Comparison of the real‐world effectiveness of vertical versus lateral functional hemispherotomy techniques for pediatric drug‐resistant epilepsy: A post hoc analysis of the HOPS study

Abstract

This pilot study demonstrated more durable seizure freedom of the vertical technique compared to lateral hemispherotomy techniques. Further studies, such as prospective expertise-based observational studies or a randomized clinical trial, are required to determine whether a vertical approach to hemispheric surgery provides superior long-term seizure outcomes.