One possible treatment option for some types of seizures is
surgery. Surgery may be considered in a child who: - Has
seizures that are unable to be controlled with medications. -
Has seizures that always start in one area of the brain. - Has a
seizure in a part of the brain that can be removed without
disrupting important behaviors such as speech, memory or vision.
Surgery for epilepsy is a complicated process performed by a
specialized surgical team. The operation may remove the part of
the brain where the seizures are occurring or in some cases, the
surgery helps to stop the spread of the bad electrical currents
through the brain. Surgery is not an option for everyone with
seizures. Discuss this with your child's physician for more
information.