A stereotactic cingulotomy is a precisely targeted brain procedure used to treat severe, treatment-resistant depression and severe pain that has not responded to other treatments. It works on the cingulum , a region of the brain’s “limbic” system that helps regulate the perception of emotion and its relationship to pain.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Stereotactic Cingulotomy
What is a stereotactic cingulotomy?
It is a stereotactic (precisely targeted) brain procedure that treats the cingulum, a region of the limbic system involved in emotion and the perception of pain.
What conditions is a stereotactic cingulotomy used to treat?
It has been used for refractory (treatment-resistant) depression and for severe pain that has not responded to other treatments.








