Neurology in Philippines
Parkinson's Disease Surgery
The most often performed surgical treatment for Parkinson's is deep brain stimulation (DBS). Thin metal wires, implanted in the brain by a surgeon to assist control some movement symptoms, provide electrical pulses to the brain. DBS is not for everyone, while being transformational for some. The most often performed surgical treatment for Parkinson's is deep brain stimulation (DBS). Thin metal wires, implanted in the brain by a surgeon to assist control some movement symptoms, provide electrical pulses to the brain. DBS is not for everyone, while being transformational for some.
In Philippines:
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease in the Philippines. DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain, delivering controlled electric stimulation that alters nerve impulses to the areas controlling movement.
Additional:
The Philippine General Hospital and St. Luke's Medical Center are known for performing Parkinson's Disease surgeries with a waiting time ranging from 2 to 6 weeks. Prices can vary greatly depending on individual cases, but typically fall between PHP 1.5 million to PHP 3 million.
