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Nephrectomy in Israel: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why do patients choose Israel for nephrectomy?

  • Accredited clinics: JCI-certified hospitals ensure world-class medical care and prioritize patient safety.
  • Latest technologies: The Da Vinci Surgical System is used for robotic-assisted nephrectomies, which offers enhanced precision. This approach also helps reduce recovery time. Additionally, laparoscopic techniques are widely implemented.
  • High success rates: Nephrectomy procedures in Israel have a notable 95% efficacy rate for cancerous conditions, with minimal complications.
  • Expert surgeons: Renowned urologists in Israel, such as Dr. Yaron Ehrlich, have performed over 1,500 nephrectomies. They hold certifications from esteemed institutions like the European Board of Urology.

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How Much Does Nephrectomy Cost in Israel?

The average price of Nephrectomy in Israel is $16,776, the minimum price is $16,776, and the maximum price is $16,776.
The price research is based on updated and verified costs from the Bookimed partner clinics.

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Discover the Best Nephrectomy Clinics in Israel: 6 Verified Options and Prices

The Bookimed clinic ranking is based on data science algorithms, providing a trusted, transparent, and objective comparison. It takes into account patient demand, review scores (both positive and negative), the frequency of updates to treatment options and prices, response speed, and clinic certifications.
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Assuta Medical Center
Hadassah Medical Center
Rambam Medical Center

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Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 4 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Ofer Merimsky

40 years of experience

Dr. Ofer Merimsly is the best sarcoma, lymphoma, and lung cancer doctor within Israel and in the world. Also specializes in Whipple surgery treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer. Head of the National Center for sarcomas of bone and soft tissues of the Tel Aviv Medical Center Sourasky (Ichilov).

Specialty:

  • Treatment of all types of lung cancer and thoracic organs
  • Treatment of all types of sarcomas of bone and soft tissue
  • Treatment stromal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract

Education and specialization:

  • Higher medical education, graduated the Medical Faculty of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
  • Residency in General Oncology and Radiotherapy
  • Training in the field of radiotherapy and brachytherapy at New York Hospital, USA
  • Special refresher course for the treatment of tumors of the skeleton and soft tissues, Paris. France

Membership:

  • President of the Society of oncologists and radiotherapists Israel
  • The American Scientific Cancer Society
  • European scientific medical organization
  • European Society of Oncology of the musculoskeletal system
  • International Society for the treatment of tumors of the connective tissue
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Yossefovitz Ofer

31 years of experience

Dr. Ofer Yossefovitz is a leading Israeli urological surgeon. He specializes in oncological, laparoscopic, and robotic urology. He has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Yossefovitz earned his MD at Jerusalem University. He also completed advanced fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA.

Dr. Yossefovitz has led oncological urology departments at Ichilov and Beilinson hospitals. He has published many scientific papers. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. Dr. Yossefovitz is a member of the Israeli, European, and American Urology Associations. His memberships reflect his international accreditation and recognition.

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Jacob Ben-chaim

39 years of experience

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is a Pediatric Urologist at the Sourasky Medical Center with experience in chemical immunology, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and ECFMG certification. He is certified by the Technion Institute, Haifa, Israel, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and University, Baltimore MD, USA, and Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine. He is a member of the Israel Medical Association, Israel Urological Association, American Urological Association, and Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union. He has received awards for best Pediatric Urology study and holds an ECFMG Certificate valid indefinitely.

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Roksana Klepper

31 years of experience

Professor Roksana Klepper is an experienced pediatric oncologist and nephrologist with 29 years of experience specializing in Children's Oncology and Diagnostics. She is proficient in English and Hebrew and is a member of several organizations related to Pediatrics, Nephrology and Renal Hypertension. She also prepares children for liver transplantation and has a Medical Center named after her.

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Евгения • Consultation nephrologist
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Mar 1, 2022
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I really want to thank the excellent Bookimed team for how quickly and accurately the guys work, the coordinating doctor Natalya, who selected the wonderful doctor Roxana Kleper for my daughter with a non-standard health situation. Svetlana - platform assistant. Thanks to Denis for helping with the translation and arranging the meeting with the doctor. All questions were answered quickly and clearly, all doubts were dispelled, the doctor's consultation was detailed, Dr. Kleper is a professional in his field, studied the whole history of my daughter and analyzed it even before the consultation, and during it she clarified the details and made a plan, you immediately feel the experience in her business she has a huge, thank you very much. When it comes to the health of children, it is very important to find the right specialist so that hectic mothers like me do not go crazy with the unknown and fear for their child, we need a doctor who will sort everything out and make a plan. I have already gone around so many doctors with our problem, all of them together did not give me what I received from one consultation with Roxana Kleper. Thanks
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Тлек • Consultation nephrologist
Kazakhstan
Dec 21, 2021
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Updated: 03/01/2022
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Our Nephrectomy Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Nephrectomy, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy

A minimally invasive procedure for kidney removal using small incisions and a camera-guided tool.

Pros: Minimally invasive with reduced blood loss and faster recovery. Lower risk of infection and complications with a 90% success rate.
Cons: Longer learning curve for surgeons compared to traditional open surgery. Limited access to complex renal masses.
Effectiveness: 95% success rate in kidney removal for cancer or donation.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
Recovery: 2-4 weeks.
Best for: Patients requiring kidney removal for cancer or donation, especially those preferring minimally invasive options.

Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot

This procedure involves the robotic-assisted removal of a kidney using the Da Vinci surgical system for precision and minimally invasive operation.

Pros: Provides enhanced precision with 3D visualization and robotic arms, reducing blood loss by up to 50%. Shorter hospital stay compared to traditional laparoscopic nephrectomy. Quicker recovery time.
Cons: Requires access to advanced robotic technology, which may not be available in all hospitals. Longer setup time compared to traditional methods.
Effectiveness: Success rate of over 95% in complete kidney removal for cancer treatment.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Best for: Patients with renal tumors or kidney cancer, especially when precision is critical. Suitable for individuals seeking minimally invasive surgery.

Kidney-sparing surgery

Renal resection involves removing part of the kidney to treat conditions like tumors while preserving kidney function.

Pros: Preserves kidney function, reducing the risk of chronic kidney disease. Higher patient satisfaction with functional outcomes, retaining up to 80% of kidney function post-surgery.
Cons: More complex than kidney extraction with potential for longer surgical times. Increased risk of complications like bleeding or urine leakage.
Effectiveness: Success rates can reach up to 90% in preserving renal function and removing tumors.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Recovery: 2-6 weeks
Best for: Suitable for patients with small renal tumors (less than 4 cm) or bilateral kidney issues.
Prices: Cost of Kidney-sparing surgery in Israel from $19,000