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


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.

 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.

 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


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.

 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.

 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


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.

 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.

Netanyahu undergoes prostate removal operation, court testimony delayed

Following the surgery, which lasted approximately two hours, Netanayhu was moved to the hospital's recovery room.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024.

Allan Billig: The plastic surgeon back in Israel for good

Currently, Alan Billig treats patients at Hadassah’s two medical campuses in Jerusalem and at its facility in Beit Shemesh, focusing on facial reconstructive surgery.

 Plastic surgeon Alan Billig.

Looking younger: Hyaluronic acid injections vs. facelift surgery

Filler injections and facelift surgery are popular for facial rejuvenation, but they differ in results and suitability.

 Dr. Nimrod Friedman – Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery