The First Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences neurosurgery team succeeded in a rare electrical stimulation of brain surgery on two 22-year-old patients.
According to Web-da news reporter at the Public Relations of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, the head of the surgical team, stating that this surgery ranks among the most advanced surgeries in medical sciences, specifically in the field of neurology, said: Due to the sensitivity and delicacy of the surgery, a few centers in the region are able to perform this surgery. This surgery was successfully performed for the first time on two 22-year-old patients with dystonic motor impairment in Namazi Hospital.”
Referring to similar surgeries on these patients with Parkinson's disease and Tremor before this surgery, he added: “regarding the success of these two operations, the second round of these surgeries had begun with the 22-year-old female who had trouble moving her limbs and was not able to walk on her own.”
Dr. Razmkon noted that another 10-hours surgery had been performed on the patient with severe motor disabilities, who suffered, genetic dystonic disorder.
The head of the surgical team also reported that the two patients’ disorders were improved by 70% with the surgery and was hopeful that they will return to a normal routine in the future.
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