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Discover the Best Clinics and Costs for Nephrectomy in Israel 2024

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While Nephrectomy treatment offers are not be available in Israel, we've selected the TOP offers based on feedback from Bookimed patients.

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Czech Republic, Velke Mezirici
Clinical oncologist - Jan Dolezel
28 years of experience
  • 20+ years of specialized expertise with Dr. Jan Dolezel, a renowned onco-urology specialist with a focus on Da Vinci Robotic Surgery.
  • Internationally recognized qualifications including an MD from Masaryk University, a Ph.D., and specialized training from the University of Strasbourg.
  • Comprehensive care with an all-inclusive package for Robotic Nephrectomy, featuring individual chambers and airport-clinic transfers.
  • Patients benefit from a seven-day hospital stay at St. Zdislava Hospital, with no additional hotel days required.
  • State-of-the-art medical facility at St. Zdislava Hospital, the largest center of robotic surgery in the Czech Republic, with a friendly atmosphere.
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$8538
Italy, Rome
Urologist - Pierluigi Bove
25 years of experience
  • Extensive Experience: Dr. Pierluigi Bove has been specializing in robotic surgery since 1999, ensuring a wealth of experience for your Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot procedure.
  • Expert Medical Team: At Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, you'll be cared for by a team of 450 medical professionals, ensuring comprehensive support during your treatment.
  • Comprehensive Care Package: The offer includes consultations with a urologist and an anesthesiologist, preoperative tests, and a private room for your comfort.
  • State-of-the-Art Hospital: Benefit from modern facilities and cutting-edge technology at a hospital trusted by approximately 15,000 patients annually for various treatments.
  • Convenient Hospital Stay: You will have a 6-day stay in the hospital's individual chamber, which is included in the Nephrectomy with Da Vinci Robot treatment plan.
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$29885

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Nephrectomy Overview in Israel

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94%
Surgery Time - 3 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 4 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
Requests processed - 10917
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Types of Nephrectomy
  • The operation is a minimally invasive technique to remove a kidney, resulting in shorter recovery time and less pain.

  • The procedure uses robotic assistance for kidney removal, ensuring precision, minimal invasiveness, and a quicker recovery.

  • This procedure removes kidney tumors while saving healthy tissue, minimizing risk and promoting quicker recovery.

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Step-by-Step Roadmap

Day 1

  • Transfer from airport to clinic.
  • Settle into your individual chamber.

Day 2

  • Consultation with a urologist and anesthesiologist.
  • Complete necessary pre-operative tests and examinations.

Day 3

  • Preparation for surgery, including fasting from midnight.

Day 4

  • Nephrectomy process under general anesthesia.
  • Expect surgery duration between 2-3 hours.

Day 5-7

  • Post-operative care in the clinic.
  • Monitoring of vital signs and wound care.

Week 2

  • Gradually resume light activities.
  • Follow-up consultation with the urologist.

Week 3-4

  • Continue with light activities.
  • Gradual return to work.

Week 5-6

  • May resume moderate activities.
  • Follow-up consultation with the urologist.

Week 7-8

  • Gradual return to normal routines.
  • Expected to see final results.

Please note that each patient"s recovery timeline might vary depending on individual health conditions and the complexity of the surgical procedure.

How Much Does Nephrectomy Cost in Israel? Find Out Now

updated 4/17/2024
The average price of Nephrectomy in Israel is $16899, the minimum price is $8538, and the maximum price is $29885.
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A nephrectomy is the surgical removal (resection) of a kidney. It is prescribed for tumors or chronic inflammatory diseases, when the body stops working properly and negatively affects the entire body.

