We show for the first time that there is a survival advantage of DBS surgery in advanced PD. The effect of potential bias factors is examined. The survival advantage may arise for several postulated reasons, ranging from improvement in axial functions, such as swallowing, to some as yet unrecognised benefit of reduction in dopaminergic medication. These findings are of great interest to both patients with PD and the health professionals considering the treatment options for patients with severe PD.
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