Giorgio Lo Russo

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Giorgio Lo Russo is a prominent Italian neuroscientist and epileptologist whose career has been defined by his pioneering contributions to stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), a sophisticated methodology for the invasive presurgical evaluation of drug-resistant epilepsies. Building on the foundational work of Talairach and Bancaud, Lo Russo has been instrumental in modernizing and disseminating SEEG techniques, most notably through his highly influential 2012 paper describing methodological innovations at his center, which has accumulated over 520 citations and stands as a landmark reference in the field. His 2016 systematic review of SEEG electrode implantation, with over 130 citations, further cemented his authority on the technical and safety dimensions of the procedure. Through clinical case studies, including a striking 2008 report of seizure-related locomotion triggered by intracerebral stimulation, Lo Russo has also deepened understanding of epileptic network dynamics. His advocacy for epilepsy surgery safety, reflected in his 2013 correspondence on SEEG outcomes, underscores a career-long commitment to improving quality of life for patients with refractory epilepsy. Lo Russo's body of work has meaningfully shaped contemporary epilepsy surgical practice internationally.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Stereoelectroencephalography

   523 citations · 2012
2. 2
   Implantation of Stereoelectroencephalography Electrodes: A Systematic Review

   132 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Stereo‐electroencephalography safety and effectiveness: Some more reasons in favor of epilepsy surgery

   19 citations · 2013
4. 4
   SEEG, Happy Anniversary!

   15 citations · 2015
5. 5
   Seizure‐related automatic locomotion triggered by intracerebral electrical stimulation

   14 citations · 2008

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