Advanced surgical treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy
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While epilepsy surgery is typically an elective procedure planned over time, certain seizure activities are medical emergencies that require immediate intervention to prevent brain damage or life-threatening complications.
A seizure lasting more than 5 minutes, or multiple seizures without regaining consciousness in between. This is a life-threatening emergency.
Any new-onset seizure in an adult requires urgent evaluation, especially if accompanied by confusion, fever, or a severe headache.
Prolonged weakness, numbness, or inability to speak after a seizure (Todd's paralysis) that does not quickly resolve.
Epilepsy surgery is considered when seizures are not adequately controlled with medications (drug-resistant epilepsy). Dr. Sayuj Krishnan works with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate patients and determine the best surgical approach for their specific condition.
The goal of epilepsy surgery is to reduce or eliminate seizures while preserving important brain functions, ultimately improving quality of life for patients and their families.
Minimally invasive laser ablation of epileptic focus using MRI-guided thermal therapy.
Deep-seated lesions, small epileptic foci
Surgical removal of the epileptic focus with advanced mapping and monitoring techniques.
Well-localized epileptic foci, accessible lesions
Implantable device that stimulates the vagus nerve to reduce seizure frequency.
Multiple seizure types, failed resection
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Patient satisfaction
98%
Patients reporting improved quality of life six weeks after care.
Average hospital stay
2.1 days
Measured across routine cases without additional comorbid risk.
Return to work
86%
Patients resuming desk duties within the recommended timeframe.
Metrics are derived from internal audit data (rolling 12 months) and adjusted for case-mix. Individual recovery varies.
Anterior temporal lobectomy with amygdalohippocampectomy
““The team prepared me for every step; I have been seizure-free since the operation.””
A 27-year-old software engineer with weekly seizures despite triple therapy underwent comprehensive evaluation followed by resection. He is seizure-free and back to work, tapering medication under supervision.
ICU monitoring, seizure control, neurological assessment, and pain management.
Typically 3-7 days depending on the procedure and recovery progress.
Regular EEG monitoring, medication adjustments, and seizure diary maintenance.
Fellowship-trained in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery at high-volume epilepsy centres in Germany. Over 9 years of neurosurgical experience with more than 100 epilepsy-related procedures including LITT, open resection, and VNS implantation at Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.
Every epilepsy surgery case is reviewed in a multidisciplinary team conference with epileptologists, neuropsychologists, and neuroradiologists before surgical decisions are made.
One of the few centres in Hyderabad offering the complete spectrum of epilepsy surgery — LITT (laser interstitial thermal therapy), open temporal and extra-temporal resection, VNS implantation, and ROSA-guided SEEG electrode placement — ensuring each patient receives the most effective, least invasive approach.
NABH-accredited facility with dedicated video-EEG monitoring units (phase I & phase II), intraoperative 3T MRI, PET-CT scanning, ROSA robotic platform for SEEG, neurosurgical ICU with continuous EEG monitoring, and 24/7 emergency neurosurgery capabilities.
Dr. Sayuj Krishnan provides expert evaluation and personalized treatment plans for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Expert neurosurgical care available at multiple convenient locations across Hyderabad.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Sayuj KrishnanConsultant Neurosurgeon, Yashoda Hospital MalakpetLast reviewed 19 October 2025
This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Please consult with Dr. Sayuj for personalized medical guidance.
