Neuroendoscopic-assisted transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors is a better typical procedure in the current general trend of increasingly minimally invasive and precise neurosurgery.
Compared with traditional craniotomy, it is less traumatic, with clear vision and fewer complications.
This procedure protects the normal anatomical structure of the nasal cavity to the greatest extent and uses the natural gap of the nasal cavity for access, avoiding the damage to the nasal septum caused by the previous retractor expansion.
2. Endoscopic grinding drill is used to open the anterior lower wall of the pterygoid sinus and the saddle base, which results in less surgical bleeding and improves surgical safety.
3.The surgical field of view is clear, endoscopic illumination can clearly display the pituitary gland and residual tumor, provide panoramic images, reveal the lesion at a close distance, clearly identify important anatomical landmarks, and reduce damage to normal tissues.
4. Complete resection of lesions.
5.Patients’ reaction after surgery is mild, recovery is fast, hospitalization time is short, and patients’ economic burden is light.
6.No surgical incision, which does not affect the aesthetics.
Therefore, for patients with pituitary tumors, neuroendoscopic-assisted transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors is a wise treatment choice.