Surgical treatment of epilepsy
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy
Duration
- 4 days in the hospital
- 7 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included
Transport
Transfer is not included
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. Strauss Ido is a neurosurgeon with 23 years of experience. He specializes in neurology and neurosurgery. He is skilled in advanced procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, and treatments for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
Dr. Strauss has published many articles in leading journals. In 2009, he received an award for outstanding research in neurosurgery. He serves as a board director for the World Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. He is also a member of several major neurosurgical associations worldwide.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Surgical treatment of epilepsy at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Tel Aviv, Israel may cost around $56,943 for MRgLITT laser therapy. The procedure uses ROSA robotic assistance for sub-millimeter precision, performed by pioneer neurosurgeon Prof. Ido Strauss with 25+ years of experience.
Procedure Details
The clinic offers four surgical options for epilepsy treatment. MRgLITT laser thermal therapy is the most advanced method. It uses MRI guidance to target brain areas causing seizures.
Key features of MRgLITT include:
- ROSA robotic system assistance
- 2-night hospital stay
- Minimally invasive approach
- Faster recovery than open surgery
Medical Team
Prof. Strauss leads the functional neurosurgery department. He introduced the ROSA system to Israel. His team achieves a 98% success rate in epilepsy surgeries.
The pediatric epilepsy team works with Dr. Shimrit Uliel-Siboni. She heads Israel's epilepsy surgery consortium.
Diagnostic Requirements
Before surgery, patients need:
- MRI FLAIR with contrast ($1,450-1,550)
- EEG wake-sleep study ($790-940)
- Video-EEG monitoring
- Blood tests ($210-340)
The complete diagnostic package costs $4,460. It includes all necessary preoperative assessments.
Treatment Package
The $56,943 MRgLITT package covers:
- Surgery with ROSA robot
- 2 days hospitalization
- Operating team costs
- Preoperative preparation
- Medical coordinator support
Patients typically stay 7-10 days in Israel for recovery. The clinic recommends follow-up consultations after returning home.
To learn more about epilepsy surgery options at this JCI-accredited center, contact the clinic for personalized information.
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