Acıbadem Pediatric Neurosurgery Center
Since 1991, Acıbadem Pediatric Neurosurgery Center sets an example in this medical field, serving as a reference center for complex cases from Turkey and abroad. It was established as a comprehensive center where experts from various medical specialties work in collaboration for the treatment of all neurological pathologies in children, including congenital anomalies, epilepsy, spasticity, and brain tumors. Today, it is an internationally recognized center, providing exceptional care for still-developing children’s brains, with more than 25% of our patients coming from all over the world.
About Webinar
Epilepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system, with abnormal brain activity that causes recurrent epileptic seizures. Epileptic seizures are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable blank periods to long periods of vigorous shaking. These episodes can result in physical injuries, but also irreversible brain damage, especially in children, whose brains are still under development. In most of the cases, epilepsy can be treated successfully by a pediatric neurologist with medication. But in 25% of cases medication is not sufficient and patients keep suffering from seizures. In these patients, neurosurgeons intervene with different techniques.
In this webinar Prof. Memet Özek who has more than 30 years experience on pediatric epilepsy surgery share his experiences and help us to understand pediatric epilepsy surgery.
Learning Objectives
- When surgery is an option ?
- Treatment road map and multidisciplinary approach
- Describe cutting-edge technologies available for treating pediatric patients with epilepsy
- Describe the surgically treatable epilepsies in children and the types of surgeries and outcomes following epilepsy surgery
- Understand the efficacy and tolerability of neuromodulation therapies
