noun a surgical procedure in which the cingulate gyrus of the brain is lesioned to treat certain mental disorders
Cingulotomy is a procedure that involves altering brain activity in the cingulate gyrus, which is believed to play a role in regulating emotions and cognitive functions.
Cingulotomy may be considered in cases where other treatments have failed to provide relief from symptoms of certain neurological conditions.
Cingulotomy is used as a last-resort treatment for severe cases of depression and OCD that do not respond to other forms of therapy.
Cingulotomy is a surgical procedure in which the cingulate gyrus of the brain is lesioned to treat certain psychiatric disorders such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
A neurosurgeon may perform cingulotomy as a surgical procedure to treat severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or chronic pain.
A psychiatrist may recommend cingulotomy as a treatment option for patients with treatment-resistant OCD or major depressive disorder.
A neuropsychologist may assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of patients before and after cingulotomy to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure.