Hadassah Medical Center performs over 35,000 surgeries annually, including cholecystectomies, with costs typically around $13,260. Dr. Alon Pikarsky, a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon with extensive experience, leads the Medical Students Program in Surgery and serves as Residency Program Director.
Hadassah Medical
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6409a56465d06","title":"Hadassah Medical Center exterior in Jerusalem, modern hospital building amid greenery"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad394c58","title":"Hadassah Medical Center modern hospital building in Jerusalem, Israel"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad44ec1c","title":"Atrium with indoor garden at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad4ca399","title":"Modern operating room at Hadassah Medical Center with advanced surgical equipment"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Israel","id":1,"alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},"city":{"name":"Jerusalem","id":3,"alias":"jerusalem"},"address":"Kiryat Hadassah ,p.o.b 12000, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel "},"rating":{"rating":4.2,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":76},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":13,"doctors_number":900,"year_foundation":1918},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb728103c6f.jpeg","name":"Nobel Peace Prize","country_code":"NO"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}],"agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}]}},{"text":"Shaare Zedek Medical Center is a leading hospital in Jerusalem with over 100 years of experience. The clinic handles 250,000+ patients annually and provides specialized care in a comfortable environment.
","text_type":"mt_wow_description","agency_settings":[{"setting_name":"is_new","setting_value":"0"},{"setting_name":"kids_only","setting_value":"0"}],"reviews":[],"clinic":{"id":235,"alias":"shaare-zedek-medical-center","name":"Shaare Zedek Medical Center","short_description":"Shaare Zedek Medical Center is Jerusalem's top-ranked hospital and one of Israel's oldest, founded in 1902. It treats 600,000 patients across over 100 departments and specialties, including cardiology, maternity, and oncology. The hospital serves as a clinical base for Hebrew University and Ben-Gurion University.
Dr. Alon Pikarsky brings over _doctor_3628_years_ of surgical expertise to Hadassah Medical Center, specializing in colorectal and general surgery.
Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a surgical oncologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He directs the Residency Program in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery and complex bowel resections. He works at a university hospital ranked by Newsweek among the world’s best medical centers.
Hadassah Medical
","images":[{"base_url":"clinic/6409a56465d06","title":"Hadassah Medical Center exterior in Jerusalem, modern hospital building amid greenery"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad394c58","title":"Hadassah Medical Center modern hospital building in Jerusalem, Israel"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad44ec1c","title":"Atrium with indoor garden at Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem"},{"base_url":"clinic/5ab24ad4ca399","title":"Modern operating room at Hadassah Medical Center with advanced surgical equipment"}],"flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}],"geo":{"country":{"name":"Israel","id":1,"alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},"city":{"name":"Jerusalem","id":3,"alias":"jerusalem"},"address":"Kiryat Hadassah ,p.o.b 12000, Jerusalem, 91120, Israel "},"rating":{"rating":4.2,"google":3.7,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":76},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":13,"doctors_number":900,"year_foundation":1918},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5ceb728103c6f.jpeg","name":"Nobel Peace Prize","country_code":"NO"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/609cdeda74941.jpeg","name":"World's Best Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/60d499a36ac19.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/6360fa074cde8.jpeg","name":"World's Best Smart Hospitals 2023 by Newsweek","country_code":"US"}]},"procedure_prices":[{"prices":{"price_from":10000,"price_to":15000,"currency":"USD","id":34674},"operation":{"id":829,"name":" Сholecystectomy","alias":"sholecystectomy"}}]}],"meta":{"total_count":1,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[{"id":23773,"user":{"id":896733,"name":"Lea ","country_code":"UG"},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":4},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":9},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"In general the expertise is world class and the hospitality with soft conversations made me feel at at home , all the best bookmed , all the best soursky hospital all the best medical team , all the best israel, \nSpecial thanks and hand clamp to my medical coordinator ''@HANNAH'' . GOD BLESS YOU FOR ME"},"order":{},"clinic_info":{"id":1,"name":"Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)","alias":"sourasky-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-02-08T09:56:19.427+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Care for patient is good"}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"From airport pick up no need to struggle to where and your moving the hospital does it's best, doctor appointments are done , hospital bed , and doctors do what what they know best"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"In general the expertise is world class."}}},{"id":27137,"user":{"id":1059040,"name":"Kai ","country_code":"CA","country_name":{"en":"Canada"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":0},{"name":"doctor","value":0},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"personal","value":0},{"name":"translation","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"I would give it about a 4 out of 5."},"order":{"operation":{"id":859,"name":{"en":"Surgery"}},"illness":{"id":171,"name":{"en":"Lymphostasis"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1,"name":"Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)","alias":"sourasky-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-09-06T13:33:31.153+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I would give it about a 4 out of 5."}}}],"meta":{"total_count":2,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{},"texts":{"guide_mc":{"text":"Day 1
\nDay 2
\nDay 3
\nDay 4-6
\nWeek 1-2
\nWeek 3-4
\nPlease note, each patient\"s recovery can vary. Follow your doctor\"s advice for the best recovery.
