from 3 to 7 days). After stabilizing the spine, various exercises and gymnastics are prescribed to restore normal mobility of the spinal column.
Diagnosis Before Spinal Tumour Removal
The patient must necessarily undergo some clarifying diagnostic procedures, even if they have documentation with examination results. This is necessary to correctly select the treatment method and calculate the volume of intervention.
As a rule, the entire examination takes 2-3 days. The first day is dedicated to a consultation with the leading specialist, who makes the decision on the clarifying procedures. The second day is allocated for the patient to undergo examinations. And on the next day, the attending physician convenes a council, where the therapy scheme for the patient is approved.
The mandatory list of diagnostic procedures includes:
- laboratory tests;
- CT, MRI of the spine, PET-CT as methods of the clearest visualization;
- myelography (X-ray of the spinal canal using a contrast agent);
- histological examination of the biopsy.
Removal of Spinal Tumours in Israel – Prices
In the modern world, there is high competition in the medical tourism market among leading countries in this field: Germany, the USA, and Israel. Recently, Israel has been winning in this tough competition, all thanks to reasonable and consumer-friendly prices for any income level. Even for technically complex and unique operations at the leading Top Ihilov clinic, prices are almost half of those in the USA. This applies, for example, to spinal tumour removal: in Israel, prices for this procedure are 30-40% lower than global, European, and American prices.
You can check our price list at any time by visiting our clinic's website or by contacting the consultants at Top Ihilov. Leave a request for a callback, and within 30 minutes, a manager from the international department will call you back and answer all your questions.
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- Spinal surgeons at Top Ihilov have extensive experience in removing spinal tumours, even those that other countries are afraid to tackle. Surgeons perform operations with minimal trauma and gently, significantly improving the quality of life for the patient.
- The technical capabilities of the clinic: state-of-the-art medical equipment, including the Da Vinci robot. Such equipment is not something every European clinic can afford.
- Progressive surgical techniques and access methods make spinal surgeries at Top Ihilov absolutely safe.
- Relief from pain syndrome, neurological disorders, removal of the tumour and related complications in conditions of high comfort and at an affordable price – this is what our patients receive. Spinal surgeries in the Israeli clinic are indeed financially advantageous, as they are cheaper than in similar centers worldwide.
- Assistance in solving any issues – from everyday to organizational: each patient receives an escort during the examination, treatment, and rehabilitation. You will not have communication problems, as a personal curator also acts as a translator. They are responsible for your calm and comfortable passage through all stages of the medical-diagnostic process.