Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Margalit Navo
- Neurosurgery Department of Sourasky Center is justifiably considered as one of the best in Israel. However, this is a general expression, but years of hard work are behind it: neuro-oncologist examines patients in Sourasky Hospital. This is a new expert in medicine, who explores the degree of the tumor effect on brain function, and decides whether it is possible to perform the surgery;
- different neuronavigation systems, radiosurgical treatments and the latest diagnostic equipment are applicable;
- analysis of the patient's medical history is performed by the medical council. The multidisciplinary approach in the Sourasky Clinic help to provide maximally comprehensive analysis if the disease impact and its possible consequences for the person;
- statistics of successful surgeries with the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma in the state clinic of Sourasky: surgery risk is 2.5%.
- Endonasal access through the ethmoid bone is a sparing endoscopic surgery (is performed by means of probe through the nasal passages);
- Intracranial (standard neurosurgical) access if the disease is spread or there are any complications;
Treatment also includes a system of CyberKnife to maximally save the healthy tissues.
- Radiotherapy, brachytherapy;
- Chemotherapy, including the target one;
- Hormone therapy and other drugs for the conservative control of the tumor.