- 4-8 hours
- 4-6 weeks
- 68%
China versus the U.S.
- China clinical rate
- $30,000 – $50,000
- $40,000
- United States
- $100,000 – $150,000
- $125,000
- You save
- ~68%
- $85,000 per procedure
Prices are approximate ranges. Actual cost depends on hospital, surgeon, materials, and case complexity.
What the procedure involves.
DBS for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and treatment-resistant depression. China performs 5,000+ DBS procedures annually. Leading centers: Xuanwu Hospital (Beijing), Huashan Hospital (Shanghai), West China Hospital (Chengdu). Both Medtronic and domestically-developed PINS Medical systems used. Cost 60-70% less than US.
Step by step.
Neurological Evaluation and Imaging
Comprehensive neurological assessment including MRI brain imaging, motor function testing, and medication response evaluation to confirm DBS candidacy.
Electrode Implantation Surgery
Stereotactic placement of stimulating electrodes into targeted deep brain structures (subthalamic nucleus or globus pallidus) under local or general anesthesia with intraoperative neurophysiology.
Pulse Generator Placement
Implantation of the neurostimulator (pulse generator) in the chest wall, connected to brain electrodes via subcutaneous extension wires.
Programming and Optimization
Initial device activation and iterative programming sessions to optimize stimulation parameters for maximum symptom relief with minimal side effects.
- 60-70% cost savings compared to US pricing
- High-volume experienced neurosurgeons performing thousands of procedures
- Domestically-produced PINS Medical devices reducing hardware costs
- Reversible and adjustable therapy with long-term programmability
- Surgical infection at electrode or generator site
- Lead migration or displacement requiring revision
- Hardware malfunction or battery depletion
- Speech or balance side effects during programming adjustments
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Prices shown are approximate ranges for reference only. Actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and individual patient needs. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical decisions.