title: Psychosurgery.
abstract: At the present time, psychosurgery is used very sparingly. This article reviews its current status with regard to indications, complications, frequency of utilization, and ethical and legal issues.
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011612:Psychosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States