Immunosuppression via cyclosporine A at a dose of 15 mg/kg/day was started 10 days prior to surgery and continued for one month thereafter. Patients also received Indomethacin 225mg/day, starting at 10 days prior to implantation and for six months postoperatively thereafter. Wide spectrum antibiotic (Zannat 700mg) was given preoperatively and 48 hours post-operatively. Antiparkinsonian medications were adjusted to patient's requirements.