"}}},"relations":{"countries":[{"name":"Austria","alias":"austria","iso_code":"AT"},{"name":"Azerbaijan","alias":"azerbaijan","iso_code":"AZ"},{"name":"China","alias":"china","iso_code":"CN"},{"name":"Czech Republic","alias":"czech-republic","iso_code":"CZ"},{"name":"Egypt","alias":"egypt","iso_code":"EG"},{"name":"France","alias":"france","iso_code":"FR"},{"name":"Germany","alias":"germany","iso_code":"DE"},{"name":"Greece","alias":"greece","iso_code":"GR"},{"name":"India","alias":"india","iso_code":"IN"},{"name":"Israel","alias":"israel","iso_code":"IL"},{"name":"Italy","alias":"italy","iso_code":"IT"},{"name":"Lithuania","alias":"lithuania","iso_code":"LT"},{"name":"Mexico","alias":"mexico","iso_code":"MX"},{"name":"Poland","alias":"poland","iso_code":"PL"},{"name":"Republic of Korea","alias":"republic-of-korea","iso_code":"KR"},{"name":"Romania","alias":"romania","iso_code":"RO"},{"name":"Spain","alias":"spain","iso_code":"ES"},{"name":"Switzerland","alias":"switzerland","iso_code":"CH"},{"name":"Thailand","alias":"thailand","iso_code":"TH"},{"name":"Turkey","alias":"turkey","iso_code":"TR"},{"name":"Ukraine","alias":"ukraine","iso_code":"UA"},{"name":"United Arab Emirates","alias":"united-arab-emirates","iso_code":"AE"},{"name":"United Kingdom","alias":"united-kingdom","iso_code":"GB"},{"name":"United States of America","alias":"united-states","iso_code":"US"}],"cities":[{"name":"Haifa","alias":"haifa"},{"name":"Jerusalem","alias":"jerusalem"},{"name":"Tel Aviv","alias":"tel-aviv"},{"name":"Holon","alias":"holon"},{"name":"Herzliya","alias":"herzliya"},{"name":"Petah Tikva","alias":"petah-tikva"},{"name":"Kfar Saba","alias":"kfar-saba"}],"operations":[{"name":"Breast cancer surgery","alias":"operation-on-breast-cancer"},{"name":"Whipple surgery","alias":"whipple-surgery"},{"name":"Distal Pancreatectomy","alias":"distal-pancreatectomy"},{"name":" Laryngectomy","alias":"laryngectomy"},{"name":"Amputation ","alias":"amputation"},{"name":"Throat cancer operation","alias":"throat-cancer-operation"},{"name":"Pancreatic cancer surgery ","alias":"pancreatic-cancer-surgery"},{"name":" Сholecystectomy","alias":"sholecystectomy"},{"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery"},{"name":"Hysterectomy (uterus removal)","alias":"hysterectomy"},{"name":"Cochlear implant placement","alias":"cochlear-implant-placement"},{"name":"Nephrectomy","alias":"nephrectomy"},{"name":"Thyroidectomy","alias":"thyroidectomy"},{"name":"Appendectomy","alias":"appendectomy"},{"name":"Lung cancer surgery","alias":"lung-cancer-surgery"},{"name":"Liver resection","alias":"liver-resection"},{"name":"Colectomy (large bowel resection)","alias":"colectomy-large-bowel-resection"},{"name":"Bladder removal","alias":"rezekcia-mocevogo-puzyra"},{"name":"Rectal resection","alias":"rectal-resection"},{"name":"Lumpectomy ","alias":"lumpectomy"},{"name":"Enucleation of eye","alias":"enucleation-of-eyes"},{"name":"Removal of testicle tumor ","alias":"removal-of-tumor-of-testicle"},{"name":"Kidney-sparing surgery","alias":"kidney-sparing-surgery"},{"name":" Removal of part of tumor and nerve of eye","alias":"removal-of-part-of-tumor-and-nerve-of-eye"},{"name":"Transurethral resection of the bladder","alias":"transurethral-resection-of-the-bladder"},{"name":"Laparoscopic prostatectomy","alias":"laparoscopic-prostatectomy"},{"name":"Resection of glioblastoma","alias":"resection-of-glioblastoma"},{"name":"Wide excision of