The endoscopic technique is in many cases the technique of choice for the removal of pituitary adenomas. Extended endoscopic approaches make it possible to remove lesions with suprasellar and parasellar extension and fibrous consistency. We identify some characteristics that might point to the adoption of an expanded approach in the preoperative phase.

Fibrous pituitary macroadenomas: predictive role of preoperative radiologic investigations for proper surgical planning in a cohort of 66 patients

D'AMICO, ALBERTO;
2019-01-01

Abstract

The endoscopic technique is in many cases the technique of choice for the removal of pituitary adenomas. Extended endoscopic approaches make it possible to remove lesions with suprasellar and parasellar extension and fibrous consistency. We identify some characteristics that might point to the adoption of an expanded approach in the preoperative phase.
2019
Expanded endoscopic approach; Extent of resection; Extracapsular dissection; Fibrous pituitary adenoma; Sellar approach; Surgical planning; Adenoma; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cohort Studies; Endoscopy; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Middle Aged; Neurosurgical Procedures; Pituitary Neoplasms; Preoperative Care; Sphenoid Bone; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome
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