Surgery

Zambian children celebrate Christmas in Israel after Save a Child's Heart surgeries

Thirteen pediatric and young heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel after receiving free cardiac surgery as part of the Save a Child's Heart program in Holon.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Thirteen pediatric and heart patients from Zambia are spending Christmas in Israel as part of SACH’s humanitarian medical program, which provides free cardiac surgery to children from developing countries.
An ultrasound image of a tumor seen on a fetus (illustrative)

Israeli medical team removes 'largest-ever' facial tumor found on fetus

Checkups following the surgery showed “normal healing” and the baby will continue to have follow-ups until her teeth come in, the hospital said.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
THE TEAM OF surgeons at Rabin Medical Center during the small intestine transplant surgery on Daniel Haim Biton.

New intestinal transplant procedure will allow patient to truly eat for the first time in 17 years

If the surgery is declared successful, Daniel Haim Biton's stoma will be closed, and he will be able to live normally without medical devices or dietary restrictions.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Irit Bahar Director, Prof. Yona Kosashvili, Prof Noa Eliakim-Raz Director, ex-hostage Alon Ohel, Pinhas Cohen - Chair of the Friends of Rabin Medical Center.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel gives a musical performance at Rabin Medical Center gala

“Performing in front of an audience is a moment of joy for me and a crucial part of my rehabilitation. I want to thank everyone involved. Taking the stage tonight is my victory.” Ohel said.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Netanyahu’s health report: Cancer-free, pacemaker operational, infection persists

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s doctors released a medical report detailing the procedures he has undergone and his latest blood tests.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the Tel Aviv District Court. December 24, 2024.

What surgery is Romi Gonen expected to have on her wounded hand? - explainer

Romi Gonen is expected to undergo surgery in hopes of regaining at least part of the lost function.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
Close-up of xray of hand.

Freed hostage Romi Gonen will undergo a 10-hour-long surgery, her mother reveals

"We know there is a very long initial surgery, about 10 hours. We hope there won’t be more surgeries, but there’s no way to know," Leshem Gonen said.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025By103FM
Romi Gonen in an undated photo uploaded to social media on February 5, 2025.

New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes

The cohort study, including 38 surgeons and 793 patients, suggests that increased surgeon stress at the start of a procedure is linked to improved patient outcomes.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
New study links surgeon stress levels to improved patient outcomes.

Brazil's Lula rushed to Sao Paulo for brain surgery, stable in ICU

The operation was successful, and the 79-year-old Lula is "well" and being monitored in the intensive care unit, the note said.

JANUARY 9, 2025ByREUTERS
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a press conference at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, earlier this week.

CapilClinic: The best hair transplant clinic in Europe

JANUARY 7, 2025ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

Pain and discomfort: The challenges that accompany prostate surgeries

Prostate removal surgery, whether due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other reasons is a common medical procedure.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByDR. ITAY GAL
An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

Netanyahu discharged from hospital after prostate removal

The hospital added that Netanyahu faces a recovery period ahead of him.

JANUARY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Understanding hairline lowering surgery: A rising trend in Turkey

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

What prostate issue does Netanyahu have that requires him to undergo surgery? - explainer

Benign prostate enlargement is not cancerous and is very common—particularly in men after they reach the age of 50.

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in Honor of President Santiago Peña of Paraguay at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 11, 2024.