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This study compared outcomes of selective amygdalohippocampectomy (SAH) versus standard temporal lobectomy (STL) for treatment of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. It found that seizure outcome and quality of life did not differ between the two surgeries, but SAH led to better neuropsychological performance. Specifically, 78.2% of SAH patients and 85.7% of STL patients were seizure-free, and both surgeries improved quality of life without statistical differences. However, SAH resulted in better visual memory,

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