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Psychosurgery, the surgical alteration or permanent removal of brain tissue to alleviate severe psychological conditions, stands as one of the most radical and controversial treatments in the history of mental health care. Its development and application have evolved significantly, marked by dramatic shifts in scientific understanding and ethical perspectives.
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Saiuj Bhat^1,2, Benjamin Chia¹, Wendy Babidge^3,4

¹Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

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