How Robots And Lasers Are Improving Surgical Options For Patients With Intractable Epilepsy
A presentation of the webinar facilitated by the Edmonton Epilepsy Association (EEA) in collaboration with the Calgary Association for Epilepsy, on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, presented by Dr. Walter J. Hader MD, MSc, FRCS (C).
Find below segments of the video recording of the Zoom session, or watch the entire webinar at the following link. You can watch the video segments right onto this page or click on the individual titles below and watch them on the EEA VIMEO channel.
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INTRODUCTION
In this first video segment Dr. Hader introduces the objectives of the presentation:
- Discuss intractable epilepsy
- Provide overview of minimally invasive epilepsy surgical techniques
LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF EPILEPSY
In this segment, Dr. Hader presents critical psychosocial and Quality Of Life (QOL) impacts on people living with intractable epilepsy.
INTRACTABLE EPILEPSY
In this segment, Dr. Hader explains intractable epilepsy and how often, epilepsy patients suffer too long with the condition before considering or being offered surgical options.
ABOUT EPILEPSY SURGERY
In this segment Dr. Hader provides an overview of epilepsy surgery. The article he mentions in the segment can be found at this link.
BARRIERS TO EPILEPSY SURGERY
In this segment Dr. Hader discusses common barriers to epilepsy surgery.
THREE PHASES OF EPILEPSY SURGERY
In this segment Dr. Hader explains the three phases of Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
PHASE ONE
In this segment Dr. Hader explains phase one of the Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation.
SEIZURE CONFERENCE
In this segment Dr. Hader explains the process at the seizure conference stage, considering the most common characteristics of surgical candidates and investigations to determine suitability for procedures.
AN EXAMPLE OF FOCAL CORTICAL DISPLASIA
In this segment, Dr. Hader walks us through an example of a suitable candidate for surgery, who has been seizure free for years since the procedure she received.
ETIOLOGY OF PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY
In this segment, Dr. Hader speaks about the different causes of epilepsy.
TEMPORAL LOBE EPILEPSY
In this segment, Dr. Hader explains briefly the surgery overview for temporal lobe epilepsy.
PHASE TWO
In this segment, Dr. Hader explains the need for some patients to receive intracranial monitoring to determine suitability for surgery.
SEEG PART I
In this segment Dr. Hader explains the Robotic Stereotactic-EEG.
SEEG PART II
In this segment Dr. Hader continues to explain the Robotic Stereotactic-EEG.
ACCURACY OF MONITORING WITH SEEG
In this segment Dr. Hader explains the accuracy and details of data gathered through SEEG monitoring.
COMPARISONS
This segment demonstrates comparison between the traditional EEGs and the SEEG approaches.
AN EXAMPLE
Watch an example of accurate monitoring through SEEG and follow up open-brain surgery.
COMPLICATIONS
In this segment Dr. Hader provides a quick overview of epilepsy surgery complications. The article mentioned in the segment can be found at this link.
LITT
In this segment Dr. Hader introduces us to Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy.
LITT SURGERY
More details about the procedure, its benefits and complications.
OPTIONS
In this final segment Dr. Hader walks us through all the surgical options in his presentation and expresses thanks to the teams supporting him.