Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep Brain Stimulation is a highly specialized and minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat disabling symptoms of neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and certain cases of epilepsy and psychiatric disorders. As one of the few hospitals in Kerala offering a comprehensive DBS program, Aster MIMS Calicut combines clinical expertise, advanced technology, and a patient-first philosophy to deliver transformative outcomes.

Our DBS program is supported by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team comprising neurologists, functional neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation specialists, and trained DBS programming experts. Each patient undergoes a detailed pre-operative evaluation, including neuroimaging, medication response analysis, and neuropsychological testing to determine suitability for the procedure. Post-surgery, patients receive personalized stimulation programming and long-term follow-up care to optimize outcomes and improve day-to-day functionality.

The department is equipped with cutting-edge technology such as high-resolution MRI and CT systems for precise surgical planning, stereotactic frames and intraoperative neuromonitoring tools to ensure safe and accurate electrode placement. Our goal is not only to reduce symptoms but to restore confidence, mobility, and independence in patients whose lives have been restricted by chronic neurological conditions.

With a growing number of successful procedures and consistent patient satisfaction, the DBS unit at Aster MIMS Calicut has emerged as a trusted destination for advanced neurosurgical care in South India. Our compassionate team walks every step of the journey with patients and their families from diagnosis to recovery, ensuring transparency, safety, and holistic care throughout the treatment process.

Our Services

At Aster MIMS Calicut, we offer a wide range of specialized services under the Deep Brain Stimulation program, aiming to improve the lives of patients suffering from treatmentresistant neurological disorders. Our DBS services are tailored to individual patient profiles and involve the latest in surgical precision and long-term management.

Key services offered include:

• Comprehensive Pre-operative Evaluation:
  Each patient undergoes a thorough clinical and psychological assessment to determine suitability for DBS. This includes motor symptom monitoring, medication response trials, imaging studies (MRI/CT), and quality-of-life scoring.
• Advanced Neuroimaging & Brain Mapping:
  We use 3T MRI and stereotactic CT imaging for precise targeting of brain structures such as the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or globus pallidus internus (GPi), ensuring high accuracy during surgery.
• Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring:
  Real-time monitoring during surgery through microelectrode recording (MER) allows for optimal placement of electrodes and safe avoidance of nearby brain structures.
• Surgical Implantation of DBS Device:
  Our expert neurosurgical team performs precise implantation of electrodes and pulse generators (IPGs) using minimally invasive techniques, under either local or general anaesthesia.
• Long-term Follow-up & Rehabilitation:
  Patients are supported through physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and regular device check-ups to ensure sustained benefits over time.
• Treatment of Multiple Conditions:
  Our DBS services cover:
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Essential Tremor
  • Primary and secondary dystonia
  • Epilepsy (drug-resistant cases)
  • Tourette Syndrome (select cases)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (in select, approved cases)
  • Chronic pain and cluster headaches