Srinagar: Medanta–The Medicity, Gurugram, ranked India’s best hospital by Newsweek in 2026, is emerging as a leading centre for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy—popularly known as ‘brain pacemaker surgery’—offering renewed hope to patients from Jammu & Kashmir suffering from complex neurological disorders.
The advanced neurostimulation procedure, led by Dr. Anirban Deep Banerjee, Director Neurosurgery at the Institute of Neurosciences, uses precise brain imaging and real-time brain-sensing technology to deliver symptom-responsive treatment. DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific brain regions to regulate abnormal signals, significantly improving motor function and quality of life.
The therapy has shown effective results in advanced Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, adult-onset epilepsy, essential tremor, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). By continuously reading brain signals and correlating them with symptoms, doctors can fine-tune treatment, ensuring more consistent and long-term relief.
Highlighting the rising burden of neurological disorders, Dr. Banerjee noted that such conditions contribute nearly 10% of India’s total disease burden. He emphasized that while DBS can transform patient outcomes, awareness and access to such advanced treatments remain limited.
Medanta’s DBS programme has already benefited several patients from J&K, including Harmeet Kour from Jammu and Gandharv Chand from Udhampur. Kour, who struggled with advanced Parkinson’s affecting her daily life, reported significant improvement after surgery, regaining control over routine activities. Similarly, Chand experienced complete relief from tremors, helping him regain independence and confidence.
With over 300 successful DBS procedures in the past 15 years, Medanta continues to integrate cutting-edge innovations such as AI-guided brain targeting and remote programming. These advancements enable precise treatment and reduce the need for frequent hospital visits—especially beneficial for patients from distant regions like Srinagar and Jammu.
The hospital has also introduced AI-guided Adaptive DBS, which automatically adjusts therapy in real time based on brain activity, further enhancing treatment outcomes and minimizing the need for repeated manual reprogramming.
Brain Pacemaker Surgery Offers New Hope to J&K Patients
