Functional neurosurgery integrates stereotactic and minimally-invasive neurosurgical techniques, including deep brain stimulation, for the focused treatment of movement-related disorders, pain, and epilepsy. 

Our program offers a precise, frame-based approach to implanting intracranial electrodes, using intra-operative recording techniques, for deep brain stimulation targeting the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and other movement-related conditions, in addition to chronic pain and epilepsy. Following implantation, standard post-operative high-resolution imaging is acquired for confirmation of electrode placement.

Of note, we work in close collaboration with movement disorder and epilepsy specialists, including neurologists, to properly and comprehensively identify potential surgical candidates who may benefit from intervention.

Recently, our functional and stereotactic neurosurgeon Dr. Fomenko performed the first Deep Brain Stimulation therapy for Epilepsy. We also recently acquired a modern and precise microelectrode recording system to aid with accurate DBS lead placement which allows for intraoperative testing to minimize side effects, shorten programming, and maximize therapeutic Range. 

Other modern acquisitions to the functional neurosurgery equipment include a robotic intraoperative CT scanner (LoopX) and a stereotactic Robot (ROSA) which will further expand surgical options for Manitobans.