Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Cost in India ranges between 17,500 USD using non-rechargeable – 24000 USD with rechargeable.
The hospital stay is 3 days and 7 days outside of the hospital.
Tests demanded until DBA are MRI, CT scan, tests for memory, mood, and thinking.
That is FDA approved treatment using a success rate of over 95%.
[Verified by:- Dr Sandeep Vaishya, Director , MBBS, MS, MCh, Fellowship 20 Years of Experience Gurgaon, India. (Updated On 16/ July/2020)]
Deep brain stimulation is a surgical procedure to treat neurological conditions. It involves placing a pacemaker under chest skin, below the collarbone, which sends electronic impulses to a part of the brain that controls movements.
DBS is generally an option when traditional medications or therapy are not effective to treat neurological disorders. It helps patients to reduce medication and return to normal life.
It is typically used for conditions like Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, tremors, etc that are resistant to other forms of treatment. The procedure involves two parts:
Placement of electrodes at the targeted brain area(s):- The surgeon needs to locate the areas of the brain which need to be targeted. This is done through an MRI/CT scan or electrode recording technique. Electrodes are placed in the target area, with the loose ends placed under the skin of the head. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
Placement of pacemaker in the chest:- Under general anesthesia, a pacemaker is placed just below the collarbone under the skin of the chest. It is connected to the electrodes using extension wires.
Signals are generated from the pacemakers and sent to the brain, which block the impulses that cause tremors in various parts of the body.
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Deep brain stimulation involves creating small holes in the skull to implant the electrodes, and surgery to implant the device that contains the batteries under the skin in the chest. Complications of surgery may include:
Deep brain stimulation is hence a cost vs. benefits problem. For many patients with treatment-resistant forms of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, DBS can help them return to a normal life and regain quality of life.
Deep brain stimulation is not a cure, it is a way to manage unmanageable symptoms that interfere with normal functions.
An ideal candidate for DBS surgery is under 70 years old and is in good health. Patients who fluctuate between “on” and “off” medication states are usually good surgical candidates, as are those who have troublesome dyskinesias.
Patients with stimulators put on either side of the brain might have their operation divided into two parts. There are numerous methods by which the electrodes are put into the target regions of the brain.
The patient is expected to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days after the surgery. Recovery time is quick, though there might be disorientation or itchiness near the stitches initially.
During the recovery time after implanting the electrodes, you may feel better than normal. Brain swelling around the electrode tip causes a lesion effect that lasts a couple days to weeks. This temporary effect is a good predictor of your outcome once the stimulator is implanted and programmed.
About a week later, you will return to the hospital for outpatient surgery to implant the stimulator in the chest/abdomen. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes about an hour. Patients go home the same day.
Deep brain stimulation won’t cure your disease, but it may help lessen your symptoms. If deep brain stimulation works, your symptoms will improve significantly, but they usually don’t go away completely. In some cases, medications may still be needed for certain conditions.
Deep brain stimulation isn’t successful for everyone. There are a number of variables involved in the success of deep brain stimulation Surgery. It’s important to talk with your doctor before surgery about what type of improvement you can expect for your condition.
A. The length of the operation also depends on the technique used by each center, but it often lasts between 3-6 hours from start to finish. As long as the electrodes are accurately placed, without complications, the recovery period usually lasts from between 3 to 5 days.
A. Studies report that DBS Surgery can reduce off -periods of PD symptoms by 60% (fluctuations in motor symptoms due to poor response to medicines). By reducing the need for medication, DBS Surgery rapidly decreases medication-induced dyskinesias by 60 to 80% and improves the quality of life in people with advanced PD.
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