For the first time in Brazil, a device has been introduced that allows patients to remotely adjust treatment for Parkinson’s disease. The procedure was performed on a Uruguayan patient by Moinhos de Vento Hospital.
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This technology allows doctors to program devices remotely using a mobile phone application without requiring an in-person consultation. The patient therefore avoided air transport and remained in his home country, where he continues to be monitored by a medical team at a hospital in Porto Alegre/RS.
This procedure uses a deep brain stimulation technique – deep brain stimulation (DBS). It involves inserting electrodes into the brain and, through electrical impulses, controlling symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and bradynia in the moderate and advanced stages of the disease. The novelty is a rechargeable generator that can be programmed remotely by the doctor, making it more comfortable and practical for patients.
Alexandre Reis, a neurosurgeon at the Department of Neurology at Moinhos de Vento Hospital, said this is the first complete system to be implemented in the country. This initiative expands access to treatment and improves the quality of life for people living far from specialized centers.
“With approximately 200,000 Brazilians living with Parkinson’s disease, many of whom live far from major cities, this technology represents an important advance for the thousands of people living with Parkinson’s disease. It makes monitoring easier, eliminates the need for frequent travel, and ensures greater comfort and safety for patients,” he explains.
Pioneer. Moinhos de Vento Hospital is the first facility in Latin America to perform surgeries using the BrainLab LoopX intraoperative imaging robotic system. This system allows real-time image acquisition during surgery, significantly reducing surgical time.
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