Thalamic Targeting in Generalized Epilepsy: Lessons Learned

Session

Description: In this session, we will explore the quickly growing field of brain stimulation for generalized epilepsy. One third of drug-resistant epilepsy patients have a generalized epilepsy syndrome, and there were previously few surgical options for this patients. There are now three neuromodulation options to choose from – DBS, RNS, and VNS. We will discuss how to choose between these options for an individual patient. We will also explore patient selection, programming strategies, and outcomes for closed loop responsive neurostimulation for generalized epilepsy patients. Given the importance of accurate patient-specific thalamic targeting in brain stimulation for epilepsy, we will also discuss advanced strategies to improve target selection and seizure outcome.