Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. While most patients achieve good control with medications, about 30% continue to experience seizures despite optimal medical therapy — a condition known as drug-resistant epilepsy.
In such cases, Epilepsy Surgery offers the possibility of a seizure-free life. Dr. Rahul Gupta, a highly skilled neurosurgeon with extensive experience in functional and epilepsy surgery, provides advanced diagnostic evaluation and minimally invasive surgical solutions for patients who do not respond to medicines.
His patient-centric approach combines advanced imaging, neurophysiological mapping, and precise microsurgical techniques to identify and treat the seizure focus without affecting vital brain functions. This highly specialized surgery can significantly improve the quality of life, independence, and social confidence of patients living with epilepsy.
Clinical Management
Epilepsy surgery begins with a comprehensive pre-surgical evaluation, including long-term video EEG monitoring, high-resolution MRI, PET scans, and neuropsychological assessments. This helps localize the exact region of the brain responsible for seizures.
Based on the findings, Dr. Rahul Gupta decides the most suitable surgical technique:
Temporal Lobectomy or Lesionectomy – removal of the abnormal brain tissue generating seizures.
Corpus Callosotomy – disconnecting the pathways between brain hemispheres to prevent seizure spread.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) or Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) – implanting a device that regulates brain activity.
These advanced procedures are performed with precision-guided neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring to ensure maximal benefit with minimal risk. Post-surgery, patients often experience a dramatic reduction in seizures, improved alertness, and better cognitive function. Under Dr. Gupta’s expertise, Epilepsy Surgery transforms the lives of patients who had lost hope in medication-based treatment alone.