melanoma","alias":"wide-excision-of-melanoma"}],"diagnostics":[{"name":"Consultation with a surgeon","alias":"surgical-consultation"},{"name":"Online Consultation with Spinal Surgeon","alias":"online-consultation-with-spinal-surgeon"}],"illnesses":[{"name":"Hemorrhoids","alias":"hemorrhoids"},{"name":"Pancreatitis","alias":"pancreatitis"},{"name":"Cholelithiasis","alias":"cholelithiasis"},{"name":"Ulcerative colitis","alias":"ulcerative-colitis"},{"name":"Gastritis","alias":"gastritis"},{"name":"Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract","alias":"polyps-of-the-gastrointestinal-tract"},{"name":"Lymphostasis","alias":"lymphostasis"},{"name":"Liver hemangioma","alias":"liver-hemangioma"},{"name":"Crohn's disease","alias":"crohn-s"},{"name":"Gastric ulcer","alias":"gastric-ulcer"},{"name":"Cirrhosis","alias":"cirrhosis"},{"name":"Umbilical hernia","alias":"umbilical-hernia"},{"name":"Inguinal hernia","alias":"inguinal-hernia"},{"name":"Barrett's esophagus","alias":"barretts-esophagus"}],"illnessKinds":[{"name":"Gastroenterology","alias":"gastroenterology"},{"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery"}],"illness_kinds":[{"name":"Gastroenterology","alias":"gastroenterology"},{"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery"}]},"popularSearches":[{"name":"Circumcision","alias":"circumcision","type":"operation","id":824},{"name":"Lipoma Removal","alias":"lipoma-removal","type":"operation","id":889},{"name":"Inguinal hernia surgery","alias":"inguinal-hernia-surgery","type":"operation","id":600},{"name":"Hysterectomy (uterus removal)","alias":"hysterectomy","type":"operation","id":278},{"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery","type":"operation","id":859},{"name":"Consultation with creation of treatment plan ","alias":"consultation-with-creation-of-treatment-plan","type":"diagnostic","id":457},{"name":"Early detection of malignant diseases for women","alias":"early-detection-of-malignant-diseases-for-women","type":"diagnostic","id":630},{"name":"Consultation with a surgeon","alias":"surgical-consultation","type":"diagnostic","id":107},{"name":"Online consultation with Surgeon","alias":"online-consultation-with-surgeon","type":"diagnostic","id":593},{"name":"Revision of MRI results","alias":"revision-of-mri-results","type":"diagnostic","id":453},{"name":"Hemorrhoids","alias":"hemorrhoids","type":"illness","id":14},{"name":"Keloid scars","alias":"keloid-scars","type":"illness","id":2055},{"name":"Inguinal hernia","alias":"inguinal-hernia","type":"illness","id":519},{"name":"Lymphostasis","alias":"lymphostasis","type":"illness","id":171},{"name":"Umbilical hernia","alias":"umbilical-hernia","type":"illness","id":569}],"operationPrices":{"operation_prices":{"84":{"operation":{"name":"Umbilical hernia repair","alias":"surgical-correction-of-umbilical-hernias","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":6000,"max_amount":11500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":4200,"max_amount":6500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2200,"max_amount":6000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":13,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":9400,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3200,"max_amount":4800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6700,"max_amount":11100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The operation fixes a bulge near the navel, reducing discomfort and preventing dangerous complications.
