Although success can' t be guaranteed, especially for people who are seriously ill, chances for a good outcome are increased by choosing a hospital with good outcomes for the treatment that you are undergoing. If you can't get information about outcome from a doctor or hospital, look at alternatives. Try to compare results for patients like yourself to learn what your risks or chances of success really are. However, comparing epilepsy centers on the basis of outcomes is not easy. Seizure patterns change over time.
Some people are seizure-free right after surgery and then have a seizure.
Others have seizures after surgery that decrease in frequency and eventually stop. This means success rates change depending on whether they are reported at six months or two years. Success also depends on the type of patient you are. The more localized, or confined, the source of your seizure, the better the chances that surgery can make you seizure-free. This is according to outcomes reported by our center and other large centers.