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Endoscopic excision of pituitary adenoma
TRANSSPHENOIDAL SURGERY OF A PITUITARY TUMOUR
This surgical procedure is carried out in order to remove benign tumours on your pituitary gland through your nose
Removing a pituitary gland tumour
This type of surgery is performed through the nose (transsphenoidal) to remove tumours from the pituitary gland and skull base. Your surgeon works through the nostrils using a very small camera (endoscope) to remove the tumour with specially designed instruments.
The procedure treats pituitary adenoma, a tumour that develops from the tissue of the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland plays a vital role in controlling other glands within the body. These in turn control many of the body's functions.
Need to know
The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic.
The endoscope is inserted through one nostril and a bony opening is made in the nasal septum to give access to the tumour.
The neurosurgeon passes long instruments through the other nostril to remove the tumour. The access holes are closed and graft is placed in the area to prevent leaking of cerebrospinal fluid into the nasal cavity.
Your neurosurgeon will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you might have.
Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking before surgery. You may also be asked to attend a nurse led pre assessment clinic.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
After your procedure, you'll be transferred to our recovery ward, where you’ll be looked after by a specialist team. Your neurosurgeon will explain your recovery time to you and when you can expect to get back to your usual routine.
Your consultant will discuss any concerns you may have, and arrange a follow-up appointment with you.
Our Endoscopic excision of pituitary adenoma locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street London W1G 8BJ
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place London W1U 5NY
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, London SW1W 8RH
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street London SE1 9BS
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street London SE1 2PR
Chelsea Outpatients - 280 King's Road
280 King's Road London SW3 5AW
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place London NW8 9LE
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road London W4 4HS
The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY
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