Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Strauss Ido
- 94% is a success rate for brain tumor surgery (craniotomy) at Sourasky. This means that 94 patients out of 100 survive and do not have disorders in brain activity.
- Dr. Zvi Ram heads the Neurosurgery Department. The doctor has performed over 2,000 brain tumor surgeries.
- Neurosurgeons apply endoscopic surgery (through the nose). Specialists also carry out surgery under local anesthesia - a patient stays conscious (Awake Craniotomy) and follows the surgeon’s orders. It allows a doctor distinguishing the brain areas responsible for vital organ functioning and avoid their damaging.
- Sourasky is among the best 10 hospitals in the world for medical tourists according to the Newsweek magazine ranking.