Deep
Brain Stimulation
The Texas Neurosciences Institute offers one of the
only facilities in Texas with skilled neurosurgeons who can
perform Deep Brain Stimulation. Patients with
Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, essential tremors
and dystonia may benefit from this non-destructive
procedure in which electrodes are surgically implanted
in the brain to deliver low-voltage, electric impulses
to the subthamalic nucleus or basal ganglia of the
brain. The pacemaker-like device operates on a battery
that requires changing every three to five years.
Patients who no longer respond to medication therapy
will benefit from this procedure, which is also called
Activa Therapy. The results for many are almost instantaneous.
The Texas Neurosciences Institute’s team of neurosurgeons
and neurologists are experts in directing patient care
following implant surgery.
Gamma Knife
is an effective, non-surgical radiation treatment for
individuals who have been diagnosed with abnormal blood
vessel formations, brain tumors pituitary tumors, Acoustic Neuromas and Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Methodist Hospital is home to the first and only Gamma
Knife in San Antonio and South Texas. The Gamma Knife
is extremely accurate (.3mm) non-invasive procedure
which leads to a shorter recovery, allowing patients
to return to normal activities within days. This treatment
is covered by major insurance carriers including Tricare
and Medicare.
CyberKnife
at Methodist Cancer Center delivers exact radiation
to treat malignant and benign brain tumors, extracranial
tumors of the spine, lung, pancreas, abdomen and long
bones.
The Methodist Cancer Center was the first facility
in Central and South Texas to offer the innovative
CyberKnife® technology to treat large tumors and lesions
anywhere in the body. Powered by a combination of robotics
and advanced image-guided technology, the CyberKnife® procedure
requires no frame. Patients can go home with their families after
the procedures and return to normal activities almost
immediately.
