Surgery

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.

MRI scan.
Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit waves as she, along with Crown Prince Haakon and Prince Sverre Magnus, greet the children's procession as part of Norway's National Day, Asker, Norway, May 17, 2026.

Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

 A pregnant woman is seen alongside the Israeli flag in this illustrative image.

Groundbreaking in utero surgery performed for first time by Israeli doctors in Petah Tikva

Medical team performing surgery

IDF soldier killed in Lebanon's organ donation saves six patients simultaneously


Conjoined twins Yara and Lara successfult separated by Saudi medical team

The complex 12.5-hour surgery involved 38 medical professionals and marked the 65th successful separation under the Saudi Program for Conjoined Twins.

 Conjoined twins Yara and Lara successfully separated by Saudi medical team.

Surgeons remove bullet lodged in ex-hostage Daniella Gilboa's ankle since Oct. 7

Gilboa noted in her Instagram post that the day of her surgery was "one of the happiest days of [her] life."

 Daniella Gilboa and nurse at Beilinson Hospital

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A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries

"Many of his physical symptoms practically disappeared" after deep brain stimulation surgery.

 A-ha's Morten Harket announces Parkinson's diagnosis and successful surgeries.

'Important to set realistic expectations': Israel sees decline in plastic surgery, injections

"Setting realistic expectations is a cornerstone of every aesthetic procedure," said Dr. Meir Cohen, chairman of the Israeli Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

 Cosmetic surgery procedure (illustrative).

Turkey Emerges as World Premier Destination for Affordable Dental Implants


Tel Aviv health clinic shut down after performing illegal liposuction

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

 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.

 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.

 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.

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