Details of Temporal Lobectomy

Temporal lobectomy is a surgical technique to reduce seizures by removing a part of the brain where the seizures originate.

Jerking of the arms and legs
Body stiffening
Loss of consciousness
Breathing problems
Loss of bowel/bladder control

• Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
• EEG: This detects electrical activity of the brain
• Blood tests

During the surgery, the surgeon makes an incision in the scalp to gain access to the brain, and then carefully removes the part where the seizures start.

Infection
Nerve/tissue damage
Speech troubles
Temporary memory loss
Blind spots
Depression