  • Complete and partial resection of the kidney is possible. In world practice, doctors always try to save part of the organ. At the same time, they remove even large tumors up to 4, and sometimes up to 7 cm. A well-performed partial resection allows you to cope with the disease and preserve kidney function. You will receive effective treatment and save both kidneys.
  • Nephrectomy is performed by an open method, laparoscopically or using a Da Vinci robot. In international practice, open surgery, which requires a large incision (15-20 cm), is rarely performed by doctors. This method is considered too traumatic, with a high risk of postoperative complications, a long and painful rehabilitation period. Modern medical technologies make it possible to remove the kidney laparoscopically (through 3-4 thin punctures up to 1 cm) or on a Da Vinci robot. At the same time, you will spend only 2-3 days in the hospital and will be able to return to your usual way of life.
  • Consider the experience of the surgeon. A kidney tumor is a rare disease, so not every doctor has enough experience in performing a complete or partial resection. If you have been recommended such an operation, pay attention to the qualifications of the surgeon. Not only his experience is important, but also the number of surgical interventions performed by him, their success, skills in performing laparoscopic nephrectomy or kidney removal on the Da Vinci robot.

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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Highest-Rated Clinic for Nephrectomy
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.4
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• 135 reviews

Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility in Israel. Ichilov Hospital was ranked among Top 10 most popular clinics for medical tourists in the world, according to the Newsweek magazine rating.

The strongest specialties at Ichilov are Oncology, Onco-Hematology, Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, etc.

90% is the average success rate of oncology treatment. Sourasky doctors invent new treatment options, so the hospital has received numerous awards for scientific discoveries.

Over 400,000 patients receive treatment at Ichilov annually.

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World's Best Smart Hospitals 2021 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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World's Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek certificate for Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
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Stanislav • Jan 31, 2024
We received a detailed consultation with Dr. Pelles Sharon and her assistant Denis. They explained everything, gave me a treatment plan, and the doctor was very attentive to details. We are very grateful for the small chance that these doctors gave us. I would also like to note the work of the coordinator, Yulia. A very sensitive, empathetic specialist, she was able to organize everything quickly. Thanks a lot!
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Assuta Medical Center
Israel, Tel Aviv
4.5
Excellent
• 11 reviews

Assuta Hospital is the largest clinic of private ownership in Israel. It develops a lot of medical directions and is highly specialized in surgery, IVF, cardiology (the use of VenaSeal, Cryo and MICRA and other innovative techniques) and oncology. The main distinguishing feature of this medical institution is a high level of attentiveness to the patient’s needs. The option of a surgical operation, an attending physician and a type of the room is not the complete list of things left up to the choice of the patient.

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Olena Holovska • Nov 25, 2023
The online consultation was arranged very quickly and with the particular doctor we wanted to talk to. It was long, informative and insightful. We are very thankful for Bookimed team and the doctor for such a quick and efficient response.
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Rambam Medical Center
Israel, Haifa
5
Excellent
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Rambam Hospital is one of the greatest medical centers in Israel. Thousands of international patients visit the medical center every year. It offers more than 1,000 beds for inpatients. It is necessary to mention that the Rambam medical team includes leading Israeli specialists – professors and doctors, some of whom were even awarded the Nobel Prize. Up-to-date equipment and advanced technologies allow these high-level specialists to refine and develop in various realms of medicine.

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Дарья • Oct 16, 2023
Thank you for your professionalism and help in organizing a video consultation with Professor Zuckerman.
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Sheba Medical Center
Israel, Ramat Gan
5
Excellent
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Sheba Medical Center is one of the best hospitals in Israel and in the world. Newsweek International Magazine ranked Sheba Hospital in TOP 10 world's hospital in 2020. The hospital covers 1,990 specialties and over 1,500,000 patients all around the world visit Sheba Hospital for treatment every year.

