Jammu, April 21 -- Dr Rohit Bansil, Associate Director- Neurosurgery & Neuro-spine, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. For many people, seizures can be controlled with medication, but for some, these medications are not effective. When epilepsy cannot be managed with drug therapy alone, epilepsy surgery may be considered as a treatment option. Epilepsy surgery aims to reduce or eliminate seizures by removing or altering the area of the brain where seizures originate.

Types of Epilepsy Surgery

There are several types of epilepsy surgery, and the approach depends on the nature and location of the seizure focus, as well as the patient's overall h...