What are the most common side effects after epilepsy resection surgery?
Resection surgery can be very effective, but like any brain surgery, it does come with potential side effects. These can vary depending on which part of the brain is operated on.
Here are some commonly reported side effects:
- Memory issues — especially Show Full Answer
What are the most common side effects after epilepsy resection surgery?
Resection surgery can be very effective, but like any brain surgery, it does come with potential side effects. These can vary depending on which part of the brain is operated on.
Here are some commonly reported side effects:
- Memory issues — especially short-term memory problems, particularly after temporal lobe resection
- Cognitive changes — such as difficulty concentrating, planning, or organizing (more common after frontal lobe resection)
- Speech or language difficulties — if surgery is near areas controlling speech
- Vision changes — depending on the location of the resection
- Fatigue — a common recovery experience
- Mood changes — emotional shifts during recovery
One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared that after two brain operations for temporal lobe epilepsy, they no longer experienced daily seizures but did notice short-term memory issues following surgery.
It's worth noting that for many people, the risks of continuing to live with uncontrolled seizures can outweigh the risks of surgery. Always have an open conversation with your neurologist or neurosurgeon about what side effects are most relevant to your specific situation and the area of the brain being treated.
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