🧠 Premium Package – Epilepsy Surgery Program in Barcelona
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy
- 24-hr nurse services
- 3 meals per day by nutritionist
- Language assistance
Duration
- 10 days in the hospital
- 10 days in the hotel
Accommodation
Hospitalization
Transport
Transfer is not included
Additional information
SEEG-Guided Treatment by Leading Epileptologist & Neurosurgeon
🏥 Clinic
Centro Médico Teknon
A JCI-accredited hospital, ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, offering one of Europe’s most advanced epilepsy surgery programs.
👨⚕️ Medical Team
🧠 Epileptologist
Dr. Russi
Leading specialist in drug-resistant epilepsy
Expert in Video-EEG monitoring and seizure localization
Responsible for diagnostic strategy and patient selection
🔬 Neurosurgeon
Dr. Bartolomé Oliver, MD, PhD
Performs 200+ neurosurgeries annually
Pioneer in microsurgical and minimally invasive brain surgery
Expert in epilepsy surgery and brain mapping techniques
👉 Multidisciplinary approach ensures maximum safety and precision
🧠 What Makes This Treatment Unique
SEEG (Stereo-EEG) invasive monitoring for precise seizure localization
Advanced fusion imaging (MRI + PET)
Personalized surgical planning based on real brain activity
Treatment designed for drug-resistant epilepsy cases
👉 Goal: identify seizure focus + remove it safely + achieve seizure freedom
📋 Medical Program Included
🔍 Advanced Diagnostics & Pre-Surgical Evaluation:
Consultation with epileptologist & neurosurgeon
Brain MRI with contrast
PET scan of the brain
Fusion imaging (MRI + PET)
Neurological evaluation
Preoperative assessment
🔬 Stage 1 – SEEG Monitoring (Invasive Diagnosis)
Implantation of intracranial electrodes
Continuous Video-EEG monitoring (24h HD)
Real-time recording of brain electrical activity
ICU and hospital monitoring
👉 Allows precise identification of epileptic focus
📌 Includes:
Electrodes and surgical materials
Video-EEG system
Hospitalization (including ICU if required)
Medications and monitoring
🔬 Stage 2 – Epilepsy Surgery
Removal or disconnection of epileptic focus
Performed using microsurgical techniques
Guided by SEEG data and neuronavigation
⏱️ Procedure Details:
Surgery duration: 3–6 hours
Anesthesia: General
High-precision brain mapping
⚡ Recovery & Results
ICU stay: 1–2 days (if required)
Total hospital stay: 7–14 days
Initial recovery: 2–4 weeks
Long-term outcome:
👉 Significant reduction or complete elimination of seizures
✈️ Recommended Stay in Barcelona
📅 Total stay: 2–3 weeks
Suggested timeline:
Week 1: Diagnostics + SEEG implantation
Week 2: Monitoring + second-stage surgery
Week 3: Recovery + follow-up
💰 Package Price
👉 €68000
✔ Includes:
Full diagnostic work-up (MRI, PET, fusion imaging)
SEEG invasive monitoring
Neurosurgical procedure
Operating room & anesthesia
ICU (if required)
Hospitalization
Materials, electrodes & medical equipment
Fees of doctors, surgeons, and Video-EEG team
📌 Note: Final cost may vary depending on clinical complexity and additional needs
🏨 Premium Services Included
Dedicated international patient coordinator
Private hospital room
Multidisciplinary care team
Continuous monitoring and support
Assistance with travel and logistics
⭐ Why Choose This Program
One of the most advanced epilepsy surgery programs in Europe
SEEG technology for maximum diagnostic accuracy
Multidisciplinary team (epileptologist + neurosurgeon)
High success rates in drug-resistant epilepsy
Premium hospital environment with international standards
💬 Ideal For Patients Who:
Have drug-resistant epilepsy
Experience frequent or severe seizures
Need advanced diagnostic evaluation (SEEG)
Seek treatment in a top European neurosurgical center
24/7 Bookimed assistance
- Personal medical coordinator
- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
- Patient advocacy during medical travel
Program price
special price valid till May 9, 2026
What's NOT included in this package
Doctor
Prof. Antonio Russi is recognized as the best epileptologist in Spain. The Doctor specializes in non-surgical therapy of severe and rare epilepsy stages. He helps children and adults to get rid of seizures for good.
Prof. Antonio Russi is an apparent expert in epilepsy diagnosing and choosing the most appropriate drugs in each particular case. Medication therapy helps patients in 70% of cases.
Prof. Russi is included in the ranking of Top 100 Spanish doctors by the Forbes magazine, the world's authoritative edition.
How are we doing?
About the clinic
Epilepsy surgery at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain costs around €45,000–€65,000 depending on the procedure type. The clinic is JCI-accredited and works with Prof. Antonio Russi, Spain's top epileptologist with 54 years of experience and 1,100+ procedures performed.
Surgical options
The center offers several advanced epilepsy treatments:
- Microsurgical resection removes the epileptic focus with €55,000 covering 10 days of hospital care
- Robotic SEEG-guided ablation uses electrodes to target seizures for €45,000 with hospital stay
- Vagus nerve stimulator implantation costs €65,000 including the device and surgery
- Laser therapy (LITT) treats hypothalamic hamartomas for €60,000-65,000
Why choose this clinic
Prof. Russi founded the Epilepsy Institute Russi and appears in Forbes' top Spanish doctors. He uses the Neuromate robotic system with sub-millimeter precision. The clinic provides full packages including:
- Private hospital rooms
- 24-hour EEG monitoring
- Meals for patients and companions
- Transport and translation services
An initial consultation with Prof. Russi costs around €600. Diagnostic tests may add €8,000–15,000. Patients typically stay 14-21 days for complete pre- and post-op care.
Those considering epilepsy surgery can reach out for personalized treatment planning and cost estimates.
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