- Session Explores Role of MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound in Tremor Management
- Patient Awareness Session Highlights Evolving Approaches to Managing Movement Disorders
- Over 90+ Seniors and Caregivers attended the Session on Tremor and Scar-Free Brain Therapy
National, December 18: As families across India continue to seek clarity, reassurance and hope around neurological movement disorders, Vattikuti Foundation hosted an expert-led knowledge and patient awareness session titled, “Reclaiming Motion Healing Without Scars” today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The initiative focused on improving understanding of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and tremors while highlighting emerging, non-invasive treatment approaches that can significantly enhance quality of life for patients and caregivers.
The session was led by eminent neuro specialists, including Dr. K. Vijayan, Consultant Neurologist and Neuro Sonologist at Royal Care Hospital, Coimbatore; Dr. Anshu Rohatgi, Vice Chairperson Neurology at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi; and Dr. Aniruddha Bhagwat, Consultant Functional Neurosurgeon at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune. The experts discussed movement disorders such as essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, conditions that affect millions globally and are increasingly seen in India, often impacting daily functioning, independence and emotional well-being for patients and their families.
Discussions during the session outlined current treatment pathways for tremors, which typically include medication, lifestyle modifications and in certain cases surgical intervention. While these approaches can be effective for some patients, they may not deliver adequate relief for all. Against this backdrop, the session introduced MR guided focused ultrasound, MRgFUS, a scar free, incisionless and non-invasive brain therapy that has shown promising results in relieving tremors and improving motor control.
Using precisely targeted ultrasound waves guided by real time MRI imaging, MRgFUS enables treatment of specific areas of the brain without open surgery, implants or prolonged recovery, while providing immediate/instant improvement. Experts explained how this approach can help improve functional independence and quality of life, particularly for patients who are not suitable candidates for conventional surgical procedures. The discussion also explored how this cutting-edge technology can be thoughtfully integrated into neurological and neurosurgical practice in India through appropriate patient selection and multidisciplinary care.
In addition to clinical insights, the session featured real life patient stories that highlighted how scar free brain therapy has helped individuals regain confidence, restore independence and resume everyday activities. These experiences reinforced the importance of patient centric, minimally invasive care in addressing the long term challenges of movement disorders.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO, Vattikuti Foundation, said, “Tremors and movement disorders profoundly affect not just physical health but dignity, independence and family life. There is a growing need to increase awareness around safe, effective and incisionless treatment options that can offer meaningful relief. Through initiatives like “Reclaiming Motion Healing Without Scars”, we aim to empower patients and caregivers with credible information and encourage informed conversations between clinicians and families on advanced therapies such as MR-guided focused ultrasound.”
The initiative reflects Vattikuti Foundation’s continued commitment to advancing neurological care through awareness, education and responsible adoption of innovative, non-invasive treatment technologies. The programme was supported by Vattikuti Technologies as part of its broader efforts to enable the responsible introduction of advanced, image guided and incisionless treatment solutions into clinical practice in India, while keeping patient needs and outcomes at the centre of every conversation.
About Vattikuti Foundation
Vattikuti Foundation was established in 1997 by Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Raj Vattikuti and his wife, Padma Vattikuti. The Foundation’s mission is to advance and support the global adoption of robotic surgery. Robotic surgery offers significant advantages, including smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, expedited recovery times, and enhanced precision, particularly for soft tissue procedures, tumour removal, and joint replacements. Since 2010, the Foundation has played a pivotal role in catalysing the adoption of robotic surgery in over 200 hospitals across India, fostering a comprehensive ecosystem that includes the training of super-specialist surgeons to become accomplished robotic surgeons.
This transformative initiative has successfully made robotic surgery the standard of care in India, equipping a variety of hospitals—including those run by government, trust, private, and corporate institutions—with advanced surgical capabilities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, the Foundation’s CEO and Director of Robotic Research and Education at the Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI), Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan, the Foundation has trained over 500 robotic surgeons in India. The robotic procedures carried out at VUI are recognised globally, with many considered the gold standard, particularly in the field of urology.
For current and future activities conducted by Vattikuti Foundation to support improved patient outcomes in womens health and robotic surgery, visit www.vattikutifoundation.com
