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  Epilepsy Action Australia
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  Established in 1952, Epilepsy Action Australia provides education and support for people with epilepsy, their families and community, and professional groups. These services promote self-management ... View profile

  Hi Carly!
  
  
  
  Surgery can definetely be a cure for some people with epilepsy. Surgery is often considered when seizures are uncontrolled by optimum medical management and there is a disruption in the quality of life. There are several different types of surgery, depending on your seizure type and focus.
  
  The lead-up to surgery involves admission to hospital for many extensive medical tests and procedures. You will be informed of any potential deficits that may occur, and the risks versus the benefits will have to be considered.
  
  Epilepsy surgery involves removing the part of the brain that causes seizures. Surgery is usually only possible if your seizures happen in one particular part of your brain (partial seizures), and this part of the brain can be identified and removed safely. Talk with your neurologist to see if surgery is a possibility for you.
  
  We also have a fact sheet on surgery and epilepsy and can be found at http://www.epilepsy.org.au/sites/default/files/Seizure%20Smart%20-%20Surgery.pdf. Reply to this post  |  Report
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