Pediatric Palliative Epilepsy Surgery: A Report From the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC) Surgery Database.

Background: Epilepsy surgery is an underutilized resource for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Palliative and definitive surgical options can reduce seizure burden and improve quality of life. Palliative epilepsy surgery is often seen as a "last resort" compared to definitive surgical options.

Epilepsy-Related Mortality After Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy.

Objectives: The purpose of this report was to study the incidence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) after laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE).

Methods: A prospective observational study of consecutive patients treated with LITT between 2013 and 2021 was conducted. The primary outcome was the occurrence of SUDEP during postoperative follow-up.

Prognostic Value of Preoperative and Postoperative Electroencephalography Findings in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hemispheric Epilepsy Surgery.

Objective: The seizure outcomes after hemispheric epilepsy surgery have been excellent, with 54%-90% of patients achieving long-term freedom from seizures. Similarly, the neuropsychological outcomes have been favorable. The prognostic value of pre- and postoperative electroencephalography (EEG) has not been well-studied.