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Revolutionary Breakthrough: 2,000+ Successful Surgeries for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

2025-08-25

Author: William

Transforming Lives: KFSHRC's Milestone Achievement

In a groundbreaking achievement, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has solidified its reputation as a leading powerhouse in epilepsy surgery, performing over 2,000 successful neurosurgeries for drug-resistant epilepsy. With a staggering incidence rate of 1 to 2 Stereo-Electroencephalography (Stereo-EEG) procedures weekly, KFSHRC is setting the gold standard for epilepsy treatment in the Middle East.

A Leap Forward in Epilepsy Care

Since its inception in 1993, the KFSHRC Epilepsy Centre has revolutionized care for more than 4,000 patients, offering hope to those who have not found relief from conventional medications. The introduction of its advanced Stereo-EEG program has dramatically changed the landscape of epilepsy diagnosis and treatment over the past two years, emphasizing precision and safety.

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