"},"218":{"operation":{"name":"Stomach resection","alias":"stomach-resection","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":38000,"max_amount":68000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":17000,"max_amount":25000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":8000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":16500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":17500,"max_amount":25500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":20000,"max_amount":35000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure involves removing part of the stomach to treat conditions like cancer, providing potentially curative results.
"},"416":{"operation":{"name":"Amputation ","alias":"amputation","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":22000,"max_amount":45000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":1000,"max_amount":18000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1200,"max_amount":7000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":4500,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":16000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6500,"max_amount":11000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false},"description":"The procedure involves removing a body part to save lives, alleviate pain, or tackle disease progress.
"},"600":{"operation":{"name":"Inguinal hernia surgery","alias":"inguinal-hernia-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":13000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":3500,"max_amount":9500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2000,"max_amount":7000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":15,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":4500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":7,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3400,"max_amount":5200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":7200,"max_amount":16600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure treats a bulge in the groin area by pushing it back and strengthening the abdominal wall.
"},"612":{"operation":{"name":" Hiatal hernia repair","alias":"hiatal-hernia-repair","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":16000,"max_amount":28000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":11500,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":3300,"max_amount":14300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":9,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":3600,"max_amount":7800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":18000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":15500,"max_amount":24400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure repairs abdominal tissue protrusions through the diaphragm, improving digestion and reducing discomfort.
"},"829":{"operation":{"name":" Сholecystectomy","alias":"sholecystectomy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":12000,"max_amount":22000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":10000,"max_amount":11500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2000,"max_amount":4700,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":15,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":3200,"max_amount":5000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":5,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":6200,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":7800,"max_amount":17800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"UA":true,"FR":false,"GB":false,"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"MX":true,"DE":true,"CA":false,"AE":false,"TH":true,"PL":true,"KR":true,"CZ":true,"AT":false,"ES":true,"IT":false,"CN":false,"AU":false,"IN":true,"MY":false,"VN":false,"BR":false,"AZ":true,"LT":true,"RO":true},"description":"The gallbladder removal to treat inflammation, or cancer with less scarring and quicker recovery.
"},"859":{"operation":{"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":32000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":8000,"max_amount":14000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2000,"max_amount":8400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":7,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":4200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":9200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":7500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure involves correcting body defects or diseases through surgical interventions, performed typically under anesthesia.
"},"886":{"operation":{"name":"Atherectomy","alias":"atherectomy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":28000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":14000,"max_amount":21000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1400,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":11000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":12500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":12500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false},"description":"The procedure removes plaque in arteries, improves blood flow, and reduces heart disease risk, with minimal invasive surgery.
"},"888":{"operation":{"name":"Appendectomy","alias":"appendectomy","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":21000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":9000,"max_amount":10000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":7800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":14,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":2500,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":5200,"max_amount":7600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":7200,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The appendix is removed to prevent or treat inflammation, typically through a minimally invasive approach.
"},"889":{"operation":{"name":"Lipoma Removal","alias":"lipoma-removal","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":4800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":2600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":400,"max_amount":720,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":7,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":370,"max_amount":1500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":1100,"max_amount":2400,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6100,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"This operation eliminates benign fat tissue tumors, offering relief from discomfort and preventing potential growth complications.
"},"899":{"operation":{"name":"Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)","alias":"endoscopic-retrograde-cholangiopancreatography-ercp","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":17500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":8000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":4300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":7,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":2400,"max_amount":5200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":4400,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure is a diagnostic tool helping visualize gallbladder, pancreas, and bile ducts, combining endoscopy and X-rays for effective diagnosis and treatment.
"},"982":{"operation":{"name":"General anesthesia ","alias":"general-anesthesia","use_for_listing":false},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":3500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":680,"max_amount":2000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":200,"max_amount":1200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":12,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":500,"max_amount":1100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":1400,"max_amount":2500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":610,"max_amount":1300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":true,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The procedure numbs the entire body, inducing a deep sleep for surgeries, enhancing comfort and reducing pain.
