What is lobotomize?

Lobotomy, also known as leucotomy, is a surgical procedure that was once used as a treatment for various mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and severe depression. The procedure involves cutting or scraping away the connections between the prefrontal cortex and other parts of the brain.

The procedure was first developed in the 1930s by Portuguese neurologist António Egas Moniz, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in 1949. However, lobotomy soon became controversial due to its risky and sometimes fatal side effects, including personality changes, seizures, and even death.

Today, lobotomy is no longer used as a treatment for mental illness, as it has been largely replaced by more effective and less risky treatments, such as medication and psychotherapy. However, the history of lobotomy serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of medical procedures that are not fully understood or thoroughly tested before being introduced into practice.