Comparison between endoscopic and microscopic approaches for surgery of pituitary tumours
Khan, I.; Shamim, M.S.
JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 67(11): 1777-1779
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 29171583 Document Number: 694806
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. .