What does an Anterior Temporal Lobectomy involve?

This procedure involves the surgical removal of the anterior portion of the temporal lobe, including the amygdala and hippocampus, to treat drug-resistant epilepsy caused by hippocampal sclerosis. The operation is performed under general anesthesia with intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring to map and preserve critical brain functions such as memory and language. It is a precise, well-established neurosurgical technique aimed at eliminating or significantly reducing seizure activity.