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Is there a surgery to cure depression or bipolar disorder?
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No: These conditions are thought to be due to an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain. There is no surgical treatment at this time.
Answered 12/17/2014
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Yes: There is deep brain stimulation which is experimental for severe resistant cases.
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