An adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-positive adenoma cannot be confirmed histologically for an appreciable number of patients who have undergone transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease. This ...

A new study has shown the Flexible-Fiber CO2 laser to safely cut and coagulate during endoscopic assisted transsphenoidal craniotomies without the line of sight problems encountered with conventional ...

The main treatment option for pituitary tumors involves surgical removal of the tumor. The two types of pituitary tumor surgery are transsphenoidal surgery and craniotomy. Transsphenoidal surgery is ...

Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection is used to treat pituitary adenomas. Pituitary adenomas are benign slow-growing tumours that arise within the pituitary gland. Under general ...

Surgery often reduces symptoms of pituitary tumors. Following your post-operative instructions helps minimize your chance of complications. Your pituitary gland is found at the base of your brain. It ...