It is estimated that around one-third of patients with new-onset epilepsy will eventually develop medically intractable seizures. Many patients with intractable epilepsy are likely to benefit from surgery, which, by controlling the seizures, can substantially improve quality of life and reduce the costs of medical care. In this article, Kuzniecky and Devinsky review the current surgical management of epilepsy, including identification of candidates, localization of the seizure focus, and surgical techniques.
- Ruben Kuzniecky
- Orrin Devinsky