The thoroughly revised and updated Second Edition of this
landmark work is the most comprehensive and current reference on
the surgical treatment of the epilepsies. More than 100 invited
experts from around the world present a global view of
contemporary approaches to presurgical evaluation, surgical
treatment, and postsurgical assessment.
This edition provides detailed information on the vital role of
structural and functional neuroimaging in presurgical evaluation
and surgical planning. Noted experts offer up-to-date patient
selection guidelines and explain current concepts of
intractability. The book details the most effective surgical
techniques, presents extensive data on surgical outcome, and
discusses strategies for preventing and managing complications.
More than 500 illustrations complement the text. An appendix
section includes protocols and outcome statistics from over 50
leading epilepsy surgery centers.