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> 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
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