Is it better to have DBS surgery while awake or while asleep? | Ohio State Medical Center

Brian Dalm, MD, a neurologist and director of the Neuromodulation division at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, explains that the decision to have DBS surgery while awake or asleep typically depends on the patient's preference. The outcomes for both types of DBS are the same. While some centers may only perform one type of DBS, Ohio State performs a combination of both types.
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