Epilepsy Surgery
A Life-Changing Solution for Seizure Control
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. While many patients can manage their seizures with medication, approximately 30% have drug-resistant epilepsy. For these patients, surgery can be a life-changing option that provides the possibility of long-term seizure control or even complete freedom from seizures.
Dr. Sunil Kutty specializes in Epilepsy Surgery in Navi Mumbai, offering advanced diagnostic evaluations and surgical interventions. Using sophisticated brain mapping and neuro-navigation, he identifies and removes the specific brain tissue where seizures originate, while meticulously preserving critical functional areas like speech and motor control.
When to Consider Surgery
Surgery is considered when non-invasive methods fail to provide adequate relief. Common indicators include:
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Failure of two or more appropriately chosen anti-epileptic drugs
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Seizures originating from a single, identifiable focus in the brain
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Seizures that are disabling or significantly impact daily life
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Seizure-related side effects from medications
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Clear structural abnormality on MRI (e.g., Hippocampal Sclerosis)
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High motivation to achieve independence from seizures
Advanced Surgical Options
We provide a range of surgical techniques tailored to the specific type and location of seizure activity.
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Temporal Lobe Resection: The most common surgery for epilepsy.
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Lesionectomy: Selective removal of the structural abnormality causing seizures.
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Callosotomy: Severing connections between brain hemispheres to reduce seizure severity.
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS): Implanting a device to modulate seizure activity.
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Stereotactic EEG (SEEG): Advanced 3D brain mapping for focus localization.
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Functional Mapping: Identifying eloquent brain areas before resection.
What is the success rate of epilepsy surgery?
For correctly selected patients, particularly those with temporal lobe epilepsy, up to 70-80% can become seizure-free, and most others experience a significant reduction in seizure frequency.
Will I still need to take medication after surgery?
Most patients continue medication for at least 1-2 years after surgery. If they remain seizure-free, your neurosurgeon and neurologist can discuss a gradual reduction in dosage.
What is drug-resistant epilepsy?
It is defined as the failure to achieve seizure freedom after trying two or more anti-seizure medications that were tolerated and appropriately chosen for the patient's seizure type.
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