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Encephalectomy refers to the surgical removal of part or all of the brain. This term is largely theoretical and not typically used in medical practice since the removal of significant portions of brain tissue is incompatible with life. Encephalectomy might be discussed in historical or experimental contexts, or in cases of extreme brain injury or trauma where large sections of brain tissue are irreparably damaged. In practice, however, neurosurgeons may perform surgeries to remove smaller, specific parts of the brain, such as in cases of tumor excision, epilepsy surgery (lobectomy), or in cases where severe brain injury has led to necrosis of brain tissue. In rare scenarios, very limited forms of brain tissue removal may be performed to treat certain neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, where targeted resection of damaged brain areas can help control seizures. However, the concept of complete encephalectomy is not viable in medical contexts as the brain is the control center for all bodily functions, including consciousness, movement, and sensory perception. Complications from any surgery involving the brain, even when small sections are removed, can include infection, bleeding, swelling, neurological deficits, such as loss of movement, speech, or memory, and even death. Postoperative care may involve extensive rehabilitation, depending on the area of the brain affected. While encephalectomy as a complete procedure is not performed, discussions of partial brain removal focus on highly specific conditions where the benefits outweigh the potential for severe complications.
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