Cingulotomy

Cingulotamia is a surgery performed on the cingulate cortex of the brain to treat certain types of epilepsy and prevent their recurrence. The operation is considered the most effective and safe in the treatment of idiopathic (without a specific cause) form of epileptic seizures, that is, when the cause of the disease is not clear.

There are special areas in the cingulate gyrus of the brain that are associated with epileptic seizures. When these areas are affected, attacks occur associated with loss of consciousness and convulsions. In such cases, it can be difficult to make a correct diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

Cingulotamia is done to remove areas of the brain responsible for seizures. This operation ensures that new impulses arising in the brain do not affect other areas of the brain, causing epileptic seizures. In other words, doctors will remove damaged areas of the brain, restoring the functions of damaged neural connections in the brain. This is a radical treatment method and is used only in cases where drug therapy or other treatment methods have failed. Therefore, before carrying out such an operation, it is necessary to carefully assess all the risks and discuss this procedure with a neurosurgeon. After surgery, patients are prescribed specific medical therapy to minimize the risk of developing epi

Cingulotomy - brain surgery

Cingulotomy is a procedure performed on brain tissue. It involves making a surgical incision in the cingulum (gyrus cinguli) of the brain to reduce or eliminate neurological and mental symptoms in patients with chronic and progressive depression and psychosis.

Symptoms of depression and psychosis **Chronic depression**:

* Weakness, pessimism, hopelessness. * Decreased interest in activities.

**Progressive depression**:

* Increased sadness and anhedonia. * Suicidal thoughts. * Loss of control over emotions. * Impaired functions of social interaction.

**Psychosis**:

* Hallucinations (visual, auditory or other)

>Psychoses can have different origins and can occur in response to various factors. However, many of the symptoms of these diseases may be associated with decreased neurotransmission of dopamine and acetylcholine. These molecules are involved in mood regulation