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>Hello, > >I've just subscribed to the list and am looking forward to sharing >information with you all. I am a fisheries research biologist and live in >Kodiak, Alaska. My 62 year old father was diagnosed with PD about 9 years >ago. He and I are very close and we discuss treatment options frequently. > We have been exploring the pallidotomy proceedure and would like to hear >from any of you who have information about the surgery, personal experience >or not. > >Thanks, > >Lew Coggins ([log in to unmask]) > i have personal experience .ihad a rt pallidotomy by dr, laitenen in stockholm about three yrs ago. initally i had some relief but the effect has dimiiinished. i would tell you to go ahead but not to expect too much . it's not a cure by any means the disease continues it's rentless march. regards perry>