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Israel, Tel Aviv
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Clinical oncologist
39 years of experience

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Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Education and specialization: EDUCATION 1976-1983 Hebrew, Hadassah Medicine MD  1988-2001 Tel-Aviv, Ichilov Hospital Oncology Board/ Certified 1995 Title of Doctoral Dissertation: Lobular carcinoma in situ of the female breast - a retrospective study" ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 1991: Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Oncology Assistant Degree 1991-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Assistant 1992-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Lectures in oncology to new immigrant physicians 1993-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Henrieta Szold Nursing School /Lectures in oncology to students for nursing 1994-1995: Sourasky Med. Center School of Radiology-Technologists/Lectures in Oncology 1995: Hebrew University Post-Graduate school in Pharmacology/Lectures in Oncology 1995-present: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Gynecology; Oncology/Lectures in Oncology 1993-present: Felsenstein Medical Research Center,Beilinson Campus,Petach-Tiqva/Tumor Immunology Lab. (Prof. Fishman)/ Senior Investigator 1999: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Senior Lecturer Degree (Regular Course) 2000: Sackler Faculty of Med. Post-Graduate School/Oncology/Post Graduate Course:Breast Cancer 2000-2005: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Collaboration with Prof. Amsterdam/Senior Investigator 2001-2003: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Dr.Benayahu/Senior Investigator 2002-2004: Weizmann Institute for Science, Department of Cell Biology Collaboration with Prof.Yarden/Senior Investigator Feb 2003: Tel-Aviv University &Sackler Faculty of Medicine./ Oncology Associate Professor (Clinical) Sept 2007-2010: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine./Oncology Chairman of the Department of Oncology 2008-present: Sackler School of Medicine, Department of Cell Biology and Histology Collaboration with Prof.Ronit Eisenberg-Sagi/Senior Investigator 2011-present: European Society of Medical Oncology/(ESMO) Soft tissue and bone sarcoma/ Member of ESMO Faculty 2016: Tel-Aviv University & Sackler Faculty of Medicine. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. 1983: Soroka Med. Center Rotations Stager 1984-1988: Zahal Regimen, Brigade Medical Officer 1989-1994: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology (Prof. Chaitchik)  1992: Sourasky Med. Center Internal Medicine "H" (Prof. Tupilsky)  1993: NY Hosp. Med. Center of Queens (NY, USA) Radiation-Oncology (Prof. Nori) 1994: Sourasky Med. Center Radiology; Neuroradiology 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Unit for Orthopedic Oncology/Senior Oncologist 1995-present: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Senior Oncologist 1997: Institut Gustave Roussy (IGR) Paris, France/Oncology / Sarcoma (Prof. Turzs) Fellowship in soft tissue and bone sarcoma unit 1997-8: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology Permanent position of Senior Oncologist 1995-1999: Sourasky Med. Center Oncology / Sarcoma field/ Senior Oncologist 1999: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue Head Unit of Soft 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology (permanent position) Head Unit of Soft Tissue and Bone Oncology 2000: Sourasky Med. Center Lung Cancer Service Responsible for service 2000-present: Israeli Society For Medical Oncology And Radiation Therapy Elected Secretary 1999- present: Israeli Cancer Association, Member of Committee For Social Services 2001: Sourasky Med. Center Member of Ethical Committee(Helsinky) 2003: Sourasky Med. Center Associate Professor of Oncology (Clinical) 2005-present: Sourasky Med. Center Vice Chairman of Ethical Committee (Helsinky) 2007-2011: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University (TAU) Oncology Section, Head of Section of (חוג) Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Deputy Head of Division of Oncology 2008-present: Sourasky Med. Center Head of Oncology Outpatient Clinic 2010-2013: Israeli Cancer Association Member of Committee For Travel Grants FURTHER STUDIES 1985: Tel-Aviv/ Emergency Medicine  1994: Tel-Aviv Post-Graduate/ School of Medicine/ Oncology/Research Methods 1990 - 1995: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Breast Cancer 1990-1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine/ Oncology Diploma in Oncology 1990: Germany The 15th International Cancer Congress of the UICC 1991: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Biological agents 1992: European School of Oncology (ESO)/ Lymphomas 1993: Zahal Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 1993: Israel The 7th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO) and Cancer Nursing  1993: Israeli Cancer Association Workshop on Brachytherapy 1993: New York Hospital Thoracic Oncology and Brachytherapy 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine & Israel Cancer Association/ Radiobiology 1995: France 8th European Conference on Clinical Oncology (ECCO-8) 1995: Post-Graduate School of Medicine; Master Thesis: "Anti-melanoma antibodies as markers for disease and treatment monitoring" Master in Oncology 1996: Israeli Cancer Association The 3rd annual radiotherapy teaching course: Combined external beam irradiation and brachytherapy in the management of H&N and pelvic malignancies. 