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Resection of pituitary tumors: endoscopic versus microscopic

Authors: Harminder Singh, Walid I. Essayed, Aaron Cohen-Gadol, Gabriel Zada, Theodore H. Schwartz

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 2/2016

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.

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Title: Resection of pituitary tumors: endoscopic versus microscopic
Authors: Harminder Singh
Walid I. Essayed
Aaron Cohen-Gadol
Gabriel Zada
Theodore H. Schwartz
Publication date: 01-11-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-016-2124-y

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