Understanding the Epilepsy Surgery Journey - Dr. Ricardo Morcos

Around 20–30% of people with an epilepsy don’t respond well to anti-seizure medications - so what happens next? Dr. Ricardo Morcos (UCLH) joins host Torie Robinson to explain the epilepsy surgery journey: how people are assessed, what tests are involved, and how teams make decisions together. We discuss: The “tube map”(!) that helps explain this complex process Why surgery isn’t talked about enough Common myths & fears What to expect from surgery & recovery How neuromodulation, new medications & trials also fit in This empowering conversation is for anyone affected by the epilepsies - patients, carers, and clinicians alike! Check out:  🔗 More about episode (inc. transcription) 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ricardo-morcos-epilepsy-surgery-journey  🌐 More about Ricardo 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights/ricardo-morcos  👕 Join the Epilepsy Sparks community with our merch 👇🏻 https://epilepsy-sparks.creator-spring.com  🌐 More Epilepsy Sparks Insights 👇🏻 https://www.torierobinson.com/epilepsy-sparks-insights  🎞️ Watch the Epilepsy Sparks Insights podcast on YouTube 👇🏻 https://youtu.be/QzIoLlRG1Lw    📲 Join us on social media! - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/epilepsy-sparks  - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/epilepsysparks.bsky.social  - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/epilepsysparks  - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/epilepsysparks   - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@epilepsysparks