Vascular surgery in Israel covers the treatment of various disorders affecting blood vessels.
The main areas include:
- Aneurysms of the aorta and other vessels – serious conditions in which the walls of arteries thin and may rupture. At Ichilov’s Vascular Surgery Department, advanced treatments are applied, including both traditional surgery and catheter-based techniques, such as stent placement.
- Carotid artery stenosis – narrowing of the arterial lumen that can lead to stroke. Vascular procedures in Israel are performed using both traditional methods and innovative endovascular interventions, including stenting to restore blood flow.
- Obliterative diseases of the lower limb arteries – chronic conditions where blood supply to the legs is compromised due to vessel blockage. In such cases, reconstructive arterial surgery and bypass procedures are performed to restore normal blood flow and prevent limb loss.
- Venous disorders – including varicose veins and other abnormalities requiring surgical intervention. Treatments in Israel may involve conservative approaches as well as surgeries to remove enlarged veins or to create vascular access for hemodialysis.
- Traumatic vascular injuries – in cases of trauma to the vascular system, emergency interventions may be required. At Ichilov, collaborative surgeries with trauma specialists are performed to quickly and effectively repair damaged vessels.