Epilepsy Brain Surgery, What You Should Know

This month's Epilepsy Explained is the second part of our episode focusing on epilepsy surgery. Dr. Scott Perry, Head of Neurosciences at the Jane & John Justin Institute for Mind Health at Cook Children’s Medical Center, answers questions about preparing for brain surgery and post-op concerns.

In part 2 of “Epilepsy Surgery Explained”, Dr. Perry answers the following questions.

0:00 Opening Title

0:15 How do I find the right surgeon for me?

1:34 What should I discuss with my doctor or surgeon prior to surgery?

3:30 What are the different types of surgery?

6:14 What should I expect during recovery from surgery?

7:49 When will I know if the surgery worked?

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