Epilepsy Surgery

1. Anatomical or Functional Hemispherectomy: A procedure that involves the removal or disconnection of one hemisphere of the brain to control seizures.
2. Corpus Callosotomy: Surgery that involves cutting the corpus callosum, which connects the two hemispheres of the brain, to prevent the spread of seizures.
3. Focal Resection: Removal of a specific area of the brain where seizures originate, aimed at reducing or eliminating seizure activity.
4. Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT): A minimally invasive technique that uses laser energy to destroy brain tissue responsible for seizures.
5. Lesionectomy: Surgical removal of a brain lesion or abnormality that contributes to seizure activity.
6. Multiple Subpial Transections: A technique that involves making cuts in the brain’s surface to interrupt seizure pathways without removing tissue.
7. Neurostimulation Device Implantations: Implantation of devices, such as a vagus nerve stimulator, to help regulate brain activity and reduce seizures.
8. Stereotactic Radiosurgery: A non-invasive procedure that uses targeted radiation to treat areas of the brain responsible for seizures.

These surgical options aim to provide effective seizure management for patients who do not respond well to medication.