Mastectomy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Mastectomy
- Medications
- Blood tests
- Preoperative tests
- General anesthesia
- Consultation with a doctor
Duration
- 3 days in the hospital
- 7 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Two-bed ward
Transport
Transfer to the clinic
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Dr. Oscar Aballay is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Critical Care Medicine. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Aballay practices at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides advanced, evidence-based care for complex heart and lung conditions.
Dr. Aballay is known for his high patient success rates and dedication to medical excellence. He speaks both Spanish and English. He is accredited by leading medical boards. Dr. Aballay has improved patient outcomes through innovative treatments and teamwork with other specialists.
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About the clinic
Sourasky Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility in Israel and has been ranked among Top 10 most popular clinics for medical tourists in the world according to the Newsweek magazine rating. The clinic is known for its successful oncology treatments and scientific achievements, with 90% success rate, and has over 400,000 patients annually. The Clinic's team is made up of experienced and dedicated physicians and doctors, such as Dr. Oscar Aballay who specializes in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
The clinic offers Mastectomy in Israel which includes Shampoo, Medications, Blood Tests, Preoperative Tests, General Anesthesia, Consultations with a Doctor, Two-Bed Ward and Transfer to the Hospital.
The clinic has a great patient reviews and is praised for its efficient and accurate service, high-quality treatments and consultations, as well as professional medical personnel.
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Types of mastectomy
- according to Halsted (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles and axillary tissue);
- according to Urban (removal of pectoralis major and minor muscles, axillary tissue and lymph nodes);
- according to Patty (removal of the mammary gland and pectoralis minor muscle);
- according to Madden (removal of the gland with preservation of the pectoral muscles).
Benefits of mastectomy:
- the possibility of complete reconstruction of the glands ;
- the chance of recurrence is lower than with lumpectomy.
Disadvantages of breast removal
- breast loss;
- longer recovery period after surgery.
Side effects of mastectomy
- side effects of general anesthesia (dizziness, headache, confusion, nausea, etc.);
- bleeding;
- infection;
- lymphedema.
Lymphedema is swelling of the extremities caused by stagnation of lymph after removal of the lymph node.
Edema can develop immediately after surgery, and after a fairly long time.
Lymph stasis is characterized by:
- swelling of the limbs, a feeling of heaviness in them:
- decreased flexibility in the arms and legs;