Endoscopic pituitary surgery : An overview

Endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure which is performed through the nose to remove pituitary tumours and even tumours in the base of the skull. It involves a tiny endoscope camera with a light with long instruments. It is considered as the safer, quicker and innovative way to treat such complex conditions. 

Pituitary gland is an essential pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It is small in size however it is responsible for controlling critical hormones which are responsible for growth, metabolism and even reproduction. 

A malfunctioning pituitary gland might leads to serious medical condition such as :

• Acromegaly : overproduction of growth hormone
• Cushing’s disease : excess cortisol
• Prolactinoma : prolactin producing tumour
• Hypopituitarism : underproduction of hormones

Advantages of endoscopic pituitary surgery :

• Minimally invasive
• Quicker recovery time
• lower risk of complications
• high successful surgical rates
• Enhanced clarity

Risks associated with endoscopic pituitary surgery :

• Cerebrospinal fluid leakage
• Infection
• Hormonal imbalance
• vision problems

Endoscopic pituitary surgery is a modern surgical procedure which treats pituitary complications.