Jean-Baptiste Peeters
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Jean-Baptiste Peeters is a leading figure in functional neurosurgery, with a focused expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. His most cited work, "MRI-guided DBS of STN under general anesthesia for Parkinson’s disease: results and microlesion effect analysis" (2022, 11 citations), exemplifies his commitment to refining surgical techniques. Peeters has made significant contributions by demonstrating the safety and efficacy of performing subthalamic nucleus (STN) DBS under general anesthesia using MRI guidance, a paradigm shift from traditional awake surgery. His research systematically analyzes the microlesion effect—a transient clinical improvement from electrode insertion—providing critical insights into surgical precision and patient outcomes. By validating image-guided, asleep DBS, Peeters has helped expand access to this therapy for patients who cannot tolerate awake procedures. His work bridges radiology and neurosurgery, offering a reproducible framework that reduces intraoperative discomfort while maintaining clinical efficacy. Peeters’ contributions are shaping modern DBS protocols, making him a respected voice in the movement disorders community.
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