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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Hemispherectomy

Hemispherectomy

Hemispherectomy is a complex surgical procedure involving the removal, disconnection, or functional isolation of one hemisphere of the brain. This intricate operation is typically conducted to alleviate severe and intractable epilepsy or to manage certain brain disorders. It involves disconnecting or removing a significant portion of the affected hemisphere, either partially or entirely. The surgery is considered as a last resort when other treatments have failed to control epileptic seizures or when there's severe brain damage. By isolating or removing the affected hemisphere, the aim is to prevent the spread of abnormal electrical activity that triggers seizures. Remarkably, the brain can adapt after a hemispherectomy, redistributing functions to the remaining hemisphere, especially when performed in young children whose brains are more plastic. Despite its effectiveness in controlling seizures, hemispherectomy is a highly intricate and risky procedure, carrying potential risks such as bleeding, infection, and cognitive deficits. Post-surgery, patients often require extensive rehabilitation to relearn certain skills and adjust to any functional changes resulting from the surgery. However, for some individuals, hemispherectomy can significantly improve their quality of life by reducing or eliminating debilitating seizures.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States

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