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Epilepsy surgery is a highly effective treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, offering the potential to significantly reduce or eliminate seizures. This guide explores candidate selection, surgical procedures, success rates, and recovery for patients considering surgical intervention.
Surgery may be recommended when:
Anti-seizure medications fail to control seizures (drug-resistant epilepsy)
MRI shows a clear focal abnormality (tumor, scar tissue, or malformation)
Seizures originate from one operable brain area
Potential Risks Include:
Gradual medication reduction (under neurologist supervision)
Cognitive rehabilitation if needed
Regular follow-up EEGs/MRIs
For many patients – yes. 60-80% with temporal lobe epilepsy become seizure-free long-term.
No strict limit – performed on children as young as 2 to adults in their 70s.
Typically 3-6 hours depending on procedure complexity.
Many patients reduce medications gradually, some may still need low doses.
Epilepsy surgery offers life-changing results for properly selected patients. Advancements in minimally invasive techniques and neurostimulation continue to improve outcomes. A comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation at an experienced epilepsy center is crucial.
