Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Implants thin electrodes in the brain, powered by a small device in the chest, to ease Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia symptoms.
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About this Procedure
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment in which thin electrodes (leads) are placed in specific areas of the brain and connected to a small battery-powered pulse generator implanted under the skin of the chest. The device sends mild electrical impulses that help regulate abnormal brain signals. It does not cure the underlying condition, but it can ease symptoms, and the settings can be adjusted over time.
DBS is used for Parkinson's disease when symptoms worsen and medicines are no longer as effective, essential tremor, dystonia, and some cases of medication-resistant epilepsy and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Candidates are carefully selected by a neurologist and neurosurgeon, usually with detailed assessments of symptoms, medicine response and brain imaging.
DBS is usually done in stages. For lead placement, the head is held in a stereotactic frame and the surgeon uses imaging to guide the leads through a small opening in the skull. For movement disorders, you may be awake with the scalp numbed, so the team can check your response; the brain itself does not feel pain. In a second stage, under general anaesthetic, the pulse generator is placed below the collarbone. You typically stay one night after lead placement and often go home the same day after the generator is placed. The device is then programmed and adjusted at follow-up visits.
DBS is offered at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR, including BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram and Fortis Hospital, Noida. The treating neurologist and neurosurgeon confirm whether DBS suits you after a detailed assessment.
Why travel for this procedure?
- Neurology and neurosurgery working together
Neurologists select and programme, and neurosurgeons implant, as one DBS team. - Accredited partner hospitals
Treatment at established Delhi NCR hospitals such as BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram and Paras Health, Gurugram. - Experienced specialists
Neurosurgeons work with neurologists, neuroradiologists and neuro-anaesthetists to plan each case. - Shorter waiting times
Once your scans are reviewed, surgery can usually be scheduled without long waiting lists. - English-speaking teams and Medwell coordination
Care teams consult in English, and Medwell coordinates your quote, visa letter, travel and hotel stay.
Share your records for assessment
Send your neurologist's notes, medicine history, MRI and any videos of your symptoms. The DBS team reviews them and Medwell sends a free personalised quote, usually within 24 hours.
Travel, assessment and surgery
Medwell arranges your visa letter, flights and hotel. In Delhi NCR you complete assessments and imaging, then have lead placement and generator implantation.
Programming and follow-up
The neurologist switches on and adjusts the device over follow-up visits. Medwell helps plan your stay for programming and coordinates ongoing follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is deep brain stimulation (DBS)?
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is surgery that places thin electrodes in specific areas of the brain, connected to a pulse generator in the chest that sends mild electrical impulses to ease symptoms. It is used mainly for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and is offered at Medwell's partner hospitals in Delhi NCR.
Who is a candidate for deep brain stimulation?
DBS may suit people with Parkinson's disease whose medicines are no longer as effective, essential tremor, dystonia, and some cases of medication-resistant epilepsy or OCD. Candidates are carefully selected. The treating neurologist and neurosurgeon confirm suitability after reviewing your symptoms, medicine response and brain imaging.
Am I awake during DBS surgery?
For movement disorders, you may be awake during DBS lead placement so the team can check your response, with the scalp numbed by local anaesthetic; the brain itself does not feel pain, according to Cleveland Clinic. The pulse generator is implanted in a separate stage under general anaesthetic.
How long is the hospital stay and recovery after DBS?
People typically spend one night in hospital after DBS lead placement and often go home the same day after the generator is implanted, according to Cleveland Clinic. Recovery takes several weeks, with no strenuous activity for at least four to six weeks. The device is programmed at follow-up visits.
How much does deep brain stimulation (DBS) cost in India?
The cost of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in India depends on the hospital, the device chosen, the number of stages and the length of your stay, so there is no single fixed price. Share your reports with Medwell and you will receive a free, no-obligation personalised quote from our partner hospitals in Delhi NCR, usually within 24 hours. Your information is kept confidential.
Which hospitals in Delhi NCR offer deep brain stimulation?
deep brain stimulation is offered at 5 of Medwell's accredited partner hospitals in Delhi NCR: BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, Paras Health, Gurugram, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram and Fortis Hospital, Noida. Medwell helps you choose a hospital and DBS team.
How do I plan deep brain stimulation in India with Medwell?
To plan deep brain stimulation in India with Medwell, share your medical reports and scans for a free, no-obligation personalised quote, usually within 24 hours. Medwell helps you choose the partner hospital and specialist, books your consultation, provides a visa invitation letter and helps arrange flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Medwell helps you plan time for device programming and stays in touch afterwards.