Top Endoscopic pituitary surgery Doctors in India

Max Hospital, India houses some of the best specialists for Endoscopic pituitary surgery that are trained to provide best treatments available with the latest technology. The doctors can be consulted at India through in-hospital appointments and video consultations. Learn more about Endoscopic pituitary surgery doctors’ qualification, background, specialization and experience. Book doctor appointments online, check OPD timings at one of the best hospitals in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transsphenoidal surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed through the nose to remove pituitary tumours.

Patients with pituitary tumors that are causing symptoms, such as headaches or vision problems, may be candidates for transsphenoidal surgery.

Transsphenoidal surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon who accesses the pituitary gland through the nostrils using specialized instruments.

Risks of transsphenoidal surgery include bleeding, infection, cerebrospinal fluid leak, and damage to the pituitary gland or surrounding structures.

Recovery from transsphenoidal surgery depends on factors like the extent of surgery and the health of the patient. However, most patients return to normal activities within a few weeks.

Transsphenoidal surgery is minimally invasive and is performed through the nose, while traditional pituitary surgery requires a craniotomy (opening of the skull) to access the pituitary gland.

Transsphenoidal surgery is used to remove the pituitary tumor that is causing excess growth hormone production in patients with acromegaly.

After transsphenoidal surgery, patients may experience swelling and discomfort in the nose, and may need to use nasal saline spray to keep the nasal passages moist. They should also avoid blowing their nose or straining for several weeks.

The transsphenoidal surgery procedure may take 2-4 hours or more, depending on the extent of the condition and surgery.

Transsphenoidal surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia.

Most patients are able to go home the day after transsphenoidal surgery, but some may need to stay in the hospital for a few days.

In your initial consultation, the doctor will review medical history and conduct a physical assessment. They may also order imaging tests, such as an MRI or CT scan.

Most patients return to work within 2-4 weeks after transsphenoidal surgery, depending on the extent of the surgery and the patient's overall health.

Transsphenoidal surgery can be used to treat most types of pituitary tumors, including adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and Rathke's cleft cysts.

Many patients will need to take hormone replacement therapy after transsphenoidal surgery to replace the hormones that were previously produced by the pituitary gland. Additionally, patients may need pain medication and antibiotics to prevent infection.

The success rate of transsphenoidal surgery depends on several factors, like the condition being treated, the skill and experience of the surgeon, and the patient's overall health. In general, transsphenoidal surgery has a high success rate for treating pituitary tumors and other conditions.

Patients need to be monitored closely after transsphenoidal surgery to make sure they are healing properly and to monitor hormone levels. The length of time for monitoring varies depending on the individual patient and the extent of the surgery.

In some cases, transsphenoidal surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis- the patient may go home the same day as the surgery. However, in most cases, patients will need to stay in the hospital for at least a few days after the surgery.

Patients should talk to their surgeon about medications they are taking and must follow any instructions for stopping or adjusting medications before surgery. They should also arrange for transportation to and from the hospital and arrange for someone to stay with them for the first few days after surgery. It may also be helpful to prepare meals and arrange for help with household tasks in advance

In many cases, transsphenoidal surgery can be curative for pituitary tumors. However, follow-up care and monitoring are still necessary to ensure the tumor does not return

FAQs reviewed by Dr. Ravindra Gera - Senior Director and Head of Department, ENT.

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