Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in India

The Department of Neurosurgery have a team of highly qualified and experienced neurosurgeons and neurologists specializing in all types of neurosurgery for comprehensive management of diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The department aims at excellence in neurosurgical care through the practice of evidence based medicine and treatment according to international protocols.

Columbia Asia Hospital is one among the few centers in India to have DBS expertise in treating neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease. The hospital has a team of high profile consultants who help patients manage all aspects of the complex condition through an integrated approach including counseling of the patients and their relatives.

Deep brain stimulation is considered to be one of the latest and advanced technologies in the treatment of Parkinson’s diseases. DBS uses high frequency electrical signals to block the abnormal nerve signals that cause the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (tremor, rigidity, walking problems, stiffness, and others) without harming the brain.
Salient features of DBS In India at Columbia Asia Hospitals

Experienced team of professionals, including a specialist neurologist (movement disorder specialist), specialist neurosurgeon, neuroradiologist, physiotherapist and dietary specialists who provide high-quality care
Over 90% success rate achieved on patients suffering from Parkinson’s diseases
State-of-the-art operation theatre with modern equipment like
Operating microscope- zeiss pentero & opmi vario
Mizuho ot table
Sugita head frame
Midas rex legend drill system
Cusa/ dsac arm
Aesculap & codman micro instruments
Storz spinal endoscope
Leksell steriotaxic apparatus
Minimum blood loss and a short hospital stay of just 3 days
In this surgery the brain is not injured, hence it is relatively risk free.
Surgery is completely reversible and programmable
Parkinson medications are reduced which results in improvement of drug related side effects.
Vast improvement in quality of life

Treatment / Procedures

DBS for Essential Tremours and Dystonia
DBS for management of Parkinsons’s