KIMS Hospitals Thane Introduces Cutting-Edge DBS Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

The Thane suburban region to offer treatment for Advanced Parkinsons’s Disease, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery. DBS is a highly specialised and effective treatment for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease that is no longer responding adequately to medications. The Advanced Epilepsy & Parkinson’s Centre at KIMS Hospitals, Thane has demonstrated how timely diagnosis & cutting-edge treatment can dramatically improve quality of life.

A 65-year-old Malad-based resident diagnosed with advanced Parkinson’s disease showed remarkable improvement after undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Thane.

Before the surgery, the patient had severe trouble with basic activities. She had severe tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement. The effect of medications only lasted for a few hours.

For a major portion of the day, she had severe problems with movements. These off periods made her disabled despite being on multiple medications. She was dependent on others for everyday activities and struggling with medication-related side effects.

After a detailed multidisciplinary evaluation, she was advised to undergo Deep Brain Stimulation. Deep Brain Stimulation is a globally accepted, highly advanced treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

The patient had a successful surgery and was discharged within five days. Within one month of surgery, her condition improved significantly. Her “off periods” nearly disappeared. Her medication requirement was reduced by almost 70%, and therefore, the side effects of medications practically disappeared. She has since resumed independent living and recently completed a long international trip.

Speaking on the hospital’s focus on bringing exclusive advanced care closer to patients, Saurabh Gupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said, “We aim to bridge the gap between patients and world-class neurological care. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is only one of the treatments that we offer that is not available anywhere else in the Thane region.

We are also the only hospital in the Thane region offering Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) evaluation and advanced Epilepsy Surgeries. In all areas of medicine, we are reaching our goal of ensuring that patients do not have to travel far for world-class treatments.”

Emphasising the importance of early diagnosis and access to advanced therapy, Dr Siddharth Kharkar, Consultant Neurologist, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said, “Parkinson’s disease is often mistaken as a normal part of ageing, which delays treatment.

While medications help initially, many patients eventually need advanced therapies like DBS. Treatments such as DBS for Parkinson’s disease and Epilepsy surgery for resistant seizures can be life-changing. Unfortunately, they are not widely available.

Explaining the surgical impact, Dr Naren Nayak, Consultant Neurosurgeon, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, added, “Deep Brain Stimulation works by regulating abnormal brain signals.

This resolves almost all symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. With precision surgery, patients with advanced disease can experience excellent improvement. We are also the only centre in Maharashtra to facilitate quick, bloodless surgery for Parkinson’s (MRG-FUS), which is done at our centre in Secunderabad.”

With its exclusive DBS capability, KIMS Hospitals, Thane continues to strengthen its reputation as a key referral centre for advanced Epilepsy & Parkinson’s care. The team stated that their goal was to ensure prompt access to these life-changing treatments cost-effectively. The multidisciplinary team includes Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Psychiatrists, Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine experts, and Social workers who strive to ensure the best possible outcome for each patient.