Key planning information for mastectomy in Israel.
$7,700 fromLowest listed price
1–3 hrsProcedure time
1–7 daysHospital stay
8 hospitalsList mastectomy
Mastectomy in Israel is listed from US$7,700 to US$7,900 at 8 hospitals. The operation takes 1 to 3 hours, with 1 to 7 days in hospital. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated Jul 2017
Cost of Mastectomy in Israel
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Procedure
Minimum price
Maximum price
Mastectomy
$7,700
$7,900
Price starting from $7,700 up to $7,900 · last updated Jul 2017.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering Mastectomy in Israel
Mastectomy is listed by 8 hospitals in Israel. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
The largest medical center in Israel and the Middle East, internationally renowned for it's medical excellence. Around 31,000 inpatients are treated annually.
DoctorsM(Prof. Mordechai (motti) GutmanYGDr. Yuri GoldesView all 6
The second largest hospital in Israel, Rabin Medical Center is a tertiary care hospital that can handle the most complicated cases in all medical fields.
DoctorsZDProf. Zeev DreznikAProf. A.ZelikovskiView all 4
A private hospital located on the shorelines of Herzliya, just off Tel Aviv, offering healthcare services to both local and foreign patients. The hospital is affiliated with over 500 Israeli physicians, many of whom hold high level positions at public hospitals.
DoctorsGLDr. Guttman LiveDRDr. David R. NeufeldView all 88
Hadassah medical institution includes two university hospitals in Jerusalem – on Mt. Scopus and in Ein Kerem. Both provide advanced tetriary healthcare services in all medical specialties.
One of the largest hospitals in Israel with 900 beds and 700 physicians. The hospital serves 1000 medical tourists annually, providing advanced medical care at the highest western standards.
What is mastectomy?
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of a breast. Mastectomy is used as a treatment for breast cancer. There are different types of mastectomy; The size and type of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the amount of lymph nodes to be removed are the factors that determine which type of mastectomy is appropriate for a patient. It also depends on the age and health of a patient.
What are the different types of mastectomy?
The different types of mastectomy are as follows:
Simple/Total Mastectomy
In Simple/Total Mastectomy, the whole breast is removed, but the lymph nodes and the tissue surrounding it is not removed.
Modified Radical Mastectomy
In Modified Radical Mastectomy, the whole breast, along with the lymph nodes in the armpits and the tissues lining the chest muscles are removed. The muscles remain in place. This is the most widely used method of mastectomy.
Radical Mastectomy
In Radical Mastectomy, the breast, lymph nodes, muscles beneath the breast and the surrounding tissue of fat are removed. This is a rarely performed method and is only used for extensive tumors and if the cancer has spread to the chest wall.
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
In Skin-Sparing Mastectomy, a small incision is made around the areola. The tumor is removed through the incision. The skin is preserved and scarring is insignificant in this procedure. During this procedure, reconstruction is also performed by a plastic surgeon.
Subcutaneous Mastectomy
In Subcutaneous Mastectomy, the tumor along with the breast tissue is removed. However, the nipple and skin are not removed. This procedure ensures an easy reconstruction surgery, however several cancer cells may not be removed.
Partial Mastectomy
In Partial Mastectomy, the amount of breast tissue and the skin that is removed are large. Lymph nodes and the tissues lining the chest muscles beneath the tumor are also removed. This procedure is appropriate for tumors that are in stage 1 and 2.
Lumpectomy
In Lumpectomy, the tumor and the tissue surrounding it is removed. Some lymph nodes are also removed.
How to prepare for a mastectomy?
Before a mastectomy, the doctor examines the patient and performs some tests. These include:
Physical examination
X-ray
Blood test
Urinalysis
Electrocardiogram
The patient should inform the doctor about
Health and medical conditions such as pregnancy or heart disease
Any medication the patient may be taking
The doctor will inform the patient about the surgical procedure and what to expect from it.
The doctor will decide which type of anesthesia should be given to the patient after determining the extensiveness of the surgery.
The doctor will discuss details about breast reconstruction.
About Mastectomy
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
1 to 3 hours
Days admitted
1 to 7 days
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Recovery
- The patient is taken to a recovery room to be monitored after the surgery. After the blood pressure, pulse and breathing become stable, the patient is shifted outside the recovery room.
- Pain medication may be given to reduce severe pain.
- The patient needs to stay in the hospital for some days depending on the method of mastectomy and reconstruction.
- The result after the mastectomy is given in about one week.
Risks
The potential risks of mastectomy are:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Chronic pain known as post-mastectomy pain syndrome
- Arm swelling
- Hard scar tissue
- Shoulder pain
- Stiffness
- Numbness in the armpit
- Hematoma
- Psychological effects of losing a breast
After care
Most patients recover well after a mastectomy. Their recovery is both physical as well as emotional. If required, the doctor will schedule follow-up visits for further treatment. The patient may be referred to the following doctors:
- Radiation oncologist for radiation treatments
- Medical oncologist for other treatments like hormone therapy
- Plastic surgeon for breast reconstruction
- Counselor or support group for dealing with breast cancer
The doctor should be informed if the following symptoms occur:
- Fever
- Increasing pain
- Infection, redness, swelling, and bleeding at the incision area
- Stitches on the wound need repair
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