How Lobotomies Work
How Lobotomies Work
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Lobotomies — brain surgeries to relieve psychiatric problems — are rarely performed today, but they were once fairly common. Tune in to learn more about the controversial history and practice of lobotomies in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.