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Pediatric Surgery

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The Department of Pediatric Surgery at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital (Ichilov Clinic) is one of the leading centers for surgery for children in Israel. The techniques used in the department are among the most advanced and refined in modern medicine.

Conditions and Treatments

Children from birth to age 16 who require surgical interventions are treated in this unit of Israel’s children’s hospital surgery department. The team includes 6 senior physicians and about 30 highly qualified nurses across 36 beds. The multidisciplinary staff also includes a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nutritionist, social worker, speech therapist, and psychologist.

Facing child surgery in Israel can be stressful for both the child and the family. Doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and psychologists all work together to provide emotional support and care.

Procedures and Surgical Areas

The pediatric surgery in Israel department specializes in:

  • General pediatric surgery: treatment of inguinal and umbilical hernias, cryptorchidism, hydrocele, and abdominal and chest abnormalities.
  • Inguinal hernia correction: A unique laparoscopic approach allows bilateral correction in a single operation if a hidden hernia is suspected on the opposite side.
  • Testicular surgery: Diagnosis is recommended at 6 months, with surgery ideally performed at 8–10 months of age for the best outcomes.
  • Oncological surgery: Treatment of tumors in the neck, chest, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract, in close cooperation with the pediatric hemato-oncology department.
  • Congenital anomalies: For complex defects identified prenatally, the pediatric surgery team collaborates early with obstetricians and geneticists to develop a treatment plan before birth.
  • Chronic conditions: Including IBD, gallstones, GERD, as well as acute conditions such as appendicitis, peritonitis, testicular torsion, and varicocele.
  • Other procedures: Circumcision, central venous catheter implantation (Port-A-Cath, Hickman), bronchoscopy, and tissue biopsies.

Advanced Techniques

The department uses cutting-edge techniques in children’s surgery Israel, including:

  • Laparoscopy and thoracoscopy: Minimally invasive procedures using a tiny camera and instruments through small incisions. These methods reduce recovery time and surgical trauma.
  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS): Particularly effective in treating inflammatory chest conditions, significantly reducing hospitalization.
  • All procedures are performed in state-of-the-art operating rooms under pediatric anesthesia, prioritizing fast recovery and minimal invasiveness.

Hospital Stay

The pediatric surgery unit spans two floors of Dana-Dwek Hospital. Most rooms are doubles, with single rooms available for children requiring isolation. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. A family kitchen with hot/cold water, dishes, and a labeled food storage fridge is available.

Meal schedule: Breakfast 8:00–8:30, lunch 12:00–12:30, dinner 17:00–18:00. Formula and fruit purées are available for infants. Non-profit organization Ezer Mizion provides hot meals and sandwiches for parents.

Overnight stay: One parent may remain with the child at all times, including overnight, with a fold-out bed provided. Linen, pillows, and blankets are available.

Diapers: A variety of sizes are available for children of all ages.

If you’re looking for surgery for children without waiting or pediatric surgery abroad, Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital offers top-quality care with no unnecessary delays. To start the process, please send your child’s medical records (translated into English) to medtour@tlvmc.gov.il or fill out the form on the website. Our coordinators will contact you within 24–48 hours to discuss the personalized evaluation and treatment plan.

FAQ

Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe. The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines. Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe. The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website. Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.

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