Advanced Epilepsy Surgery in Jalandhar
Hope for Drug-Resistant Seizures by Dr. Atul Sharma
Living with uncontrolled epilepsy can be physically dangerous and emotionally draining. When medications fail to control seizures, surgery is not a "last resort"—it is often the standard of care.
Dr. Atul Sharma, a leading PGI Chandigarh Alumni, specializes in complex epilepsy surgeries for both adults and children. Using advanced Video-EEG monitoring and high-resolution MRI, we pinpoint the exact source of seizures to cure them permanently or significantly reduce their frequency.
What is Drug-Resistant Epilepsy?
If you have tried two or more anti-seizure medications without success, you likely have "Drug-Resistant" or "Refractory" Epilepsy. In these cases, adding more pills rarely helps.
Surgery is the only option that offers a chance for a complete cure.
Advanced Surgical Solutions
We offer a comprehensive range of surgical interventions tailored to the specific type of epilepsy.
Temporal Lobe Resection
The most common and successful surgery for adults. Removing the specific area causing seizures can lead to complete freedom from fits.
Lesionectomy
Removal of a specific brain lesion, tumor, or cavernoma that is triggering the electrical disturbance.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
A 'Pacemaker for the Brain'. A small device is implanted to send pulses to the brain to stop seizures before they start.
Hemispherectomy
A complex procedure for severe cases (usually children) where one half of the brain is disconnected to stop widespread seizures.
Corpus Callosotomy
Disconnecting the bridge between brain hemispheres to prevent 'drop attacks' or generalized seizures.
Cortical Dysplasia Surgery
Removing areas of abnormal brain development that have been causing seizures since childhood.
From Seizures to Success
Watch how epilepsy surgery transformed the life of our patient. After years of struggling with medication side effects, they are now living a seizure-free life.
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Why Trust Dr. Atul Sharma?
Epilepsy surgery requires extreme precision to remove the seizure focus without harming healthy brain areas responsible for speech, movement, or vision.
Pre-Surgical Evaluation Expert
Expertise in interpreting Video-EEG, PET Scans, and Ictal SPECT to map the brain accurately.
PGI Chandigarh Training
Trained at India's premier institute in handling the most complex neuro-epilepsy cases.
⚠️ Signs You Need a Surgical Opinion
- You experience side effects like drowsiness or memory loss from meds.
- Seizures cause falls or injuries.
- You have "focal" epilepsy (seizures starting from one spot).
- MRI shows a scar or lesion in the brain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can surgery cure epilepsy completely?
For many patients, especially those with temporal lobe epilepsy, surgery can lead to complete seizure freedom (curative). For others, it significantly reduces frequency.
Is brain surgery for epilepsy safe?
Yes. With modern navigation and mapping techniques used by Dr. Sharma, the risk of complications is very low compared to the risks of uncontrolled seizures.
What is VNS Therapy?
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is an option for patients who cannot undergo open brain surgery. It involves placing a small device under the skin to regulate brain activity.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically, patients stay for 3-5 days after surgery for monitoring and are back to normal activities within 4-6 weeks.
Take Control of Your Life Again
Don't let seizures dictate your future. Book a comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Atul Sharma today.