Pituitary Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America: Volume 55-2

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jean Anderson Eloy, Christina H. Fang, and Vijay Agarwal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pituitary Surgery. The management of pituitary lesions has evolved significantly in recent decades, and practice patterns vary considerably depending on location, setting, and surgeon preference. In this issue, top experts in the field consider topics such as new advances in endoscopic techniques, current understanding of skull base anatomy, and the performance of extended approaches in a safe and efficient manner-all timely and valuable information to the practicing rhinologist, neurosurgeon, and comprehensive otolaryngologist, particularly those seeking to learn more about developing an integrated pituitary surgical practice.

• Contains 21 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anatomic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; preoperative workup for patients with pituitary lesions; differential diagnosis and radiographic imaging of pituitary lesions; anesthetic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; pediatric pituitary surgery; non-surgical interventions for pituitary lesions; and more.

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pituitary surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

  Autorentext
  Professor and Vice Chairman; Director, Rhinology and Sinus Surgery

  Klappentext

  In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Jean Anderson Eloy, Christina H. Fang, and Vijay Agarwal bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pituitary Surgery. The management of pituitary lesions has evolved significantly in recent decades, and practice patterns vary considerably depending on location, setting, and surgeon preference. In this issue, top experts in the field consider topics such as new advances in endoscopic techniques, current understanding of skull base anatomy, and the performance of extended approaches in a safe and efficient manner-all timely and valuable information to the practicing rhinologist, neurosurgeon, and comprehensive otolaryngologist, particularly those seeking to learn more about developing an integrated pituitary surgical practice.

• Contains 21 relevant, practice-oriented topics including anatomic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; preoperative workup for patients with pituitary lesions; differential diagnosis and radiographic imaging of pituitary lesions; anesthetic considerations in endoscopic pituitary surgery; pediatric pituitary surgery; non-surgical interventions for pituitary lesions; and more.

• Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pituitary surgery, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.

• Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

  Inhalt

  Overview of Pituitary Surgery
  Anatomic Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
  Preoperative Workup for Patients with Pituitary Lesions
  Differential Diagnosis and Radiographic Imaging of Pituitary Lesions: An Integrated Approach
  Histopathology of Pituitary Lesions
  Non-surgical Interventions for Pituitary Lesions
  Prolactinoma: Medical and Surgical Considerations
  Cushing Disease: Medical and Surgical Considerations
  Acromegaly: Medical and Surgical Considerations
  Nonfunctioning Pituitary Lesions
  Giant Pituitary Adenoma - Special Considerations
  Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Approaches for the Otolaryngologist
  Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Dissection for the Neurosurgeon
  Pituitary Gland Surgical Emergencies: The Role of Endoscopic Intervention
  Microscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery in the Era of Endoscopy: Are There Any Advantages?
  Anesthesia for Pituitary Surgery
  Complications in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
  Reconstruction of Skull Base Defects in Pituitary Surgery
  Postoperative Care from the Rhinologic and Neurological Perspectives
  Developing an Integrated Multidisciplinary Pituitary Management Team
  Pediatric Pituitary Surgery