Progress in clinical and basic research of epilepsy surgery in China.

This article outlines some current status of clinical application of epilepsy surgery and the achievements already obtained in this field in China. The rapid development of modern science and technology has furthered the understanding and definition of the scope where surgical operations are applicable, and facilitated the continuous improvement in the diagnosis and treatment approaches. Also concerned in this article is the current status of the epilepsy-related basic research and the latest progress, with the existing problems identified and future development potential of epilepsy surgery weighted.