Parkinson's disease - Bimarstan

Question 1

What is Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease with a high incidence and is seen in 1-3% of all people over 65 years of age.

Question 2

What is deep brain stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Deep stimulation for Parkinson's disease is a procedure in which a two-electrode battery implanted in the brain stimulates the basal cells in the brain to reduce symptoms in Parkinson's patients.

Question 3

Is deep brain stimulation a cure for Parkinson's disease?

Accepted Answer

There is no known cure for the disease, so treatments seek to manage symptoms rather than prevent or slow the progression of the disease, while DBS is a proven effective therapeutic strategy.

Question 4

How long does deep brain stimulation surgery take in Türkiye?

Accepted Answer

The deep brain stimulation surgery procedure takes a few hours.

Question 5

Does deep brain stimulation work immediately?

Accepted Answer

Everyone responds to DBS differently, and results are noticed shortly after the initial programming of the DBS.

Question 6

What are the risks of deep brain stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Deep brain stimulation surgery carries risks such as: intracerebral hemorrhage is approximately 1-2%, Seizures in 1%, lead migration and fracture 2-3%, and Device infections have been reported in 3-8%.

Question 7

What is the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Most people will need to stay in the hospital for one day after surgery to implant the DBS leads in their brain. Surgery to implant the pulse generator is usually a procedure where you go home the same day.

Question 8

What is the success rate of deep brain stimulation?

Accepted Answer

In general, deep brain stimulation is usually successful (95%). The success rate depends on the condition involved.

Question 9

Will still a need to take medications after deep brain stimulation?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the disease, it may be possible to reduce medications. However, DBS is most helpful when used along with medications and other treatments. That's because using it and other treatments at the same time means it may be possible to lower medication doses, have fewer side effects and still get the same benefits.

Question 10

What is the cost of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in Türkiye?

Accepted Answer

The price of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of Parkinson's disease in Turkey varies according to the type of center in which the operation will be performed, as the cost in the state hospital is about 22 thousand US dollars, while the cost in private hospitals is about 27 thousand dollars, while it may reach 33 thousand US dollars in the best Deep stimulation therapy center.

Question 11

Is there a definitive treatment for Parkinson's?

Accepted Answer

Until now, there is no definitive treatment for Parkinson's, but brain battery transplantation is the best solution to greatly reduce symptoms.