Epilepsy surgery in tuberous sclerosis complex: Emphasis on surgical candidate and neuropsychology

Abstract

To be surgical candidates, patients with TSC and epilepsy should have identified epileptogenic tubers, and candidates should include patients with low IQ and multiple epileptogenic tubers. Satisfactory seizure control was often achieved with early operation, whereas improved QOL was observed frequently in postoperative seizure-free patients. CCT could be performed as an adjunctive approach to resective operation for TSC patients with epilepsy and low IQ and render improvement of performance IQ and QOL.