"},"1012":{"operation":{"name":"Incisional hernia repair","alias":"incisional-hernia-repair","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":16000,"max_amount":28000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":8500,"max_amount":12500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2700,"max_amount":9000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":7,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":3600,"max_amount":7000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":7200,"max_amount":11800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":6300,"max_amount":8500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"offer","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true},"description":"The operation mends abdominal wall openings and strengthens them, preventing organ protrusion and alleviating pain.
"},"1544":{"operation":{"name":"Fistula Laser Surgery","alias":"fistula-laser-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":6500,"max_amount":12500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":8500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":5900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1800,"max_amount":2800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3600,"max_amount":5600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":7200,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true}},"1545":{"operation":{"name":"Pilonidal Sinus Laser Surgery","alias":"pilonidal-sinus-laser-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":9500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":4500,"max_amount":7000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":1600,"max_amount":3100,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":2200,"max_amount":4200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":6000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":5800,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"offer","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true}},"1546":{"operation":{"name":"Rectal Prolapse Surgery","alias":"rectal-prolapse-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":22000,"max_amount":38000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":9500,"max_amount":15500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":4800,"max_amount":5300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":6500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":8200,"max_amount":13200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":8900,"max_amount":9500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true}},"1547":{"operation":{"name":"Perianal Abscess Surgery","alias":"perianal-abscess-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":4200,"max_amount":7500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":3800,"max_amount":5800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2600,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":3,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":2800,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":2600,"max_amount":4600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":3900,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":true}},"1551":{"operation":{"name":"Rectal Bleeding Surgery","alias":"rectal-bleeding-surgery","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":5500,"max_amount":9500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":4200,"max_amount":6300,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2400,"max_amount":3000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":1500,"max_amount":3500,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":3200,"max_amount":5600,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":2300,"max_amount":3900,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":false,"AT":false,"ES":false}},"1593":{"operation":{"name":"Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair","alias":"laparoscopic-inguinal-hernia-repair","use_for_listing":true},"country_price":{"US":{"amount":7500,"max_amount":14000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"IL":{"amount":5800,"max_amount":8200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"TR":{"amount":2800,"max_amount":8200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":8,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"TH":{"amount":2700,"max_amount":4200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":4,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"mixed","scope":"country"},"AT":{"amount":4600,"max_amount":7200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"country"},"ES":{"amount":9100,"max_amount":13700,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":2,"price_kind":"from_range","price_source":"tariff","scope":"country"}},"available_clinics":{"US":false,"IL":false,"TR":true,"TH":true,"AT":false,"ES":true}}}},"cityPrices":{"operation_prices":{"829":{"operation":{"id":829,"name":" Сholecystectomy","alias":"sholecystectomy"},"city_price":[{"amount":10000,"max_amount":0,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":1,"price_kind":"from","price_source":"tariff","scope":"city","city":{"id":3,"name":"Jerusalem","alias":"jerusalem","profile":{"city_id":3,"city_type":"Historic city in the Judaean Mountains","access":["Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 45 km from Jerusalem"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gurion_Airport"],"status":"ok","checked_at":"2026-11-03"}}},{"amount":7800,"max_amount":11200,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"city","city":{"id":8,"name":"Haifa","alias":"haifa","profile":{"city_id":8,"city_type":"Major Mediterranean seaport city","access":["Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 100 km from Haifa"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haifa","https://dislocations2019.net.technion.ac.il/general-information-2/travel-and-transportation/"],"status":"ok","checked_at":"2026-11-03"}}},{"amount":6500,"max_amount":10000,"currency":"USD","clinic_count":0,"price_kind":"estimate","price_source":"parsed","scope":"city","city":{"id":2,"name":"Tel Aviv","alias":"tel-aviv","profile":{"city_id":2,"city_type":"Mediterranean coastal economic and tech hub","access":["Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 20 km southeast of city"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tel_Aviv","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Gurion_Airport"],"status":"ok","checked_at":"2026-11-03"}}}]}}},"videoReviews":[{"id":"cd689b88-8416-40ed-b934-862782950d37","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1074627805?