> My wife was diagnosed with PD 2 years ago. Since then, she is on > medication but feels getting worse. Her doctor says that her symptom is > still light and he gives her weak medication. She wonders if a brain > surgery is a effective treatment to stopping her progress. Her doctor > does not necessarily recommend her to do it for there is not enough data > and cases to verify the effectiveness of the surgery. Is there anyone who > can answer to the following. questions; > - Is the surgery effective? > - Is there any risk and side effect of the surgery? > - Is it true that surgery is effective when performed in early stage of > PD? > Thanks in advance. > > Masao > [log in to unmask] >