Lobotomy's were done as a means to control behavior, like in the case of JFK's sister Rosemary. After her lobotomy, it rendered her totally co-dependent, and as an invalid. Very sad. Joe Kennedy was fooled by the doctor who made childish promises. But that was the "norm" back in those days.
I am sure there are cases where the surgery was/is useful, and solves the medical and or behavioral problems that is/were in question. I think they are pretty much not done any longer.
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