1996: Israel 5th International Conference On Human Antibodies Hybridomas 1996: ESMO 21 Medical Oncology  1997: Israel The 27th Annual Meeting of the Israel Immunological Society 1997: 8th World Conference On Lung Cancer , Dublin 1997: Lung Cancer 1998: Hamburg Univ. Workshop on local and systemic therapy with IL2 in RCC 1998: Northwest Hospital, Seattle, USA Ultrasonic guided brachytherapy of prostate cancer 1998: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1998: USA Lilly Oncology Global Medical Conference 1999: USA American of Society Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 1999: Switzerland Cancer induced bone diseases: 2nd International Conference 1999: Austria The 10th European Cancer Conference (ECCO) 1999: Israel Pancreatic Carcinoma  1999: Israel Pathology of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors 2000: TASMC, Tel-Aviv Prostate Brachytherapy, ProSeed method 2000: France Lung Cancer Symposium  2000: USA ASCO 36  2000: Germany ESMO 25  2000: Israel Weizmann Institute for Science & Tel-Aviv Medical Center: Joint Workshop on Cancer 2001: ISCORT-Janssen-Cilag Oncological Radiology Update  2001: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XIX 2001: USA ASCO 37  2002: France ICACT 13  2002: Israel Pediatric Musculoskeletal Malignancies  2002: USA ASCO 38 2002: France ESMO 27  2002: The Netherlands European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) 2002: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, NY, USA  2002: University of Alabama On-line educational lecture on: Ovarian cancer - recurrence at 9 months 2002: ISCORT-Aventis-Novartis Automn Meeting Dead-Sea 2003: USA ASCO 39  2003: Canada 10th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2003: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2003: Good Clinical Practice ARCP Course  2004: ESMO 29 Medical Oncology  2004: France 15th International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy(ICACT) 2004: US ASCO 40  2005: USA ASCO 41  2005: Spain 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer 2005: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA 2006: USA ASCO 42  2006: France International Congress on Anti-Cancer Chemotherapy (ICACT) 17 2006: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIII 2007: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIV 2007: USA ASCO meeting  2008: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXV 2008: USA ASCO meeting  2009: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVI 2009: USA ASCO meeting  2010: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVII 2010: USA ASCO meeting  2011: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXVIII 2011: USA ASCO meeting  2012: Mount Sinai Post-Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXIX 2012: USA ASCO meeting  2013: USA ASCO meeting  2014: Mount Sinai Post- Graduate School of Medicine, NY, USA Chemotherapy foundation symposium XXXI 2014: USA ASCO meeting 2014: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: Salt Lake City, USA CTOS meeting  2015: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2015: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Geneva, Switzerland ELCC meeting  2016: USA ASCO meeting  2016: Lisbon, Portugal CTOS meeting    MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1984-2006: Israel Medical Association Israel 1994-1995: International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine (ISOBM) International 1994-1995: The Israeli Society for Skin Research Israel 1995-present: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy (ISCORT) Israel 2000-2009: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Secretary 1995: The New-York Academy of Sciences NY, USA 1996: International Society for Preventive Oncology NY, USA 1995-1997: The Israeli Society of Preventive Oncology Israel 1997-present: American Society of Clinical Oncology - ASCO - Active Member USA 1997-2006: Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) USA 1997-2003: EORTC: Soft tissue and bone sarcoma group (STBSG) Europe 1999-2006: European Musculoskeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS) Europe 2001: European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Europe 2009-2013: The Israeli Society for Oncology and Radiotherapy: Elected Chairman 2010-2013: IASLC International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (ethical committee) 2012-present: ESMO Sarcoma group: Faculty Member Europe 2012-on present: European Thoracic Oncology Platform (ETOP) International Read more
Yossefovitz Ofer
Israel, Tel Aviv
Yossefovitz Ofer
Urological surgeon
30 years of experience
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
Prof. Ofer Yossefovitz is a highly expert Laparoscopic Urological Surgeon of Israel. His areas of expertise are Oncological Urology, Urologic Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. He has successfully dealt with patients requiring the treatment of Prostate Cancer, TURP Surgery, Kidney Removal, and Prostate Surgeries.   Education 1995 — completed Doctor of Medicine degree, Jerusalem University, Israel. 2001-2002 — research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA. 2005 — finished specialization in urological surgery, Israel. 2005-2008 — clinical fellowship in oncological urology, laparoscopic and robotic procedures at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA. Work experience Doctor has more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice.   worked as a military doctor during his military service. during his internship in the United States he worked at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Clinical Experience Head of oncological urology department at Ichilov hospital. Until recently, he headed oncological urology department at Beilinson hospital. Scientific work Dr. Ofer Yossefovitz has successfully published numerous research papers and articles for national and international scientific journals. He is invited to seminars and workshops on a regular basis, where he shares his rich knowledge and expertise about urological surgery and oncological urology with juniors and fellow surgeons.  Professor is a Senior Lecturer at Sackler Faculty of Medicine (Tel Aviv University), Surgery Department.   Membership in organization  Israeli Urology Association. European Urology Association. American Urology Association. American Oncological Urology Association. European Association of Academic Urologists. Read more
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FAQ about Nephrectomy in Israel

