Deep Brain Stimulation
The Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation
Michele
Dr. David VanSickle, MD, PhD, FAANS, a Denver neurosurgeon and medical director of the Denver DBS Center, will discuss the state of deep brain…
Denver DBS Center
Denver DBS Center was the first in the country to perform robotic-guided Asleep DBS, which allows greater precision and a shorter procedure while allowing patients to be asleep. It potentially reduces the risk of stroke, neurological injuries, and infection.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Newer DBS Techniques Allow For More Accurate Electrode Placement
Dr. David VanSickle
Asleep deep brain stimulation and robotic-guided DBS offer improved accuracy of lead placement, which contributes to better outcomes for patients with…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Advancements in Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Advancements in deep brain stimulation are making the surgery easier and more precise for patients with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and…
Deep Brain Stimulation
Medical Research Supports Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. David VanSickle
Medical research shows asleep deep brain stimulation results in shorter surgical times and improved electrode placement over traditional awake DBS.
Deep Brain Stimulation
DBS Lengthens Lifespan for Patients with Parkinson’s
Dr. David VanSickle
Proven to be more effective than medication alone, deep brain stimulation improves quality of life and lengthens lifespan for Parkinson’s patients.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Patient a No Brainer
Dr. David VanSickle
John Bauer chose the Denver DBS Center to get asleep DBS, which offers superior lead placement accuracy.
Denver DBS Center
Asleep DBS Helps Young Mom with Parkinsons
Dr. David VanSickle
Katie Strittmatter, a young Denver mom, turned to the Denver DBS Center for asleep DBS to treat her Parkinson's disease. Watch her story.
