Bilateral cingulotomy

The cingulotomy is a radical surgery in the human brain, in the cingulate gyrus ( the cingulate cortex ) is permanently severed by a cut electrocautery. As a result of the operation, the cingulum is permanently severed, which changed the psyche of the patient irreversible.

This operation is considered as a means last choice (Ultima Ratio ) for the treatment of severe mental illnesses that are caused by neural defects. Most commonly operated at presence of the OCD syndrome ( obsessive - compulsive disorder ).

The newest method come from without opening the skull ( trepanation ), are instead targeted radiological radiations such as using the gamma knife to cut through targeted brain tissue.