A comparative assessment of laser interstitial thermal therapy and open resective surgery for drug-resistant epilepsy: a meta-analysis of 3873 patients.

Objective: Open resective surgery (ORS) has become the standard of care for focal drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). However, minimally invasive surgical alternatives, such as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), have also been shown to be safe and effective. A meta-analysis comparing both treatments is warranted to assess the benefits of each modality for focal DRE.

Optimizing vagus nerve stimulation for Super Refractory Status Epilepticus: A case series and systematic review.

Super Refractory Status Epilepticus (SRSE) is a neurological emergency characterized by a status epilepticus that persists or recurs despite 24 h of treatment with anesthetic therapy (A-T). Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a well-established treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). In this study, we explore the safety and efficacy of VNS for SRSE.