Neurostimulation Procedure - Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Epilepsy | Beta Clinic Bonn

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy at Beta Clinic Bonn is a neuromodulation option for people with difficult-to-treat, drug-resistant seizures, particularly when adequate seizure control has not been achieved with multiple medications and when epilepsy surgery is unsuccessful or not possible. The clinic’s pathway includes detailed counseling for patients and families, case-by-case evaluation of whether DBS is sensible, and structured support before, during, and after the procedure. DBS is performed as functional neurosurgery: stimulation can be adjusted and is considered reversible, because it modulates targeted brain regions using electrical impulses rather than removing tissue. The surgical workflow typically includes preoperative MRI-based planning, minimally invasive stereotactic placement of stimulation electrodes through a small skull opening, a short test phase with imaging-based position control, and, if the response is favorable, implantation of the pulse generator under the skin near the collarbone (usually under general anesthesia), with ongoing postoperative programming and follow-up.