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Patrick Chauvel is a pioneering figure in the field of epilepsy surgery and clinical neurophysiology, best known for his foundational work in stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG). His research centers on the development and refinement of SEEG as a method for localizing epileptic foci, bridging the gap between historical technique and modern technology. Chauvel’s major contributions include the practical systematization of SEEG, as detailed in his highly cited 2020 paper, "A Practical Approach to Stereo EEG" (17 citations), which provides a clear, step-by-step framework for its clinical application. He also authored the insightful historical perspective, "The Voyage of SEEG" (8 citations), chronicling the method’s 50-year journey across the Atlantic—from its pre-computer origins to its seamless integration with contemporary brain imaging and video-electrophysiology tools. This work highlights how a technique conceived before the digital age became perfectly suited to modern precision medicine. Chauvel’s impact is evident in the growing adoption of SEEG worldwide, and his efforts have been instrumental in training a new generation of epileptologists, solidifying his legacy as a key architect of modern epilepsy surgery.