Surgery

Six-month-old baby receives surgery months after swallowing package of staples

The baby’s parents sought medical treatment several times, after the baby suffered for about a month and a half from persistent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

AUGUST 27, 2026|ByYANIR YAGNA

Staples found in a six-month-old's esophagus.

Former Israeli politician Shelly Yachimovich. October 3, 2025.

Ex-Labor Party chair Shelly Yachimovich reveals months-long battle with pancreatic cancer

Yachimovich said that she has been under medical monitoring since the operation and that the results so far have been encouraging.

AUGUST 23, 2026|ByAVIHAI CHIIM

“Modern plastic surgery bridges the gap between artistic harmony and medical technology.”

Technological innovation is redefining aesthetic surgery in 2026

From ultrasonic precision to 3D imaging, new technologies are reshaping plastic surgery around subtle, natural-looking results.

AUGUST 11, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE

Doctor examines patient at Hadassah Medical Center.

Jerusalem teacher’s vision improved from 10% to 90% after Hadassah surgery

Surgeons implanted donor corneal tissue to treat severe keratoconus, allowing the 38-year-old teacher to resume driving and working

AUGUST 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Netanyahu discharged from hospital after prostate removal

The hospital added that Netanyahu faces a recovery period ahead of him.

JANUARY 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a plenum session on the state budget in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament, December 16, 2024.

Understanding hairline lowering surgery: A rising trend in Turkey

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByISAAC KAPLAN

What prostate issue does Netanyahu have that requires him to undergo surgery? - explainer

Benign prostate enlargement is not cancerous and is very common—particularly in men after they reach the age of 50.

DECEMBER 29, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ministers and MK's attend a Special Session in Honor of President Santiago Peña of Paraguay at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, December 11, 2024.

Netanyahu undergoes prostate removal operation, court testimony delayed

Following the surgery, which lasted approximately two hours, Netanayhu was moved to the hospital's recovery room.

DECEMBER 28, 2024ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on December 23, 2024.

Allan Billig: The plastic surgeon back in Israel for good

Currently, Alan Billig treats patients at Hadassah’s two medical campuses in Jerusalem and at its facility in Beit Shemesh, focusing on facial reconstructive surgery.

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByLEAH HAKIMIAN

Looking younger: Hyaluronic acid injections vs. facelift surgery

Filler injections and facelift surgery are popular for facial rejuvenation, but they differ in results and suitability.

DECEMBER 15, 2024ByIN COLLABORATION WITH DR. NIMROD FRIEDMAN – SPECIALIST IN PLASTIC, AESTHETIC SURGERY

Dr. Nimrod Friedman – Specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery

Over 50,000 aesthetic surgeries performed in Israel since war began

Despite the war, Israelis seek solace in cosmetic procedures, with 54,000 aesthetic surgeries and 30,000 facial injections performed last year, alongside crucial treatments for conflict victims.

OCTOBER 21, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL