Neurosurgery on Epilepsy

Dear Colleagues,

Epilepsy surgery remains one of the most powerful interventions in modern neuroscience, offering the possibility of freedom from seizure for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Advances in neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and surgical techniques have revolutionized the way epileptogenic zones are identified and treated. Neurosurgical strategies continue to evolve toward greater precision and minimal invasiveness, from traditional temporal lobectomy and corpus callosotomy to innovative approaches such as stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), and endoscopic hemispherotomy.

This Special Issue, ‘Neurosurgery on Epilepsy’, invites original research articles, clinical studies, technical notes, case reports, and comprehensive reviews that highlight the current practices and future directions in epilepsy surgery. Submissions focusing on surgical outcomes, patient selection, presurgical evaluation, intraoperative monitoring, imaging-guided planning, and network-based approaches are particularly welcome. By showcasing diverse perspectives from neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroscientists, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the surgical management of epilepsy, inspiring innovations that will shape the next generation of epilepsy care.

Dr. Takehiro Uda
Guest Editor

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