Epilepsy surgery is not a last resort, but there remains a delay to surgery for many children. One reason for this delay is that many parents and clinicians do not understand what will happen after surgery. Will the cognitive trajectory of the child improve? Are there long-term medical side effects to be concerned about? What can be done to improve outcomes?

With your help, we can better understand the functional implications of epilepsy surgery – and how to improve them – to help parents make a well-informed decision on behalf of their child.

We hope this page helps you find the research resources you need. Whether you’re a parent considering surgery for your child or a researcher interested in working with us, there’s something here for you.