Marengo Asia Hospitals Launches Center for Functional Neurosurgery for Parkinson’s Care

The new center aims to improve access to advanced procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment used for managing advanced Parkinson’s disease.

Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, has launched its Center for Functional Neurosurgery, marking a key expansion in advanced neurological care services. The announcement was made during a World Parkinson’s Day awareness initiative focused on early diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term disease management for Parkinson’s patients.

The new center aims to improve access to advanced procedures such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment used for managing advanced Parkinson’s disease. According to Dr Praveen Gupta, Chairman, MAIINS, Marengo Asia Hospitals, DBS represents a shift in treatment outcomes, particularly for patients with progressive motor symptoms.

DBS involves implanting electrodes in specific brain regions to regulate abnormal neural activity. Clinical data indicate that 70–75% of appropriately selected patients experience significant improvement in motor function and reduced dependence on medication.

Dr Himanshu Champaneri, Clinical Director and Chief Functional & Epilepsy Neurosurgeon at the hospital, stated that DBS procedures are planned using detailed imaging techniques such as MRI scans. He added that the surgery is minimally invasive, with patients often experiencing early improvements in mobility after device activation and adjustment.

Alongside surgical advancements, the hospital also introduced a Movement-Based Dance Therapy Program for patients with Parkinson’s disease. The structured program focuses on rhythmic movement training, balance, coordination, posture, and gait improvement. It is designed to support long-term mobility and reduce functional decline associated with disease progression.

Experts at the hospital noted that movement-based therapies play a key role in neurological rehabilitation. Regular motor training is aimed at supporting neuroplasticity, improving stability, reducing fall risk, and maintaining functional independence for longer durations.

The initiative follows a multidisciplinary care model involving neurologists, physiotherapists, movement therapists, psychologists, and dietitians. The program also includes psychological counseling and nutritional guidance to support overall patient well-being and treatment response.

Harpreet Singh, Facility Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, said the initiative is aimed at improving awareness of neurological disorders and expanding access to advanced treatment methods. He added that the program also focuses on educating caregivers to better support long-term disease management.

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