The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
- pulmonary function test
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric General Surgery at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center offers the full range of surgical treatment for infants, children and adolescents under the age of 16 with diseases, which require a surgical intervention. The department performs over 1,000 operations annually. The multidisciplinary medical team consists of experienced surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nutritionists, social workers, speech therapists and psychologists. The specialists do everything possible to provide top-class medical care and ensure the rapid recovery of the child. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Igor Sukhotnik.
All operations are performed in modern operating rooms with the participation of highly qualified pediatric anesthetist. The department uses many modern laparoscopic techniques. The department's specialists have extensive experience in the treatment of thoracic infections using video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), which reduces the period of hospitalization of patients.
The main focuses of the department's clinical practice include:
- General pediatric surgery
- Inguinal hernias
- Umbilical hernias
- Undescended testicle
- Hydrocele
- Diseases of the trachea, stomach, thoracic wall, etc.
- Cancer surgery
- Tumors of the neck, thorax, kidneys and digestive system
- Congenital malformations detected during pregnancy (in collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics)
- Gastroesophageal hernia
- Congenital esophageal atresia (obstruction)
- Congenital duodenal obstruction
- Lung malformations
- Chronic diseases
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Gallstones
- Severe diseases, such as bowel obstruction, peritonitis, inflammatory processes in the abdominal cavity and testicular torsion
- Other surgical procedures, such as circumcision, insertion of a Port-A-Cath catheter, Hickman catheter, bronchoscopic procedures, biopsies, etc.
- Other medical services
In addition, the department's staff takes care of the comfortable stay of children in the hospital. To make their hospitalization more comfortable, the department offers playrooms with a variety of toys and games, as well as computer classes.
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Medical School, University of Medicine, Chernivtsi, Ukraine.
Specialization
- 1989 - 1998 Residency, Pediatric Surgery, Ha-Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel.
- 2000 - 2003 Residency, General Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Continuing Education
- 1999 - 2000 Postdoctoral Training and Research Fellowship, Mott Children’s Hospital, University of Michigan, USA.
- 2009 - 2010 Visiting Professor, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University, California.
Clinical Experience
- 29 years of experience in Pediatric Surgery.
Academic Experience
- 2013 - 2018 Associate Professor, Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), Haifa, Israel.
- Since 2019 Visiting Professor, Tel Aviv University.
Clinical Interests
- Neonatal surgery.
- Pediatric surgery.
- Laparoscopic pediatric surgery.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Israel Medical Association.
- Israel Association of Pediatric Surgeons.
- Israel Association of Pediatrics.
- Israel Association of Clinical Pediatrics.
- European Pediatric Surgeons' Association.
- American College of Surgeons.
- Member of the Education Office of the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
About hospital
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients.
The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of 150,000 m². It has 60 departments and institutes with 1300 beds. The hospital annually provides its highly professional services to more than 1,5 million patients. In addition, the hospital enjoys prestige among doctors, many of whom want to have an internship and work here.
The medical center employs more than 6,400 people, among them more than 1,100 doctors, 1,760 nurses, 850 medical laboratory assistants, technical and other employees. The medical staff successfully combines clinical and research activities. The hospital annually conducts clinical trials aimed at the the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods.
Structurally, the medical facility is divided into four main hospitals. These include the General Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lis Maternity and Women's Hospital and the Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital.
The medical center is focused on individualized treatment. With adherence to the international standards of service, the specialists take into account the needs of each patient, his age and a specific clinical case. The medical center strives to provide treatment in a friendly and respectful atmosphere, with an empathic attitude to each patient.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center live in comfortable rooms equipped with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing clothes. Also, each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The medical center offers three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, the patients have a choice of daily menus. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.