Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenoma: Learning curve and surgical results in a prospective series during initial experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To report the initial experience of surgery for non-functioning pituitary adenoma (NFPA) from a neurosurgeon in a dedicated residency training endoscopic transsphenoidal (ETS) program, and detail the surgical and clinical outcomes during this period.

Methods

A prospective series of all patients operated for NFPA, using an ETS approach, during the three first years of experience of a newly board-certified neurosurgeon was analysed. Clinical, radiological and peri-operative data were collected. Extent of resection (EOR) was determined by formal volumetric analysis. Impact of the learning curve and predictive factors of gross total resection (GTR) were determined.

Results

Fifty-three patients with NFPA were included in this prospective cohort which was divided

SUBMITTER: Boetto J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9379140 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature