The Initial Epoch of Psychosurgery in India: A Retrospective Data Review from Mysore Government Mental Hospital [PDF]
Background: In the early 20 th century, psychosurgery had gained worldwide popularity for treating mentally ill persons, especially in western countries.
Sarah Ghani +5 more
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Philosophical impact of psychosurgery: a narrative of the history of psychosurgery [PDF]
Introduction To fully comprehend and appreciate the impact of psychosurgery on treatment-resistant depression it is pertinent to review its initial development and subsequent history.
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Biomarkers: The Key to Enhancing Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment for Psychiatric Conditions [PDF]
Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is currently a promising technique for psychiatric patients with severe and treatment-resistant symptoms. However, the results to date have been quite heterogeneous, and the indications for psychosurgery with DBS ...
Guillermo J. Bazarra Castro +7 more
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Exploring the Landscape of Psychosurgery in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review Protocol [PDF]
Introduction Psychosurgical procedures gained an infamous reputation during the 20th century with the implementation of the lobotomy as treatment for several psychiatric illnesses.
S. Murthy, J. Wellington, R. Suvarna
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From lobotomy to connectomics: a critical review of contemporary psychosurgery [PDF]
Contemporary psychosurgery is increasingly regarded less as an invasive surgical discipline and more as a circuit-based medicine. This narrative critical review traces the evolution from the extensive frontal lesions of the early twentieth century to ...
Victor González +9 more
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Primum non nocere: psychosurgery in a case of severe anorexia nervosa. A case report [PDF]
Introduction Bilateral cingulotomy and anterior capsulotomy are two neurosurgical procedures which are reserved as a last resort for cases of severe OCD in Spain; these procedures are not approved in cases of AN.
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Edgar Durand,1 Alexander G Weil,2 Marc Lévêque1,3 1Espace éthique de l’Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris et Département de recherche en éthique, South Paris University, Paris, France; 2Pediatric ...
Dur, E, Weil AG, Lévêque M
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Histopathological findings in the brain decades after cingulotomy: An autopsy case. [PDF]
Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports, Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2025.
Torii Y +9 more
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Game Changers in the Treatment of and Engagement With Persons Living With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: The Role of the Nurse. [PDF]
ABSTRACT The game changers in mental health and substance use disorder treatment have been shaped by historical sea changes marked by transformative advancements that have significantly enhanced patient care. Breakthroughs in psychotherapy, psychosurgery and psychopharmacology have each contributed to reshaping clinical practices, especially the ...
Kent-Wilkinson A, Ogunwemimo S, Zaba E.
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Most patients with mental disorders can be effectively treated with therapies such as pharmacological therapy, psychotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy. These treatments can be used individually or in combination.
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