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Traveling from Spain to Istanbul for a liposuction was a life-changing experience.","userName":"Valentina","user_name":"Valentina","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/2004017747-38ebfea0f81718d5e24dcd17c32b8d8e297a42128dff0f5fb7951fcd06d9ea12-d?mw=900&mh=1600&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-13T13:49:59.847+00:00","clinicName":"Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center","clinic":{"name":"Istanbul Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center","alias":"istanbul-aesthetic-plastic-surgery-clinic"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/istanbul-aesthetic-plastic-surgery-clinic/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Liposuction","alias":"liposuction"},{"name":"Tumescent liposuction","alias":"tumescent-liposuction"}]}},{"id":"b7a1e6f5-3dff-4271-a473-718866134d6d","link":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/1096286146?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479","description":"Stay strong, stay informed, and never underestimate the power of cutting-edge treatments and a solid support system.","userName":"Randolph","user_name":"Randolph","preview":"https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/2030316574-2e75554b099788479c44c329a4e0921804438f5ec01b95cf5caf584c386aeb01-d?mw=600&mh=1067&q=70","updated_at":"2025-06-26T11:53:30.932+00:00","clinicName":"Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Clinic","clinic":{"name":"Confraternitaet & Goldenes Kreuz Private Clinic","alias":"private-clinic-confraternitat-josefstadt"},"clinicUrl":"/clinic/private-clinic-confraternitat-josefstadt/","relations":{"operations":[{"name":"Radioembolization for liver cancer ","alias":"radioembolization-for-liver-cancer"},{"name":"Radiofrequency ablation","alias":"radiofrequency-ablation"}]}}],"hasVideoReviewsByContext":true,"externalReviews":[{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091173e","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911745","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911748","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091174a","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091174c","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911752","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911753","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911754","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911755","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911757","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911758","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911759","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091175b","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911762","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911764","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091176f","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911773","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091177a","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091177d","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911781","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f50911795","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091179c","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f5091179e","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f509117a3","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f509117ad","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"5e78c07e321b9c3f509117b8","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"68a9e1aac59afc395e074215","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"68a9e1b1204c9f5af30549cd","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"68a9e1b4204c9f5af30549ce","source":"google","clinic_id":235},{"id":"68a9e1c7204c9f5af30549cf","source":"google","clinic_id":235}],"responsibleDoctor":{"id":619,"alias":"abduelcabbar-kartal","name":"Abdulcabbar Kartal","photo":"doctor/620a4b22b682d","advisory_text":"Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon specializing in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He is certified by the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C) and has performed over 500 bariatric surgeries.","advisoryText":"Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdulcabbar Kartal is a colorectal and general surgeon specializing in HIPEC and bariatric surgery. He is certified by the European Society of Coloproctology (FEBS-C) and has performed over 500 bariatric surgeries.","specialities":[{"id":"sur.006","name":"Colorectal surgeon","illness_kind_id":33},{"id":"sur.010","name":"General surgeon","illness_kind_id":33}]},"updatedAt":"2026-11-12T21:00:15.919Z","activeCountries":["IL","TR","AT","ES","TH"],"operationIndicators":{"details":{"anesthesia":"general","days_in_clinic":2,"days_in_country":7,"rehabilitation_days":14,"satisfied_percent":78,"treatment_duration_hours":2},"illness_kind_details":{"requests_processed":7852}},"direction":{"id":33,"name":"Surgery","alias":"surgery","name_forms":{"base_form":"Surgery","form_4":"surgeon","form_6":"surgeons","form_11":"surgeons"}},"illness_kind":{"id":33,"name":{"en":"Surgery"}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["general"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":7,"max":14,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy; desk work earlier, physically heavy work later."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":2,"max":10,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any postoperative complication within 30 days; bile duct injury about 0.3-0.5%, other serious ones under 2%."