Pituitary adenomas are benign tumors that may originate from any of the native cell types in the anterior gland. There are two primary modes of presentation of pituitary tumor. Benign symptoms of a mass lesion, evidence of over underproduction of the hormones.
Advantages of endoscopic pituitary surgery
At Liaquat National Hospital, the Neurosurgeons routinely use a purely endoscopic technique to remove pituitary tumors. The endoscope has revolutionized the surgical treatment of pituitary tumors. When used with an expanded endonasal approach (EEA), endoscopy allows:
• The ability to see and remove tumors in otherwise difficult to reach areas.
• The detailed, high-resolution view of the operating field.
• Your neurosurgeon's ability to perform precise movements using the microsurgical instrument.
• Your doctor inserts the endoscope and instruments through your nose, eliminating the need for a facial incision. There is no visible scar and fewer side effects. You are often able to go home the day after surgery.