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New Types of Epilepsy Surgery - Prof. Sarat Chandra, All India Institute of Medical Sciences What are some newer types of epilepsy surgery?! Today we hear about the new version called Robotic Thermocoagulative Hemispherotomy - for wh

Torie Robinson 17/09/2026 Torie Robinson 17/09/2026

Hear about newer types of epilepsy surgery, including the Robotic Thermocoagulative Hemispherotomy - for which you need a plaster and which costs £15 GBP. Also, what defines epilepsy surgery success? Learn more in this week’s episode.

Reasons To Have Epilepsy Surgery - Prof. Sarat Chandra, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Lots of people are very scared of epilepsy surgery. What are the risks of having it? What are the risks of not having it? Potential benef

Torie Robinson 03/09/2026 Torie Robinson 03/09/2026

Many are scared of epilepsy surgery. What are the risks of having it? What are the risks of not having it? Potential benefits? The processes beforehand? Hear all about it from epilepsy surgeon Prof. Sarat Chandra.

Still Having Seizures? Don't Just Accept It - Dr. Manjari Tripathi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences With neurologist Dr. Manjari Tripathi we hear about the complex world of epilepsy management, focusing on how treatments go b

Torie Robinson 30/07/2026 Torie Robinson 30/07/2026

Still having seizures despite medication? Discover when epilepsy is considered drug-resistant, how lifestyle changes and surgery may help, and why treating the whole person - not just their seizures - can improve quality of life.

Why Children Are Not Referred For Epilepsy Surgery - Asst. Prof. Juan Carlos Perez Poveda, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Colombia Epilepsy surgery is an established treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, yet many children who m

Torie Robinson 09/04/2026 Torie Robinson 09/04/2026

Many children suitable for epilepsy surgery are still not referred for evaluation. Asst. Prof. Juan Perez discusses the barriers behind this in Latin American and the steps being taken to address them.

When Epilepsy Medication Fails: Where Neuromodulation Fits - Prof. John Duncan, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK What happens when epilepsy medication doesn’t work, and how are the next steps decided? Prof. John

Torie Robinson 02/04/2026 Torie Robinson 02/04/2026

What happens when epilepsy medication doesn’t work? Prof. John Duncan explains how treatment moves beyond medication, including surgery and neuromodulation, and why decisions must balance seizure control, risk, and quality of life.