Surgery

Israeli surgeons complete robotic lung transplant without fully opening chest, spreading ribs

The new, robotic method requires only small incisions in the chest to allow robotic technology to connect the transplanted lung to the patient's blood vessels and airways. 

Robotic lung transplant surgery at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital
Medical robot

Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias

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President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog host children receiving lifesaving cardiac care through Save a Child’s Heart, in the President's Residence in Jerusalem, October 2026

Israeli charity Save a Child's Heart marks 30 years, 9,000 children treated


Israeli doctors complete life-saving surgery in Ethiopia amid power cut

Finally, the power returned so they continued to work, and the operation ended successfully.

 When the lights went out, and then went on again, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Addis Ababa

Brain surgery performed in-utero saves baby's life after birth

The baby ended up being born in March and she did not need any medications or treatments since she was discharged.

 A gynecologist performs an ultrasound scan at Robert Karoly Private Hospital in Budapest, Hungary, July 4, 2019. Picture taken July 4, 2019.

Man with world's largest kidney stone wins Guinness World Record

The 1.76 pound kidney stone – roughly the same weight as five baseballs – is the largest kidney stone ever recorded.

 A kidney stone. These form from crystalized minerals in urine that cause severe pain when exiting the urinary tract (Illustrative).

Pope Francis to have abdominal surgery on Wednesday - Vatican

Pope Francis will have his operation under general anesthetic.

 Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace at Saint Peter's Square, at the Vatican, February 27, 2022.

Israel's Health Ministry warns about risks of medical procedures abroad

The Health Ministry warned the Israeli public about high risks associated with seeking medical and cosmetic surgeries overseas.

Plastic surgery procedure being performed in an operating room.

Iranians sell organs abroad due to regime ‘corruption' - report

Iran expert Beni Sabti said that high prices and inflation are forcing Iranians to sell their organs and sometimes even their children.

Surgeon selecting sterilized tool for operation.

Brain surgery performed on a fetus in the womb for first time - study

The baby ended up being born in March and she did not need any medications or treatments since she was discharged.

 A gynecologist performs an ultrasound scan at Robert Karoly Private Hospital in Budapest, Hungary, July 4, 2019. Picture taken July 4, 2019.

Dee family listen to heartbeat of Lucy Dee in transplant patient

British-Israeli terror victim Lucy Dee’s organs were transplanted before burial, saving the lives of five people.

Rabbi Leo Dee and family members meet with patients who received organ donations from Lucy Dee who were killed with her two daughters in a terror attack a few days ago, at the Rabin Medical Center (Beilinson) in Petah Tikva , May 2, 2023.

TAU scientists discover new treatment for ovarian cancer

RNA-based nanodrugs show an 80% survival rate of the female reproductive system impacting cancer.

Cancer (Illustrative)

Israeli doctor has surgery after nearly becoming paralyzed while skiing

Dr. Ariel Lipschuetz is an anesthesiologist at Hadassah-University Hospital on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

 Illustrative image of a man skiing