Resection of pituitary tumors: endoscopic versus microscopic. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Transsphenoidal microscopic pituitary surgery has long been considered the gold standard in surgical treatment of pituitary tumors. Endonasal endoscopic pituitary surgery has come into prominence over the last two decades as an alternative to microscopic surgery. In this review, we use recent literature to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Our review shows that for small intrasellar tumors, both approaches appear equally effective in experienced hands. For larger tumors with extrasellar extension, the endoscopic approach offers several advantages and may improve outcomes associated with the extent of resection and postoperative complications.

publication date

  • May 9, 2016

Research

keywords

  • Microsurgery
  • Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Pituitary Neoplasms

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84966565256

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s11060-016-2124-y

PubMed ID

  • 27161249

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 130

issue

  • 2