Epilepsy surgery evaluation and care
When seizures continue despite treatment, families need clear answers and a team they trust. We evaluate children who may be candidates for epilepsy surgery and help families understand whether surgery could be part of a safer, more effective path forward.
Epilepsy surgery may be considered for children whose seizures are not controlled with medication and whose care team believes a surgical approach could help.
Not every child with epilepsy needs surgery. The first step is a thorough evaluation to understand where the seizures start, how they affect the brain and whether surgery offers a meaningful chance to reduce seizures or improve quality of life.
Call us at (972) 566-6900 to schedule an appointment today.
When surgery may be considered
- Seizures continue despite medication
- Testing suggests seizures may start in a specific area of the brain
- Seizures are affecting safety, learning, development or day-to-day life
- Your child has been told they may have drug-resistant or medically refractory epilepsy
How we evaluate your child
An epilepsy surgery evaluation is designed to answer important questions before any procedure is recommended. We review prior seizure history, imaging and testing, and we coordinate with the specialists involved in epilepsy care.
The evaluation may include advanced imaging, brain wave testing and other studies to help identify the seizure focus and understand which treatment options are appropriate.
Surgical and advanced treatment options
The right treatment depends on your child’s diagnosis and the pattern of seizures. Some children may be candidates for surgery that removes or disconnects the area causing seizures. Others may be considered for procedures such as laser ablation, corpus callosotomy, hemisphere surgery or implanted neurostimulation devices.
We explain each option in straightforward language, including the goal of treatment, possible risks and what recovery may look like.
What families can expect
- Clear guidance through each phase of the evaluation
- Coordination with epilepsy specialists and other members of the care team
- Honest conversations about benefits, limits and next steps
- Long-term follow-up after surgery or other advanced treatment