For every woman, the breast is an attribute of femininity and attractiveness. Therefore, any breast diseases not only pose health risks but also carry psychological trauma. Oncologists and plastic surgeons at the Top Ihilov clinic perform the removal of cancerous breast tumours of varying severity while simultaneously conducting plastic surgery for breast reconstruction.
Thus, upon completion of treatment, a woman can return to her usual life without feeling inferior and avoiding disability. Information on how breast tumour removal with simultaneous breast reconstruction is performed in Israel, as well as reviews from patients about the level of medical care in this country, can be found on our clinic's website.
In what cases is mastectomy performed?
At Top Ihilov, breast tumours are treated using various methods: chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal, and immunomodulatory therapy. However, surgical intervention remains one of the most commonly used methods to combat breast cancer. It is applied when other methods are ineffective or contraindicated. Specifically, when cancer is detected during pregnancy, at the second stage of the disease, when multiple disease foci are found, or when the tumour size exceeds 5 cm. Mastectomy has also become quite popular when anomalies in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are detected, performed to prevent the development of breast cancer.
In addition to oncological diseases, mastectomy is indicated for extensive purulent inflammation in the breast (so-called phlegmon of the gland), in severe forms of mastopathy that have caused a large number of cysts, and for benign breast tumours – multiple nodular forms of fibroadenoma.
How is breast tumour removal with simultaneous breast reconstruction performed in Israel?
Depending on the severity of the disease, mastectomy is performed in several ways.
Lumpectomy is the most organ-preserving intervention, where only the altered lobe of the gland is removed along with a small volume of surrounding normal tissue. It is effective when the tumour does not affect the lymph nodes and pectoral muscles.
Simple mastectomy involves resection of the entire breast while leaving the regional axillary lymph nodes and pectoral muscles. Lymph nodes located within the gland may be removed. It is applicable in cases of ductal carcinoma and as a preventive operation when there is a high risk of cancer development. Modified radical mastectomy involves complete removal of the gland along with level 1 and 2 lymph nodes and the small pectoral muscle.
Radical mastectomy is the complete resection of the breast, axillary lymph nodes, as well as the large and small pectoral muscles. This method is now rarely used and is replaced by modified radical mastectomy whenever possible. It is performed only if the tumour has spread to the pectoral muscles.
Immediately after the tumour removal procedure, Top Ihilov performs manipulations to restore the shape of the gland. Both artificial implants and the patient's own tissues are used. The implants are made from the latest materials that maintain their shape after radiotherapy.
Natural tissues can be taken from various parts of the patient's body: the lower abdomen (the so-called TRAM flap), an area of the back at the level of the gland (LD flap), or from the gluteal muscle. The patient's own tissues may be supplemented with silicone implants if necessary.
This simultaneous removal of breast tumours with simultaneous breast reconstruction in Israel is performed more often than separate surgeries spaced out in time. Firstly, the effect of immediate restoration is significantly better than that of separate surgeries. Secondly, the patient does not have to undergo two major surgical interventions.
Before the intervention, the patient undergoes examinations, including:
PET-CT, ultrasound, biopsy, mammography, blood tests.
Breast tumour removal with simultaneous breast reconstruction in Israel: prices
The price for mastectomy with simultaneous breast reconstruction in Israel is 30% lower than in Europe and 50% less compared to the USA. How your case of breast tumour removal with simultaneous breast reconstruction in Israel will proceed, as well as the cost of all procedures, will be known only after a complete examination at the clinic. At this stage, you can use the feedback forms if you want to know approximate prices for medical services.
Why should you choose treatment at Top Ihilov?
- Oncologists and plastic surgeons at the clinic have extensive experience in performing mastectomy with simultaneous breast reconstruction. The specialists at Top Ihilov have restored health to many women while preserving their natural beauty and self-confidence.
- Before the intervention, the patient undergoes ultra-precise diagnostics of the disease – this guarantees the selection of the optimal treatment method and ultimate victory over cancer.
- The equipment and implants used during the operation belong to the latest medical developments, ensuring high quality of the surgery.
- The prices for surgery at Top Ihilov are significantly lower than in medical institutions in Europe and the USA, by 30-50% for the same level of service.
- The hospital's international department will ensure the patient’s comfort during their stay for treatment. Its staff arranges tickets, translates medical documentation, organizes airport pickups, accommodation, and resolves any arising everyday issues.
If you are still unsure where to undergo breast tumour removal with simultaneous breast reconstruction in Israel, patient reviews about treatment at Top Ihilov will leave you with no choice.