Epilepsy surgery is a type of surgical procedure performed to treat epilepsy; a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. These surgeries are typically considered for individuals whose seizures are not well controlled with medications and who are experiencing significant impairment in their quality of life due to the frequency or severity of seizures.
Epilepsy surgery is generally considered when seizures are poorly controlled with medications and significantly impair quality of life and when the benefits of surgery outweigh the risks.