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Bradley Lega, M.D.

Laser surgery offers hope for patients living with epilepsy and brain cancer

Experts at UTSW are using laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) with iMRI, a minimally invasive alternative, to effectively treat epilepsy and deep-seated brain tumors.

A story of Hope and teamwork: Facing a brain tumor at age 24

When an SMU grad student learned she had a 2-inch brain tumor in her right frontal lobe that was causing seizures, she turned to the team of neurosurgery and epilepsy specialists at UT Southwestern's Peter O'Donnell Brain Institute to give her a second chance at life.

Epilepsy surgery advancements can eliminate seizures, improve patients’ memories

Recent advancements have made epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. UT Southwestern discusses when physicians who care for patients with epilepsy should consider referring them for a surgical evaluation.

Who should consider epilepsy surgery, and when

Recent advancements have made epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. UT Southwestern discusses when people with epilepsy should consider a surgical evaluation.