Modern Parkinson Treatment and Functional Neurosurgery at National Hospital

National Hospital emphasizes that neurological disorders should never be taken lightly. Proper and prompt treatment can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life. Neurological disorders can vary widely, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Currently, stroke remains the leading cause of death in Indonesia.

In response to this, National Hospital has established its neurosurgical center of excellence, the National Hospital Neuroscience Center (NHNC), which provides modern and rapid treatment for neurological disorders using minimally invasive approaches. Supported by advanced medical equipment, National Hospital’s experienced medical team delivers accurate and effective treatment.

One example is stroke management. National Hospital offers integrated services and rapid response treatment for stroke attacks beginning from the Emergency Department (ER) as soon as the patient arrives at the hospital. During a special talk show with Suara Surabaya, neurosurgeon Dr. dr. Nur Setiawan Suroto.,SpBS.,N.Vasc.(K) also explained modern stroke treatment using thrombectomy procedures.

"At National Hospital’s ER, we have a CT Scan equipped with AI, meaning we can immediately confirm whether there is a blood vessel blockage. CT scans and MRI provide more accurate results. Then, when a blockage stroke occurs during the golden period, the ER team can administer medication to dissolve the clot," explained Dr. Nur Setiawan Suroto on May 19, 2026.

"Or, when the blockage is large, a thrombectomy procedure can be performed. The clot is removed using a catheter. This is a minimally invasive procedure, not surgery. With today’s advanced technology, not all cases need to be treated with surgery, as minimally invasive procedures are also available," he added.

Furthermore, Dr. dr. Achmad Fahmi, SpBS, Subsp.N.F(K) explained that treatment for Parkinson’s disease has advanced significantly with the support of modern neurosurgical technology, helping improve patients’ quality of life.

According to him, National Hospital is one of the neurosurgical centers equipped with comprehensive facilities and equipment for movement disorder treatment, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures. National Hospital is also recognized as one of the pioneers of DBS surgery in Indonesia, with experience treating more than 500 Parkinson’s patients who have undergone surgery.

"Parkinson’s treatment is not only focused on medication, but also on helping patients return to daily activities more comfortably and independently. With complete technological support and an experienced medical team, we strive to provide optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients," explained Dr. Achmad Fahmi.

In addition to Parkinson’s disease, functional neurosurgery services at National Hospital also treat trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm using modern neurosurgical procedures according to each patient’s medical indications. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by severe facial pain often described as electric shock-like sensations, while hemifacial spasm causes repetitive facial twitching that interferes with daily activities.

Both conditions can be treated with precise and minimally invasive neurosurgical approaches. "We hope the public becomes more aware that various neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, facial nerve pain, and facial twitching can be treated using the technology and services available at National Hospital," he added.

In addition, National Hospital also provides facilities for treating epilepsy-related neurological disorders, including Long-Term EEG Monitoring and the MRI 3T Signa Architect Air 128 Channel + AI Sonic DL. EEG is used to record brain activity over an extended period, enabling doctors to identify the source of a patient’s epilepsy problem.

"We have Long-Term EEG Monitoring facilities, where we record until the patient experiences seizures, usually over 4–5 days. During the seizure, we can detect whether the entire brain is involved or whether only one specific brain area is the main source. We can observe the progression and spread of the brain waves," said Dr. Heri Subianto, SpBS.,N.F(K) at the same event.

"Along with the patient’s clinical condition — such as facial expressions and arm movements during seizures — everything can be clearly observed. After that, we conduct screening using a specialized 3-Tesla MRI, and the EEG findings must match the MRI results. However, medication remains the first treatment option, and surgery cannot replace medication. Only if medication fails to improve the condition do we consider surgery," Dr. Heri concluded.

Therefore, do not hesitate to have your neurological condition examined using advanced technology and professional treatment at National Hospital. Registration can be made via WhatsApp at 0813-1000-517.