Surgery
Israeli study shows success of robotic surgery in repairing complicated abdominal hernias
The study, led by Dr. Michael Freund of the Hebrew University and Shaare Zedek Medical Center, examined 39 complex lateral abdominal wall hernia repairs completed robotically.
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Israeli charity Save a Child's Heart marks 30 years, 9,000 children treated
Pope Leo announces upcoming surgery for small growth on lung
Technological innovation is redefining aesthetic surgery in 2026
From ultrasonic precision to 3D imaging, new technologies are reshaping plastic surgery around subtle, natural-looking results.
Jerusalem teacher’s vision improved from 10% to 90% after Hadassah surgery
Surgeons implanted donor corneal tissue to treat severe keratoconus, allowing the 38-year-old teacher to resume driving and working
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
"Rare cases require creative solutions," Dr. Peysakhovich said, adding that just a few years ago, this solution simply wouldn't have been available.
Living in limbo land: Navigating health scares, medical uncertainty - opinion
Life in limbo contradicts our Western “hurry up” culture, where waiting is greeted more with impatience than equanimity.
Health Ministry report reveals long wait times for MRI, surgeries at hospitals and clinics
Health insurance provider, area of residence, and the hospital where they are treated are all factors in how long a patient waits for care.
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is recovering from a successful lung transplant, Norway's Royal Household confirmed.
Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva
The operation was led by Dr. Yuval Gielchinsky, Director of the Fetal Medicine Center at Clalit-Beilinson, alongside Dr. Kinneret Tenenbaum, Head of the Twin Pregnancy Clinic.
IDF soldier killed in Lebanon's organ donation saves six patients simultaneously
Following confirmation of his death, his family requested that his organs be donated, enabling several patients awaiting transplants to be saved or see their conditions improved.
From heart surgery to spinal tap: Physician ranks medical procedures by pain
Procedures that most commonly rate high on the pain scale involve bones and nerves, such as spinal fusion, open-heart surgery, and total knee replacement.
January sets record for organ transplants in Israel with 54 procedures
During January, 54 transplants were performed on 47 patients, significantly higher than the previous record set in 2024, when about 36 transplants were performed in one month.