},"contraindications":["Severe cardiopulmonary disease making general anesthesia prohibitively risky","Uncorrected coagulopathy","Septic shock or severe instability (relative; stabilize or drain first)","Extensive prior upper abdominal surgery (relative)","Advanced portal-hypertensive cirrhosis (relative)","Pregnancy (relative; second trimester generally preferred)"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":1,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Uncomplicated elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy; often same-day discharge or one night."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":2,"max":6,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Light activity such as walking soon after surgery; strenuous exercise and heavy lifting after surgeon clearance."},"final_result_months":{"min":1,"max":3,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Time to resolution of postoperative symptoms and full recovery after uncomplicated laparoscopic surgery; some patients have persistent digestive symptoms."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":5,"max":7,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Uncomplicated laparoscopic surgery; after first postoperative review and surgeon clearance, with short-haul flights sometimes earlier."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":5,"max":7,"unit":"days","qualifier":"First postoperative review before flying home; pathology results discussed."}}],"indications":["Symptomatic gallstones (biliary colic)","Acute or chronic calculous cholecystitis","Gallstone pancreatitis (to prevent recurrence)","Choledocholithiasis with gallbladder in place (after duct clearance)","Gallbladder polyps of higher-risk size or features","Biliary dyskinesia in selected patients","Porcelain gallbladder or suspected gallbladder malignancy"],"main_risks":["Bile duct injury","Bile leak","Bleeding","Infection (wound or intra-abdominal)","Injury to bowel or other organs","Retained common bile duct stones","Conversion to open surgery","Port-site hernia","Anesthesia-related and thromboembolic complications","Post-cholecystectomy diarrhea or persistent symptoms"],"pain":"Moderate pain for the first few days, including incisional and shoulder-tip pain from gas; usually controlled with oral analgesics.","preparation":["Preoperative assessment and blood tests","Abdominal ultrasound imaging review","Fasting before anesthesia per anesthesia team instructions","Review of medications and allergies with the surgical team","Arrange transport and adult support after discharge"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Day 0-2","description":"Recovery from anesthesia, early mobilization, diet resumed as tolerated, discharge same day or next day.","restrictions":["No driving while on opioid analgesics","Avoid heavy lifting"]},{"phase":"Days 3-14","description":"Pain decreases; return to light daily activities and desk work.","restrictions":["Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exertion"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-6","description":"Gradual return to full activity and exercise as cleared by surgeon.","restrictions":["Avoid heavy lifting until cleared by surgeon"]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":7,"max":21,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary functional recovery after uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy; no formal rehabilitation program is usually needed."},"result_longevity":"Permanent; the gallbladder is removed so gallbladder stones cannot recur, though bile duct stones can rarely form later.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":1,"max":4,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Conversion to open surgery or reoperation/reintervention such as ERCP, drainage or hernia repair; elective cases."},"scars":"Typically three or four small port-site scars of about 5-12 mm, which fade over time; a single-incision or open approach leaves different scars.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"Single operation."},"stages":[{"code":"surgery","label":"Laparoscopic cholecystectomy","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed on the day of the procedure."}}],"qualifier":"Single-stage procedure."},"success":{"metric":"Resolution of biliary colic pain after surgery","value":90,"unit":"percent of patients","horizon":"6-12 months","population":"Adults with symptomatic gallstones undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (standard four-port)","suits_whom":"Most patients with symptomatic gallstone disease; the standard approach.","recovery":"Often same-day or one-night stay; return to light activity within about 1-2 weeks."},{"name":"Open cholecystectomy","suits_whom":"Cases with severe inflammation, difficult anatomy, or after laparoscopic conversion.","recovery":"Longer hospital stay (several days) and recovery of about 4-6 weeks."}],"treatment_conditions":["day_case","inpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":0.75,"max":1.5,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Operating time for uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Abdominal ultrasound report","Recent blood test results with liver enzymes","Gallstone-related discharge or clinic summaries","List of blood thinners","Previous abdominal surgery reports (if available)","CT or MRCP report (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery; stay about 5-7 days including a first postoperative review before flying home."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Check the qualifications of the clinician who will do the procedure","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/medical-tourism","host":"wwwnc.cdc.gov","quote":"Check the qualifications of the clinician who will be doing the procedure and the credentials of the facility where the procedure will be done.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Check the facility's accreditation, since accreditation requires meeting published standards","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/medical-tourism","host":"wwwnc.cdc.gov","quote":"Accrediting groups, including Joint Commission International, DNV GL International Accreditation for Hospitals, and the International Society for Quality in Healthcare, have lists of standards that healthcare facilities need to meet to be accredited.