Nephrectomy - what is it?

A nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a kidney. This is a radical procedure that is performed strictly under general anesthesia. If it is possible to leave part of the kidney, the doctor performs an incomplete nephrectomy or resection . It is important to know that this operation is possible only if the second kidney is absolutely healthy.

Types of nephrectomy

Depending on the method of carrying out, nephrectomy is divided into several types:

  • open nephrectomy;
  • laparoscopic surgery;
  • nephrectomy with robotic da Vinci system.

Open (cavitary) nephrectomy

Abdominal removal of the kidney is performed through an oblique incision in the lumbar region, the patient lies on a healthy side. By dissecting the tissues in layers, the surgeon reaches the kidney and separates it from the fatty capsule. Next, the organ is brought to the surface, the doctor bandages the ureter with adjacent vessels and excised them together with the renal pedicle. Having freed the organ from fixation, the surgeon removes it, sutures the surgical field in layers and applies a sterile bandage.

The duration of an open nephrectomy is 2-3 hours.

Laparoscopic kidney removal

The surgeon makes 3-4 punctures on the anterior and lateral surfaces of the abdominal wall (each 1 cm in diameter). Through them, a special instrument is inserted - a laparoscope with a camera for visualization and control of the operation. The doctor removes the kidney with the renal pedicle, ureter and blood vessels.

Laparoscopic nephrectomy is technically much more complicated than open surgery, but it has a number of advantages :


  • short rehabilitation period;
  • reduced postoperative pain syndrome;
  • absence of a large suture/scar in the patient.

Robotic surgery with Da Vinci

Specialists of foreign clinics are increasingly performing nephrectomy using the Da Vinci robotic unit . First of all, with its help, it is possible to carry out the most organ-preserving operation - to remove only a part of the affected kidney.

Today, the Da Vinci robot is the “gold standard” for nephrectomy. In the course of its implementation, the doctor controls the "hands" of the robot and makes punctures no larger than 1 cm. The duration of the robotic operation is about 2 hours, and the subsequent stay in the hospital is a maximum of 3 days.

Benefits of robotic nephrectomy with Da Vinci :


  • minimal blood loss and trauma during surgery;
  • low likelihood of complications;
  • short rehabilitation period (3-4 days), reduced pain syndrome;
  • absence of scars on the body after surgery.
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