Neurosurgery
Epilepsy Surgery
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring seizures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 36,000 Mississippians, including over 5,000 children, live with epilepsy.
As a proud member of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, UMMC provides comprehensive epilepsy care, advanced epilepsy surgery, patient education and cutting-edge research. Our specialized team uses state-of-the-art neurosurgical techniques and equipment, including:
- Ultrasonic surgical aspirator
- Image-guided microscope navigation systems
- Interventional MRI technology
The epilepsy surgery program at UMMC, led by our neurosurgery and neurology specialists, offers surgical intervention and invasive brain monitoring for patients with medically intractable seizures (difficult-to-control epilepsy) or structural brain lesions in eloquent regions responsible for communication, movement, and other vital functions.
Our goal is to provide personalized epilepsy treatment using the latest neurosurgical innovations, ensuring safer procedures and better outcomes for patients across Mississippi and the Southeast.