Examines the effectiveness of pediatric epilepsy surgery in achieving seizure-freedom, implying significant improvements in patient outcomes.
"In this article by McLaren et al, 100 consecutive procedures were examined from a modern pediatric epilepsy surgery program. By utilizing advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques, they've shown that pediatric epilepsy surgery can be safe, effective, and accessible across diverse conditions and demographics. Notably, 82% of patients who underwent surgery aimed at curing their condition achieved seizure-freedom in 12 months and 79% of patients with Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) implants experienced significant seizure reduction."
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