Phase 5: The post-operative care process
Recovery after surgery varies for each patient. Children usually recover quickly, while adults often need more time before they can resume their daily life.
In addition to physical recovery, mental recovery can also take a lot of time. The entire healing process can take more than a year. During this time, you will be monitored by the neurosurgeon and the nurse specialist. At Kempenhaeghe, this aftercare typically includes several telephone or outpatient follow-up appointments. Your personal situation regarding the surgery, recovery, and adjustment to the new situation will be the focus. The first contact usually occurs about three weeks after the surgery.
Epilepsy Surgery: Brain surgery to become seizure-free
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Phase 0: Preparation for epilepsy surgery
Phase 1: Preliminary examinations at Kempenhaeghe
Phase 2: Follow-up research on epilepsy surgery
Phase 3A: Follow-up research with GRID monitoring
Phase 3B: Follow-up research using depth EEG
Phase 4: The brain surgery
Phase 5: The post-operative care process