Epilepsy Surgery

Ankara

Medically reviewed by Dr. Mahir Turan, MD · Last reviewed March 9, 2026

Epilepsy Surgery in Ankara is available at 1 hospital in the Voumed network.

Epilepsy surgery is an option for people whose seizures continue despite proper medication, and for many of them it offers the realistic chance of becoming seizure free or having far fewer seizures. The key idea is precision: before any operation, a specialised team uses extended brain monitoring and detailed imaging to pinpoint exactly where the seizures begin, then decides whether that area can be safely removed or disconnected without harming important functions such as speech, movement and memory. When seizures are well controlled the change in daily life can be profound, restoring the freedom to drive, work, study and live independently. Many patients travel abroad for epilepsy surgery to reach experienced epilepsy teams, the advanced monitoring and imaging the evaluation depends on, and the coordinated neurology and neurosurgery care needed for a safe result, often with shorter waiting times than at home.

At a glance

Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia, or awake anaesthesia when the focus lies near speech or movement areas
Hospital stay: usually 3 to 6 days after the operation, with separate evaluation visits beforehand
Procedure time: about 3 to 6 hours, depending on the type of surgery
Recovery: home recovery over 4 to 8 weeks, with a gradual return to activity
Time before flying home: usually 2 to 3 weeks, once the wound has healed and the team approves
Results visible: seizure control is judged over months; many patients see a clear drop or full stop in seizures

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