The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and chest
- ultrasound/ X-ray examination
- conduct endosonography of bronchi
- bronchoscopy with biopsy of bronchi and lungs
- gistological/ cystological research
- preoperative care
- extended pneumonectomy
- histologically and immunohistochemically examination
of the remote tissues - symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa offers the full range of modern surgical treatment of various diseases in children of all age groups. The department is headed by Dr. med. Ran Steinberg, who is one of the leading pediatric surgeons in Israel.
Preference is always given to minimally invasive interventions. The department's specialists have unique surgical techniques, which have no analogues all over the world. The pediatric surgeons of the department are the only Israeli specialists, who perform minimally invasive robotic operations in children. To this end, they use the DaVinci robotic system, which is capable to make movements with a 360-degree angle. In the case of such operations, the risk of postoperative complications, as well as the period of hospitalization is significantly reduced. The service range of the department also includes open interventions.
The department performs hundreds of operations on the thoracic and abdomen organs, correction of congenital malformations, and interventions in children with serious injuries. It should be noted that the department is one of the leading in the country in the field of surgical treatment of children with oncological diseases, congenital defects, Crohn's and Hirschsprung's diseases. Particular attention is paid to congenital anal malformations, which lead to incontinence and prolonged constipation.
The treatment is based on the comprehensive approach to each clinical case. In addition, it is very important for young patients and their parents to receive not only medical care, but also a psychological support. Therefore, the department's doctors tell the parents in detail about the scheme of operations, as well as answer any questions that may arise. The pediatric psychologists work in the department for children, as well as animators who help young patients to cope with the fear of the upcoming operation.
The department specializes in the following interventions:
- Removal of lymphangiomas
- Surgical treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia dysfunction
- Thoracoscopic correction of atresia and esophageal stenosis
- Thoracoscopic correction of diaphragmatic hernia and diaphragm paralysis (including the recurrences)
- Biopsy and surgical removal of mediastinal tumors
- Complete or partial laparoscopic splenectomy (spleen removal)
- Laparoscopic bowel resections
- Removal of tumors of the abdominal organs and retroperitoneal neoplasms
- Partial hepatectomy (removal of benign or malignant liver tumors)
- Biliary tract surgery (removal of the gallbladder, correction of bile duct anomalies, choledochal cysts)
- Testicular vein ligation in varicocele
- Sympathectomy
- Laparoscopic orchiopexy
- Surgical treatment of Hirschsprung's disease (laparoscopic or rectoscopic method)
- Anal atresia repair
- Laparoscopic gastrostomy
- Laparoscopic fundoplication in gastroesophageal reflux
- Laparoscopic Heller procedure in esophageal achalasia
- Laparoscopic correction of urogenital fistulas
- Surgery for hyperhidrosis
- Surgical treatment of injuries of varying severity in children
- Correction of congenital abnormalities
- Other surgical services
Curriculum vitae
Dr. Steinberg graduated from the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine of the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa and residency in Pediatric Surgery at the Schneider Children's Medical Center (1997). He also completed a clinical fellowship in Cape Town, South Africa (1999) and was subsequently appointed the Deputy Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Schneider Children's Medical Center. Later the doctor completed a fellowship program in pediatric liver transplantation in London (2003-2004), and was appointed the Head of the Section for Pediatric Transplant Surgery at the Schneider Children's Medical Center (2009).
Since 2012, Dr. Steinberg has served as the Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa. In 2014, Dr. Steinberg opened the Section for Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital, making it the second most reputable medical facility performing transplantations in children in Israel.
Dr. Steinberg was appointed by the Israeli Minister of Health to the National Trauma and National Children’s Health Committee Member. He is also an elected Board Member of the Israeli Transplantation Association. His main interests are kidney transplantations and solid tumors in children.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa
About hospital
The Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa is the largest and the most progressive hospital in Northern Israel. The medical center was founded in 1938 and nowadays is proud of its long history, rich and successful experience in providing comprehensive medical services in all medical fields. The hospital serves more than 2 million locals, as well as the members of the Israel Defense Forces, UN Peacekeeping Forces and the United States Sixth Fleet. The medical center houses 61 inpatient departments, 73 specialized departments, 10 medical institutes and 25 laboratories. It is also the clinical and academic base of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
The medical center includes the Ruth Rappaport Children's Hospital. It is a multidisciplinary medical facility specializing in the diagnostics and treatment of various pathologies, including extremely rare ones, in children of all age groups.
The total number of employees in the medical facility is 4,000 (715 doctors and 1,407 nurses). Many doctors are world-famous in the field of their clinical specialty and participate in advanced research projects in order to offer new treatment methods not only to their patients, but also to the world community.
The medical center is a leader in the field of medical care in emergency cases with a large number of victims. In addition, the hospital is certified in accordance with the strict standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI).
During the long-term and successful clinical practice, the medical center has formed a clear vision of optimal medical support and system of values. These suggest that the primary focus is always on the patient with his individual needs and wishes, while the medical services are professional, high-quality and safe. In addition, the specialists of the hospital apply the most effective and innovative treatment methods, as well as create a favorable environment, which contributes to the improvement of physical and emotional health and well-being of the patient. The key role in the daily work of the hospital is also played by a tolerant attitude towards all patients.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Rambam Health Care Campus Haifa live in comfortable rooms designed in light colors. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes, an armchair and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV, a telephone. Each room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes dietary and vegetarian dishes.
Further details
Standard rooms include: