What Happens After a Functional Hemispherectomy?
The patient generally stays in an intensive care unit for 24 to 48 hours and then stays in a regular hospital room for three to four days. Most people who have a functional hemispherectomy will be able to return to their normal activities, including work or school in six to eight weeks after surgery. Most patients will need to continue taking anti-seizure medication, although some may eventually be able to stop taking medication or have their dosages reduced.
