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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Epileptology
  • Surgical Neurology

Background:

  • Epilepsy surgery aims to control seizures by targeting the epileptogenic zone.
  • Standard resective surgeries like temporal lobectomy can carry risks of neurological deficits, including memory impairment.
  • Multiple hippocampal transection (MHT) is an emerging surgical approach designed to disrupt seizure propagation within the hippocampus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present long-term outcomes of Multiple Hippocampal Transection (MHT) for unilateral temporal lobe epilepsy.
  • To expand the clinical database on the efficacy and safety of MHT.
  • To evaluate the impact of MHT on verbal memory and seizure control.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 15 consecutive patients with unilateral temporal lobe epilepsy underwent MHT.
  • Procedures included intra-operative electro-corticography (ECoG), multiple subpial transection (MST) of the neocortex, and MHT of the hippocampus.
  • Amygdalectomy and temporal tip resection were performed in select cases based on intraoperative findings, with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.

Main Results:

  • No permanent neurological complications were observed in the study cohort.
  • A high seizure-free rate was achieved, with 94.7% of patients classified as Engel's Class I and 5.3% as Class II (rare seizures).
  • Post-operative neuropsychological assessments confirmed the preservation of verbal memory.

Conclusions:

  • MHT demonstrates seizure control outcomes equal to or better than standard temporal lobectomy.
  • The procedure effectively preserves verbal memory function.
  • Intraoperative ECoG is crucial for assessing the adequacy of MHT, supporting its consideration as an alternative to hippocampectomy.