#17: New Technologies for Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (DBS) and Recommendations for Care Partners in monitoring a loved one after DBS surgery(Interview with Dr. Andrew Conner, Oklahoma DBS Neurosurgeon)

Parkinson's Disease Caring Podcast

This show shares my interview with Neurosurgeon, Dr. Andrew Conner, from the University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery department. Dr. Conner received his DBS training from one of the top rated DBS centers in the world, the University of California San Francisco .
In the last few years, the field of Movement Disorders have witnessed numerous advances in technology for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Now there are three device companies producing innovative hardware for the market place. The surgical procedure has evolved with the technology and outcomes have improved greatly with these advances. We have seen not only better efficacy results from the procedure but a reduction in side effects. Dr. Conner shares the details of these advances and how he performs the surgery today.
In addition, Dr. Conner provides great advise on caring for a loved one going through DBS surgery. He points out what to watch out for after surgery. Dr. Conner has a passion for this procedure and helping patients who require this DBS implant to have the best outcome possible. He also discusses some of the differences between the new Ultrasound ablation procedure as it compares to DBS.
The Parkinson's disease Caring Podcast is produced and hosted by Dr. Kevin Klos. Please visit www.pdcaring.com for more resources and information.