William Omar Contreras López
Dr. William Omar Contreras López is a Colombian neurosurgeon recognized for performing the first Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for severe depression in Colombia. This groundbreaking procedure was conducted at the International Hospital of Colombia, providing new hope for patients who have not responded to conventional treatments. Dr. Contreras has emphasized that while the surgery does not cure depression, it aims to significantly improve patients' quality of life, allowing them to engage more fully in daily activities and social interactions.
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Dr. William Omar Contreras López performed the first Deep Brain Stimulation surgery to treat severe depression in Colombia.
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