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Agree in advance how you will communicate with the clinician and carers","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/medical-tourism","host":"wwwnc.cdc.gov","quote":"If you go to a country where you do not speak the language, determine ahead of time how you will communicate with your clinician and others who will be caring for you.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Confirm the surgeon is trained and experienced in the exact procedure you are considering, not just in surgery generally","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Verify that the surgeon is trained and experienced in performing the procedure you are considering.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Ask for certification information and the name of the body that certified the surgical setting","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.isaps.org/discover/patients-home/considering-your-procedure-abroad/finding-a-surgeon-abroad/","host":"isaps.org","quote":"Ask for certification information and the name of the certifying body when assessing a surgical setting.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"An advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Any advert or information that guarantees complete success should raise concerns.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"Forceful persuasion or cheap, time-limited offers pushing you into a quick decision","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/surgery-abroad-cut-out-the-risk/","host":"travelaware.campaign.gov.uk","quote":"Don’t be pressured into quick decisions either through forceful persuasion or cheap, time limited offers.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"A price that sounds too good to be true probably is","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/articles/will-economic-uncertainty-drive-more-patients-overseas-for-plastic-surgery-what-to-consider-and-how-to-stretch-your-dollar-back-home","host":"plasticsurgery.org","quote":"If the price sounds too good to be true, it probably is.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"Bleeding from wounds or inside the abdomen","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/cholecystectomy/","host":"nth.nhs.uk","quote":"Bleeding. You may develop bleeding inside your abdomen or from your wounds post operatively.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Yellowing of eyes and skin","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/cholecystectomy/","host":"nth.nhs.uk","quote":"You may suffer from symptoms of tummy pain, acid reflux (heartburn), diarrhoea or jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) following removal of your gallbladder.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Leg that swells and becomes painful","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/cholecystectomy/","host":"nth.nhs.uk","quote":"This can cause your leg to swell and become painful.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"W4","text":"Persistent vomiting and inability to tolerate food","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://dchft.nhs.uk/leaflets/patient-advice-following-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy/","host":"dchft.nhs.uk","quote":"Persistent vomiting and inability to tolerate food and drink","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":403}},{"id":"W5","text":"Increasing pain or swelling around wound sites","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://dchft.nhs.uk/leaflets/patient-advice-following-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy/","host":"dchft.nhs.uk","quote":"Increasing pain or swelling around the wound sites","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":403}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Home doctor needs the clinic's follow-up recommendations in a written discharge summary","document":"discharge summary","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"When you have treatment abroad, you must ask the treatment provider for their follow-up recommendations documented within a written discharge summary in English.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"Your gallstones are not causing any symptoms","name":"Gallstones monitoring without surgery","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gallstones/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"If you have gallstones, you might not need any treatment if they're not causing symptoms.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"laparoscopic-cholecystectomy","name":"Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (standard four-port)","how_it_works":{"text":"A viewing instrument is inserted into the abdomen during the operation","source":{"url":"https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/cholecystectomy/","host":"nth.nhs.uk","quote":"Laparoscopic – The operation is carried out with a laparoscope (viewing instrument), which is inserted into your abdomen (tummy).","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"event":"back_to_daily_activities","min":2,"max":2,"unit":"weeks","label":"2 weeks","source":{"url":"https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/wpfd/preview_files/Cholecystectomy-Removal-of-the-Gall-Bladder(87682805257e619d49b8e0dfdc14affa).pdf","host":"myplannedcare.nhs.uk","quote":"Return to normal activities in 2 weeks","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":403}}},{"id":"open-cholecystectomy","name":"Open cholecystectomy","how_it_works":{"text":"The gallbladder is removed through an incision in the abdomen","source":{"url":"https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/cholecystectomy/","host":"nth.nhs.uk","quote":"Open – The operation is carried out as an open procedure through an incision (cut) in your abdomen (tummy).","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1}}},"hrefLanguages":[{"rel":"alternate","hreflang":"ru","language":"ru","href":"https://ru.bookimed.com/clinics/country=israel/city=ierusalim/procedure=holecistektomia/"}],"offerFilters":{"offer_count":0,"price_filter":{"from":0,"to":0,"avg":0}},"offersBlock":{},"rendersOffersList":false,"fewClinics":true,"topCountriesCount":0}