Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in Xiamen Humanity Hospital
About the clinic
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is a specialized procedure for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders at Xiamen Humanity Hospital in Xiamen, China. The hospital follows international JCI standards and features the first intraoperative MRI integrated operating room in the Fujian province. This advanced facility allows the surgical team to perform real-time imaging during the operation to verify precise electrode placement.
Expert Surgical Team
Professor Yao Yi leads the Department of Functional Neurosurgery at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. Prof. Yao Yi is an expert in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery. The team made medical history by performing bilateral deep brain electrode implantation on an 85-day-old infant. This level of experience helps manage complex cases for both children and adults. Specialized nurses provide dedicated care for patients recovering from epilepsy and functional neurosurgery procedures.
Advanced Surgical Technology
The hospital uses high-end tools to assist with electrode targeting and patient safety. Surgeons use the ROSA neurosurgical robot combined with 3D navigation for high precision. These technologies work alongside Siemens Skyra 3.0T intraoperative MRI to reduce risks caused by brain-shift during surgery. The operating rooms also include:
- Natus 32-channel monitoring for real-time neurophysiological tracking.
- Brainlab infrared navigation to guide the surgical instruments.
- Philips FD20 Biplane C-arm in a hybrid operating room setting.
- Fiagon electromagnetic navigation for additional surgical mapping.
Treatment and Follow-Up
Xiamen Humanity Hospital provides on-site DBS programming for patients with Parkinson’s disease. This service allows for personalized adjustments to the stimulation settings after the surgery. The hospital is a large non-profit facility with 1,000+ beds and dozens of clinical departments. International patients can access support for airport transfers, accommodation, and multilingual assistance during their stay.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with creation of treatment plan | $70 | |
| Consultation with a neurologist | $30 | |
| Extended analysis of blood | $200 | |
| Biochemical blood analysis | $100 | |
| Consultation with a neurosurgeon | $50 - $80 |
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Xiamen Humanity Hospital: more details about the clinic
Medical Profile
Xiamen Humanity Hospital is a tertiary non-profit general hospital located in Xiamen, China. The hospital was established with the support of the Renai Foundation and Xiamen C&D Group and is situated in the Wuyuan Bay area of Xiamen Island. It provides multidisciplinary medical care through 47 clinical departments, more than 1,000 inpatient beds, and a medical campus covering 330,000 m².
Medical Services
The hospital provides comprehensive care across multiple specialties, with particular expertise in oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, nuclear medicine, and minimally invasive surgery. More than 460 physicians provide care for approximately 1,000,000 outpatient and emergency visits annually, as well as over 31,000 inpatient admissions.
Research and Clinical Trials
Xiamen Humanity Hospital is an accredited clinical research center with 25 registered specialties. It is authorized to conduct Phase I-IV clinical trials of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. The hospital also serves as a cadaver surgical training center for medical education and international professional collaboration.
Technology and Oncology Care
The hospital is recognized for advanced cancer treatment and surgical technologies. It operates the first Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) center in mainland China and features an intraoperative MRI-integrated operating room for neurosurgery. Medical equipment includes the Da Vinci Surgical System, Varian VitalBeam, and Discovery PET/CT 710.
Nuclear medicine services include therapies using Yttrium-90 (Y-90), Lutetium-177 (Lu-177), Iodine-125 (I-125), and Iodine-131 (I-131) for selected oncological and endocrine conditions.
International Patient Services
The hospital treats patients from more than 50 countries and provides comprehensive support for international patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Patient satisfaction exceeds 98%.
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