Epilepsy Surgery Update

Are you still having seizures after trying medications?

Epilepsy surgery offers some people a real solution to stopping their seizures.

To help you learn about this treatment option, epilepsy.com’s Editorial Board and staff, with contributions from epilepsy medical and surgical experts from the Mayo Clinic, have updated the surgery section of our website.

Find Out

• What is epilepsy surgery and how long has it been available?
• Where I can go for help finding out if epilepsy surgery could reduce or stop my seizures?
• Who can surgery help? Is it an option for children?
• How do I know if my goals and expectations for epilepsy surgery are realistic?
• How do I weigh the risks and benefits of epilepsy surgery versus continuing to have seizures?
• What kinds of tests are needed to see if surgery might help me?
• What are the different types of surgery?
• If I have surgery, how do I get ready?
• What is the recovery like after epilepsy surgery? How might my life – and my family’s –change?

Take the Next Step to Better Seizure Control

• Review the new epilepsy surgery information.
• Watch the new videos.
• Take notes and write down questions.
• Talk about your questions with your health care team.
• Have an evaluation at an epilepsy center to find out whether epilepsy surgery is an option for you.

A Note from Our Editors

The Epilepsy Foundation is grateful for the support of the Mayo Clinic during this update. The Foundation has sole editorial oversight and management of this content.