Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy – Lecture by Dr. Sami Obaid

August 6, 2025by Sami Obaid

Discover how epilepsy surgery can transform the lives of patients who are resistant to medication.

Dr. Sami Obaid, neurosurgeon at CHUM, explains:
✅ When to consider surgery for epilepsy
✅ Techniques used (sEEG, advanced imaging)
✅ Outcomes: up to 80% seizure reduction
✅ Risks and neurological recovery
✅ Brain plasticity after surgery, allowing the brain to reorganize within a few months

A clear and accessible lecture to understand the challenges and advances in epilepsy surgery.