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  • Neurosurgery
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  • Over one million individuals in India have drug-resistant epilepsy, facing limited access to surgical treatment.
  • A substantial treatment gap exists for epilepsy surgery in India, with very few centers offering presurgical evaluation and surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the critical need for accessible and cost-effective epilepsy surgery in India.
  • To establish comprehensive epilepsy care centers capable of evaluating and selecting patients for surgery using local resources.
  • To introduce the National Epilepsy Surgery Support Activity (NESSA) to guide and sustain epilepsy surgery programs.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines a strategy for establishing nationwide epilepsy surgery programs.
  • Focus on utilizing locally available technology and cost-effective methods for patient evaluation and selection.
  • Leveraging the National Epilepsy Surgery Support Activity (NESSA) for guidance and support.

Main Results:

  • The proposed approach aims to significantly reduce the treatment gap for drug-resistant epilepsy in India.
  • Empowering local centers to provide presurgical evaluation and epilepsy surgery is key.
  • NESSA will facilitate the creation and sustainability of these vital programs.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing comprehensive epilepsy care centers is essential to overcome the surgical treatment gap in India.
  • Cost-effective, locally-adapted solutions are crucial for expanding epilepsy surgery access.
  • The National Epilepsy Surgery Support Activity (NESSA) offers a framework for developing and sustaining epilepsy surgery programs in resource-limited settings.