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No doctor in the U.S. has performed a transorbital lobotomy since — at least, so far as the medical record shows — but lobotomies in general continued into the 1970s.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2021

“Insulin coma therapy” was employed, and some patients, beginning in the 1940s, received a new wonder cure, the transorbital lobotomy.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2017

Dr. Robert Harbaugh, president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, cautioned that transorbital approaches haven’t been formally studied to compare ultimate outcomes, including safety, to traditional open surgery.

From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2015

Dr. Robert Harbaugh, president of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, cautioned that transorbital approaches haven't been formally studied to compare ultimate outcomes, including safety, to traditional open surgery.

From US News • Jan. 26, 2015

Undesirable physical results, such as partial paralysis, loss of bladder control and convulsions, affected 51.5% after prefrontal operations, only 5.2% after transorbital.

From Time Magazine Archive