Access personalized Deep Brain Stimulation care using advanced medical technology, supported by expert specialists and dedicated international patient services.
At Life Kingsbury Hospital, Deep Brain Stimulation is performed using advanced stereotactic navigation, brain imaging, and individualized treatment planning. Established in 1918, this accredited hospital in Cape Town, South Africa has 212 beds and offers specialized neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation services.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may be considered when disabling neurological symptoms continue despite appropriate medical treatment or when medication causes troublesome fluctuations or side effects. During the procedure, electrodes are precisely positioned within a selected brain target and connected to an implanted neurostimulator. After surgical recovery, the stimulation settings are programmed and adjusted over time according to the patient's symptoms and response. DBS does not cure the underlying neurological disorder but can help reduce certain motor symptoms in appropriately selected patients.