New Delhi: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in New Delhi has successfully performed its first Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery on a 55-year-old patient from Kathmandu, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s functional neurosurgery services.
The complex procedure was led by Prof. Sharad Pandey and involved a multidisciplinary team of specialists from the departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Radiology and Anaesthesiology. The achievement highlights the importance of coordinated medical expertise in delivering advanced treatment options for patients with neurological disorders.
DBS Surgery Offers Advanced Treatment Option for Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation is an advanced surgical technique used to manage certain symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Often described as a “brain pacemaker,” the procedure involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain. These electrodes deliver controlled electrical impulses to help regulate abnormal brain activity associated with movement disorders.
For appropriately selected patients, DBS can help reduce symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness and slowness of movement. It may also help manage fluctuations in symptoms related to Parkinson’s medication, potentially improving day-to-day functioning and quality of life.
Although DBS can provide significant symptom relief, it does not cure Parkinson’s disease or stop its progression. The suitability of the procedure depends on an individual patient’s symptoms, overall health and response to medication, and requires a thorough assessment by a specialist medical team.
Multidisciplinary Teamwork Behind the Achievement
The successful procedure reflects the role of collaboration among different medical specialties in complex neurological surgeries. Neurosurgery, neurology, radiology and anaesthesiology each contribute essential expertise to patient assessment, surgical planning and procedural management.
The involvement of these departments was central to the procedure led by Prof. Sharad Pandey, demonstrating the importance of an integrated approach to advanced neurosurgical care.
Strengthening Advanced Neurosurgical Services at RML Hospital
The hospital’s first DBS surgery represents an important step in expanding its capabilities in functional neurosurgery, a specialised field that uses surgical techniques to address neurological conditions affecting movement and other functions.
The development also highlights the growing role of advanced medical technologies in managing complex neurological disorders and expanding treatment options for eligible patients.
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, procedures such as DBS may offer an additional option when medication alone does not adequately control certain symptoms. Medical evaluation and individualised treatment planning remain essential to determining whether the procedure is appropriate.
RML Hospital’s achievement marks a notable development in its specialised neurosurgical services and underscores the importance of multidisciplinary expertise in delivering advanced neurological care.
