The surgery for epilepsy is typically a last resort - used if meds aren't working or are becoming toxic. Surgery usually removes the active tissue (tissue causing the seizure). Part of the problem is that, in order to do the surgery, you must find where the seizures are coming from and the brain usually doesn't hold up a big sign saying "here I am!" While in the hospital (with the proper equipment hooked up), the patient must have a few seizures in order to pinpoint the damaged location - not as easy as it sounds. If anyone wants more details, I can give you some sketchy descriptions (I have worked with a number of girls in Scouts that have epilepsy and some have tried to get the surgery).
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