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Ivan, et al... One thing everyone must consider is the quality AND the ability of the neurosurgeon's skills. That can make all the difference in the world on how well the pallidotomy works. I was blessed to have two of the finest neurosurgeons in the world when, on Oct. 24, 1994, I had my unilateral pallidotomy - Dr, Gary Heit of Stanford University Med Center and Dr, Robert Iacono of Loma Linda University Med Center, with the pall, being performed at Loma Linda hospital. I've had a consistent 98% of "normal" right side since the above date. I DO have PD, and it is now manifesting itself on my LEFT side.... but that's another story. <deep sigh> Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for Dr. Iacono's and Dr, Heit's profound skills, and I know I'm twiced blessed in having them both in the operating room for my pallidotomy. AND.... i was back at work the day after the surgery! Barb Mallut (member of the "Hole in the Head Gang") [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Ivan M Suzman <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, February 28, 2000 10:51 PM Subject: Re: PMID: 10690723: Pallidotomy outcome/ Not for me >Pallidotomy a miracle for just a few lucky ones? > >The Swiss report makes me, a 14th-year patient doing >less well now, and on tasmar, eldepryl and carbidopa-levodopa, >feel SCARED, and saddened that the steel knife, >the laser beam and the surgical theaters are >reluctantly considered a risk-reducing choice for some PWP's.. > >I wonder if the surgeons must feel frustrated by the dangers, >as they are trying to help us. > >If we want to talk about risk assessment, one can deduce >that in barely 1/2 , 29 of 56 of the originnal patients, was their >self-evaluation > "good or excellent" after a median time of 7 months post-op. > >I am grateful I am not a post-op PWP with sight, speech >or memory loss. > >Ivan Suzman (50/39/36)