**3.2 Selection of eligible candidate**

There is observation that the longer the delay between the onset of DRE and the surgery, the lower the chance of postoperative seizure freedom and improved psychosocial outcome [26]. So a timely referral is mandatory for quality care of such group of patients.

Anyhow, before recruiting the patient, the first step is to identify the appropriate candidate. Conceptually, the eligibility criteria will include the following:

