Surgery

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.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.
Virtual reality headsets and dedicated haptic gloves, In3D.

The future is already here: Cancerous tumors removed using 3D technology

Ichilov Hospital has adopted the tools of In3D to integrate 3D and virtual reality for the planning and training of complex surgeries.

|ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV
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.

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
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

Turkey Emerges as World Premier Destination for Affordable Dental Implants

APRIL 30, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Tel Aviv health clinic shut down after performing illegal liposuction

A ministry inspection discovered that the clinic was operating without the necessary license. 

FEBRUARY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An illustrative image of surgeons conducting surgery.

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.