Ramtha, July 9 (Petra) -- A multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery team at King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) on Thursday successfully performed an "advanced" procedure to remove an epileptic focus in a 30-year-old woman patient suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy using awake craniotomy.

According to a hospital statement, preoperative neurological assessment led by neurologist and epilepsy specialist Ahmed Yassin featured advanced tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging, long-term video electroencephalography monitoring, functional brain imaging and positron emission tomography (PET).

The tests precisely identified the epileptic focus in the left frontal lobe near the language area, confirming the patient’s suitability for surgical treatment.

Neurosurgeon and epilepsy surgery specialist Dr. Amer Jaradat performed the procedure, using the awake craniotomy technique.

Awake craniotomy is among the most advanced neurosurgical procedures, allowing surgeons to achieve a balance between removing the source of seizures and preserving vital neurological functions, particularly when the affected area is close to language or motor centers.

The technique increases the chances of controlling seizures while maintaining patients’ quality of life, the statement said.

//Petra// NQ