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Building and Expanding a Multidisciplinary Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program: Perspectives From a Children's
Lisa B Shields1, Ian S Mutchnick2, Shannon D Davis3
1Neurological Surgery, Norton Neuroscience Institute, Norton Healthcare, Louisville, USA.
Cureus
|September 16, 2025
Summary
Establishing a pediatric epilepsy surgery program in a low-resource setting requires strategic planning and innovative technologies. This model offers a pathway to expand access to critical surgical interventions for children with drug-resistant epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Epileptology
- Healthcare Program Development
Background:
- Drug-resistant epilepsy is common in children, often requiring surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.
- A significant undersupply of qualified pediatric epilepsy centers limits timely access to care.
- Developing specialized programs is crucial for addressing the unmet needs in pediatric epilepsy surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the strategic development and expansion of a Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program in a low-resource setting.
- To present a replicable model for establishing and growing pediatric epilepsy surgery services.
- To highlight the integration of innovative technologies and comprehensive care approaches.
Main Methods:
- Implemented strategic planning to overcome infrastructure, staffing, and resource limitations.
- Acquired advanced neurosurgical and neurodiagnostic equipment, including Visualase laser ablation and Surgical Theater.
- Enhanced staff training and established subspecialty pediatric epilepsy clinics.
Main Results:
- Achieved a substantial increase in surgical volume since the program's inception.
- Integrated innovative technologies such as responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, and robotic-assisted stereoelectroencephalography.
- Attained national recognition for a comprehensive and cutting-edge approach to pediatric epilepsy care.
Conclusions:
- A structured approach to strategic development, infrastructure planning, and staffing can successfully establish a pediatric epilepsy surgery program.
- The program serves as a valuable model for institutions in resource-limited settings seeking to improve access to epilepsy surgery.
- Expansion and support of pediatric epilepsy centers are vital for optimizing outcomes in children with epilepsy.
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