Our neurosurgeons
At Gleneagles Hospital, our skilled team of neurosurgeons and friendly staff provide a comforting and healing environment during the entire duration of your deep brain stimulation treatment.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure to implant 1 or more electrodes in your brain. The electrodes transmit electrical pulses to specific areas of your brain. These block abnormal brain signals that could be causing various neurological disorders.
Deep brain stimulation involves small holes in the skull to implant electrodes. During the surgery, you will be kept awake to provide feedback on the areas being stimulated. A separate surgery implants the device containing the battery under the skin below your clavicle and over your chest wall.
Deep brain stimulation surgery is a treatment for:
Deep brain stimulation surgery benefits patients with Parkinson's disease as it:
Deep brain stimulation is a minimally invasive procedure that is considered safe. However, there are some risks from the surgery:
As an established private hospital in Singapore for more than 60 years, Gleneagles Hospital provides advanced surgical care and complex surgeries for neurological conditions.
Our neurosurgery specialists are skilled in conducting deep brain stimulation surgery to help patients with Parkinson's disease.
We are committed to placing your needs first when you entrust your health to us. Recover in extensive, modern facilities and experience seamless care all under one roof.
At Gleneagles Hospital, our skilled team of neurosurgeons and friendly staff provide a comforting and healing environment during the entire duration of your deep brain stimulation treatment.
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