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This project aims to reduce surgical time for Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease by 40%, also improving patient safety and comfort through device and procedural innovation. Existing devices require two procedures: one to implant leads in the brain and a second tunneling down the neck to a stimulator in the chest. This is a validation study for a new ultra-compact device implanted in a single procedure in the skull, saving two hours in surgery and circa £2,800 in operating theatre costs. This allows two patients to be scheduled per day rather than one, effectively doubling surgical team productivity.
| Project | Faster and simpler deep brain stimulation |
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| Description |
This project aims to reduce surgical time for Deep Brain Stimulation to treat Parkinson's disease by 40%, also improving patient safety and comfort through device and procedural innovation. Existing devices require two procedures: one to implant leads in the brain and a second tunneling down the neck to a stimulator in the chest. This is a validation study for a new ultra-compact device implanted in a single procedure in the skull, saving two hours in surgery and circa £2,800 in operating theatre costs. This allows two patients to be scheduled per day rather than one, effectively doubling surgical team productivity. |
| Funding | £ 10,362 |
| Competition | Competition 14 - Technology in Surgery |
| Competition Date | June 2018 |
| Categories | Neurological |
| Health Innovation Network Partner | Health Innovation West of England |
| Website | https://bioinduction.com/ |