Surgical Evaluation

This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of the surgical evaluation process in epilepsy, highlighting the importance of accurately localizing the epileptogenic zone (EZ) for successful surgical outcomes. It discusses various diagnostic tools and methodologies, including video EEG monitoring, MRI, neuropsychology testing, and invasive intracranial EEG recording, emphasizing their roles in determining the EZ and assessing potential overlap with the eloquent cortex to avoid postoperative deficits. The chapter also underlines patient selection criteria and postoperative expectations in epilepsy surgery.