Modern and Safe Strategies to Improve Quality of Life in Epilepsy Treatment

Explore modern and safe strategies to improve quality of life for epilepsy patients in this 20-minute talk by Dr. Mark Richardson, a pediatric and adult epilepsy surgeon. Delve into functional neurosurgery techniques, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and laser ablation surgery. Learn about the surgical evaluation pathway, understanding epilepsy as a network disorder, and the role of scalp EEG in diagnosis. Discover how minimally invasive procedures, performed through small openings and guided by MRI, can significantly enhance brain function and overall well-being for individuals with epilepsy.

Introduction
Surgical Evaluation Pathway
Epilepsy is a Network Disorder
Scalp EEG
Neuromodulation
Responsive Neurostimulation
Summary