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Johannes M Nico Enslin¹, Carrie R Muh², Xiongfei Wang³

¹Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Cape Town and Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa.

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Epilepsy surgery is crucial for drug-resistant cases, yet access is limited globally. The International League Against Epilepsy

Keywords:

epilepsy surgery education epilepsy surgery fellowship epilepsy surgery training global need

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Epileptology
Global Health

Background:

Epilepsy affects 80% of the global population, with many in low-income countries experiencing drug-resistant forms.
Epilepsy surgery offers a viable treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy, but access is hindered by a scarcity of specialized units and neurosurgeons.
The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) established the Epilepsy Surgery Education Taskforce to address educational gaps and promote unit development.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the global distribution and experience of neurosurgeons performing epilepsy surgery.
To analyze the educational pathways and resource availability for epilepsy surgeons worldwide.
To assess the perceived need for enhanced epilepsy surgery education and training.

Main Methods:

Conducted a web-based international survey targeting neurosurgeons involved in epilepsy surgery.
Collected data on surgeon demographics, training, experience, and opinions on education and resources.
Analyzed 202 responses from 35 countries across six continents.

Main Results:

Identified significant disparities in the availability of epilepsy surgery units, particularly noting a lack in the Southern Hemisphere.
Gathered insights into the educational backgrounds and current practices of neurosurgeons performing epilepsy surgery.
Highlighted varying levels of access to necessary resources and training opportunities globally.

Conclusions:

There is a critical need to expand epilepsy surgery services and training programs, especially in underserved regions.
The ILAE Epilepsy Surgery Education Taskforce aims to improve global access to epilepsy surgery and enhance healthcare provider training.
Addressing the geographical and resource-based inequities in epilepsy surgery is essential for patient care.