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Understanding the Epilepsy Surgery Journey - Dr. Ricardo Morcos


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Around 20–30% of people with an epilepsy don’t respond well to anti-seizure medications - so what happens next? Dr. Ricardo Morcos (UCLH) joins host Torie Robinson to explain the epilepsy surgery journey: how people are assessed, what tests are involved, and how teams make decisions together.

We discuss:

  • The “tube map”(!) that helps explain this complex process

  • Why surgery isn’t talked about enough

  • Common myths & fears

  • What to expect from surgery & recovery

  • How neuromodulation, new medications & trials also fit in

    This empowering conversation is for anyone affected by the epilepsies - patients, carers, and clinicians alike! Check out: 

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