Is a cerebral cortex resection suitable for epilepsy patients?

Patient's question:

My grandmother has had epilepsy for many years. Recently, she wants to have a cerebral cortex resection, but she doesn't know if it's possible. She needs some advice from someone who understands.

Doctor's answer:

① Epilepsy focus resection, such as temporal lobe resection, brain lobe resection, and hemispherectomy.
② Interrupting or destroying the propagation pathway of epilepsy (epilepsy) pulses, such as corpus callosotomy and amygdalohippocampectomy. Currently, there are six types of surgery: For severe epilepsy patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid blindly relying on advertisements or drugs for treatment, as this may worsen the condition. The above opinions are for reference only. It is hoped that the above answers can help you. Thank you.

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