Comparison between endoscopic and microscopic approaches for surgery of pituitary tumours

J Pak Med Assoc. 2017 Nov;67(11):1777-1779.

Abstract

Surgical techniques for resection of pituitary tumours have come a long way since it was first introduced in late 18th century. Nowadays, most pituitary surgeries are performed through trans-nasal trans-sphenoidal approach either using a microscope, or an endoscope. Herein the authors review the literature and compare these two instruments with regards to their outcomes when used for resection of pituitary tumours. .

Keywords: Surgical techniques, pituitary tumours, Microscope, Endoscope..

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / surgery
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Microsurgery / methods*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / surgery*