


Pancreatic cancer Treatment in Schneider Center for Children Medicine
About the clinic
Pancreatic cancer treatment at Schneider Children's Medical Center in Petach Tikva, Israel, centers on specialized pediatric oncology and urgent surgical care. The facility serves as the national center for pediatric hematology-oncology and holds JCI accreditation along with Accreditation Canada Diamond Status. This hospital is the largest pediatric center in the country, managing 275,000+ patient visits every year through multidisciplinary teams.
Diagnostic procedures
Precision is vital for identifying pancreatic masses in children. The hospital uses specialized pediatric radiology services to create detailed images of the abdominal organs. These tests help the surgical team plan the best approach for tumor removal.
- Abdominal ultrasound. This is often the first step to visualize the pancreas and nearby organs.
- CT and MRI scans. These imaging tools provide high-resolution views of the tumor's size and location.
- Blood tests. Lab work helps monitor organ function and look for specific tumor markers.
- Radiology services. A dedicated team provides expert interpretation of pediatric abdominal images.
Treatment and surgical options
The hospital specializes in complex abdominal surgeries and long-term cancer care. The pediatric hematology-oncology program reports a cure rate of over 66% for childhood cancers. Treatment plans often involve multiple departments to address the specific needs of young patients.
- Emergency pancreatic mass surgery. Surgeons perform urgent removal of pancreatic tumors. This life-saving procedure is available for children referred for immediate care.
- Pediatric hematology-oncology program. This program includes advanced therapies and bone marrow transplants. It follows modern protocols to treat various forms of childhood cancer.
- Pediatric surgery department. Specialist teams perform advanced operations on the digestive tract and abdominal organs. They handle both congenital conditions and trauma-related issues.
Why patients choose Schneider Children's
As a teaching hospital affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University, the center follows strict international quality standards. The facility is a center of excellence in organ transplantation and cardiology, which supports the safety of complex cancer surgeries. The environment is designed specifically for children to reduce stress during long hospital stays. Patients benefit from a team that has proven experience in rare cases, such as successful emergency mass removals in adolescents. You can request a consultation for a child's personalized treatment plan through Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| CyberKnife | Price on request | |
| Stomach cancer surgery | Price on request | |
| Bone marrow transplantation | Price on request |
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Schneider Center for Children Medicine: more details about the clinic
Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, also affectionately known as Schneider Children's, is an international medical center in Petach Tikva. It is a highly specialized care hospital, dedicated exclusively to the well-being of all children and adolescents. This center is a leader in many medical specializations.
Schneider Children's is located in the small town of Petach Tikva in the vicinity of Israel’s capital.
The center handles children from Israel and other countries providing quality medical services. It is the center of excellence in cardiology, hematology-oncology, immunology, surgery, diabetes treatment, computer visualization, and transplantation of internal organs and bone marrow. Special care nursery is is an unparalleled center of caring and compassion.
Schneider Children's includes several divisions. National hematology-oncology center provides care for children with cancer. More than two thirds of patients are cured with cutting edge treatment. Over the past ten years, this department conducts auto- and allotransplantation of bone marrow, as well as the most difficult operations in bone marrow transplant, even from non-blood relatives.
Schneider Children's includes the renowned Pediatric Cardiology Institute which is the biggest center for diagnostics and effective treatment of heart disorders in Israel. Every year specialists perform more and more complex surgeries resulting in complete recovery. Doctors of this hospital cooperate successfully with colleagues from the USA.
The hospital comprises a pediatric division, a rehabilitation division, specialized divisions and a special care nursery.
Schneider Children's includes:
- Pediatric Cardiology Institute;
- National Pediatric Center for Hematology-Oncology;
- Pediatric Center for gastroenterology and nutrition;
- Orthopedic Service;
- Pediatric Center for urology;
- Center for children’s rehabilitation and development.
Pediatric urology division deserves special attention. Every year in the walls of the hospital about four hundred operations are performed. Premises for operations are equipped with modern medical equipment, including the latest endoscopic equipment designed specifically for the diagnosis of diseases of the children’s genitourinary system.
Famous Pediatric Institute for gastroenterology and nutrition is a unique center diagnostics and treatment of hepatic, gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders, including liver disease - chronic and acute. This division cooperates with the medical faculty of Sackler Faculty. Children’s orthopedic service is one of the most important services of the Centre. It deals with serious diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including deformities of legs and hands of children.
Modern Center for Development and Rehabilitation provides a wide range of outpatient clinical services for young patients including services for newborn babies and teenagers with retardation associated with neurological diseases. These are speech, cognitive and language disorders and learning difficulties. Each year, a group of specialists examines about 4,000 children. Well-known experts from around the world work for this center.
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Kaplan St 14, Petah Tikva, Israel
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