Epilepsy affects millions worldwide, and while many patients achieve good seizure control with medications, about 30% continue having seizures despite treatment – a condition known as drug-resistant epilepsy. For these patients, surgery may offer the best chance at seizure freedom and improved quality of life.
At BM Empire Hospital, our US and Nigeria-licensed neurosurgeons specialize in advanced epilepsy evaluation and surgical treatment. Equipped with state-of-the-art operating microscopes and neuro-monitoring technology, we provide comprehensive care for complex epilepsy cases.
When Should Epilepsy Surgery Be Considered?
- Medication Failure
- Seizures persist after trying 2-3 appropriately chosen anti-seizure medications at optimal doses
- Medications cause intolerable side effects
- Identifiable, Localized Seizure Focus
- Tests like MRI, EEG, and PET scans show seizures originate from one operable brain region
- Common causes: temporal lobe sclerosis, brain tumors, or cortical dysplasia
- High Risk of Injury from Seizures
- Frequent falls or loss of consciousness
- Risk of status epilepticus (prolonged, life-threatening seizures)
- Progressive Neurological Damage
- Seizures cause worsening memory, speech, or motor function
Types of Epilepsy Surgery We Offer
- Resective Surgery (Most Common)
- Removes the small area of brain tissue causing seizures
- Success rate: Up to 70-80% for temporal lobe epilepsy
- Laser Ablation (LITT)
- Minimally invasive destruction of seizure focus using precise laser heat
- Faster recovery than open surgery
- Corpus Callosotomy
- Cuts connection between brain hemispheres to stop drop attacks
- Used for severe, generalized epilepsy
- Neurostimulation Devices
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS): Implanted pacemaker-like device
- Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS): Detects and stops seizures
Our Advanced Epilepsy Evaluation Process
At BM Empire Hospital, we conduct thorough pre-surgical testing:
✔ High-resolution MRI with epilepsy protocol
✔ Long-term video-EEG monitoring in our specialized epilepsy unit
✔ Neuropsychological testing to assess brain function
✔ Functional MRI & WADA test (when needed)
Why Choose BM Empire Hospital for Epilepsy Surgery?
- Expert Neurosurgical Team with international training
- Modern Operating Theatre equipped with brain mapping technology
- Comprehensive Neuro-Rehab including physiotherapy
- 24/7 ICU & HDU for post-operative care
- Affordable, World-Class Care compared to overseas options
Early surgical evaluation can be life-changing for drug-resistant epilepsy patients.
📞 Consult our neurosurgery team today:
📍 Address: 4, Amosu Street, Off Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos
📱 Call/WhatsApp: 09068699032
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