The MRg-FUS is an innovative, incision-less procedure that is likely to improve the quality of life of patients struggling with advanced Parkinson's Disease and, if suitable, is preferred over traditional surgeries for better outcomes. 

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, a leading neurologist and movement disorder specialist in Mumbai and Thane, offers the revolutionary Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRg-FUS) to treat Parkinson's disease.

The MRg-FUS is an innovative, incision-less procedure that is likely to improve the quality of life of patients struggling with advanced Parkinson's Disease and, if suitable, is preferred over traditional surgeries for better outcomes.

"MRg-FUS to treat advanced Parkinson's disease empowers neurosurgeons with enhanced capabilities to ease the patient's discomfort and suffering and resume an improved quality of life. MRg-FUS is a bloodless surgery that has proved its viability and effectiveness when traditional treatment approaches have failed to treat advanced Parkinson's disease conditions, 'states Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, an eminent neurologist and founder of NeuroPlus Clinic, Thane.

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MRg-FUS: A Bloodless Surgery for Parkinson's Disease – A Viable Treatment for Advanced Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and dyskinesia, can severely impact the lifestyle of such patients in advancing conditions. The first line of treatment is usually medication, but as the disease progresses, its effectiveness is likely to decrease. Hence, MRg-FUS proves to be a better and more effective approach to improve the lives of such patients. In such conditions, MRg-FUS can offer precision targeting to ablate specific brain areas, thereby causing motor symptoms without the need for incision or general anaesthesia.

While medications can manage symptoms, their efficacy often wanes over time. MRg-FUS emerges as a game-changer, offering a non-invasive solution that precisely targets and ablates specific brain regions responsible for motor symptoms without the need for incisions or general anaesthesia.

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar highlights the key advantages of the MRg-FUS approach as a novel, minimally invasive, and incisionless treatment for Parkinson's disease. This ultrasound treatment targets the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus, globus pallidus interna and pallidothalamic tract with real-time monitoring and precision. The ultrasound does not require general anaesthesia, ensuring a speedy recovery with a significantly lower risk while also providing a dramatic improvement in the patient's quality of life. Most neurosurgeons vouch for its effectiveness and viability when traditional approaches are not so effective in managing Parkinson's disease conditions.

Pros and Cons of MRg-FUS

MRg-FUS has its advantages and considerations, just like other medical treatments.

Pros:

Non-Invasive: No incisions, hence lesser risks of infection and complications associated with open surgery.

Speedy Recovery: Patients recover more quickly and experience better outcomes compared to those undergoing traditional brain surgeries.

Ultrasound Technology: Neurosurgeons use focused ultrasound technology for performing MRg-FUS.

Real-time Monitoring: The MRg-FUS procedure is guided by MRI, ensuring real-time visualization and precise targeting of the treatment area.

Improvement in Patients: Patients experience reduced intensity in tremors, rigidity, and dyskinesia.

Cons:

Not for Everyone: Eligibility depends on specific patient criteria and the nature of their Parkinson's symptoms.

Potential Side Effects: Some patients may experience temporary numbness, imbalance, or changes in speech, which are generally tolerable.

Scope of Treatment: Neurosurgeons propose MRg-FUS to treat tremor-dominant

Parkinson's disease and dyskinesia.

The Way Forward in Parkinson's Care

Ultimately, MRg-FUS represents a significant shift in the landscape of advanced Parkinson's care. It moves beyond the limitations and anxieties often associated with traditional brain surgeries, offering a precise, incision-less method to effectively manage challenging motor symptoms. Through the expertise of neurologists like Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, this technology empowers patients with a viable path to improved daily function and renewed independence, proving that groundbreaking solutions are continually emerging to enhance lives.

About Dr. Siddharth Kharkar:

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar is a leading and highly qualified neurologist based in Mumbai and Thane, and is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care and has acquired extensive experience in accurate diagnosis and the treatment of complex neurological conditions. As a dynamic neurosurgeon, he is eager to adapt advanced and innovative treatment protocols to improve his patients' lives.

He has completed medical studies in Mumbai, with extensive training in top hospitals across the globe, including Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, USA, the University of California, San Francisco, and King's College, London, as well as certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Contact Dr Siddharth Kharkar

Phone no: +91 72762 49168

Lilavati hospital, 791, Bandra Reclamation Rd, General Arunkumar Vaidya Nagar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050

1st floor, Chaubal House, 86/2, Veer Savarkar Marg, Jambli Naka, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400601

KIMS Hospital, cooperative society, Queens St, near BRENTFORD, Hiranandani Estate, Thane West, Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400615

Email: neuroplusclinic@gmail.com