The
Surgery Division is comprised of two General
Surgery Departments, two Orthopedic
Surgery Departments, the Departments of Urology,
Ear, Nose and Throat, Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Ophthalmology,
Vascular Surgery, Neuro-Surgery,
Surgical Oncology, General Intensive Care Unit and Post Surgical Intensive
Care Unit.
Special Services
Available:
GENERAL SURGERY
Laparoscopic Surgery Of The Gallbladder
Laparoscopic Silastic Ring Vertical Gastroplasty and other types of surgery
for
morbid obesity
Breast cancer surgery
Trauma
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hepatic surgery
Colorectal surgery
Biliary laparascopic surgery with laparoscopic ultrasonography
Endocrinological surgery
Pancreatic surgery
Immunotherapy with interleukin.2 - renal cell cancer and malignant melanoma
treatment
by immunotherapy
Intraoperative ultrasound for the detection of small tumors in the parathyroid
gland,
pancreas
and liver
Thoracic Surgery
Lung cancer and mediastinal tumors
Vascular Access - for patients with end stage renal failure
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Referral center for pediatric orthopedics, cerebral palsy and rehabilitation
Center for diagnostic & surgical arthroscopy of the knee joint
Referral center for shoulder & heel arthroscopies
Both diagnostic and operative
Center for joint replacement (knee and hip)
Correction of deviations (treatment of scoliosis)
Spine surgery - diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries - ligament reconstruction
Referral center for bone and soft tissue tumors
Referral center for hand surgery
OTOLARYNGOLOGY
All modern ear nose and throat surgical procedures
Middle ear surgery - construction of ossicles, restoring function, removal
of tumors
in
the head and neck.
Electro-nistagmography, dynamic posturography & computerized rotatory
chair
Evaluation of diseases & vertigo - using the most advanced instruments
in the world
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery - technique treating all 8 sinuses,
minimizing
hospitalization
period, destruction of tissue and swelling.
Septorhinoplasty - improvement of nose aesthetically and functionally
Laser uvulopalatopharyngoplasty - treatment for snoring & sleep apnea
PLASTIC SURGERY
Cosmetic Facial Surgery - including face lifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery,
rhinoplasty
Body sculpture - liposuction, abdominal reduction, thigh reduction
Breast surgery
Augmentation, reduction and lifting
Skin cancer
Ablation and reconstruction
Reconstructive surgery
Breast reconstruction, and facial and body defects
Cleft lip and palate - primary and secondary surgeries
Scar revisions - repair and revision of scarred areas
Laser face peeling - utilizing most advanced laser techniques
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Specializes in the treatment of congenital malformations of the GI tract,
chest
and vascular
National center for treatment of congenital and acquired airway problems
Hirschprung's Disease - IBD
Necrotizing Enterocholitis
UROLOGY
Radical prostatectomy- treatment for cancer of the prostate
Radical cystectomy & bladder substitution - treatment for cancer of
the bladder
Extra corporeal shock wave lithotripsy - non surgical removal of stones
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy - minimally invasive removal of stones
Ureteroscopy
Hyperthermy treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis
Inflatable penile prosthesis - treatment of impotence
Endopyelotomy - minimally invasive treatment of an obstruction in the urinary
system
OPHTHALMOLOGY
All modern Eye Surgery (Corneal, Cataract, Glaucoma, Retina)
Medical and surgical treatment of vitreo-retinal diseases
Computerized digital angiography of the retina
Vitrectomy and endoscopic vitreo retinal surgery
Laser treatment of retinal disease
Cataract and glaucoma surgery - using the most modern techniques and equipment
Pediatric ophthalmology - treating inherited and acquired eye diseases
of the child
Oculoplasty
OPHTHALMIC LASER INSTITUTE
FOR VISION IMPROVEMENT
The Laser
Institute offers laser treatment using the EXCIMER LASER, putting an end
to the era of glasses, and improving vision to the point where glasses
are no longer required. It is the oldest and most experienced service of
its kind in Israel. The treatment is given to those suffering from myopia,
hyperopia as well as various corneal problems.
VASCULAR SURGERY
Reconstructive Surgery: Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Occlusion, Proximal and
Distal Arterial By-Pass for
Limb Salvage and Claudication
Carotid Reconstruction for Stroke prevention
Endoscopic Sympathectomy for: Hyperhydrosis Causalgia Reflex Sympathetic
Dystrophy
Cosmetic Varicose Vein Surgery
Cosmetic Sclerotherapy
Endoscopic Ligation of Perforants in Venous Ulcer
Special Venous Clinic and Lymphatic
Diagnostic Angiography and Endo-Vascular Surgery
(P.T.A. - Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty, Stents - Artificial Tubal
Supports, Thrombolysis)
Thoracic Outlet Surgery
Microsurgery for Lymphedema
ASSAF
HAROFEH MEDICAL CENTER
Affiliated
to the Sackler Faculty of Medicine,
Tel Aviv
University
