Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumors
Wouter R. van Furth, Friso de Vries, Daniel J. Lobatto, Maarten C. Kleijwegt, Pieter J. Schutte, Alberto M. Pereira, Nienke R. Biermasz, Marco J. T. Verstegen
Abstract
Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma is a safe and highly effective first-line treatment that is well tolerated by patients. Potential complications are plenty, and there is a large variation in complexity of surgery. This article presents the philosophy, surgical techniques, and outcomes of a high-volume pituitary adenoma center. Three surgical videos illustrate some procedures. The experience has reinforced the authors' belief that experience and surgical volume are key to high quality of care.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePituitary adenomaAdenomaTranssphenoidal surgerySurgeryPituitary tumorsEndoscopic surgeryResectionGeneral surgeryEndoscopyInternal medicinePituitary Gland Disorders and TreatmentsGrowth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth FactorsMeningioma and schwannoma management