Perioperative management of endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Issue 2 (1st June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hanson, Martin; Li, Hao; Geer, Eliza; Karimi, Sasan; Tabar, Viviane; Cohen, Marc A.
• Is Part Of: World journal of otorhinolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Volume 6:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2020-06-01
• Subjects: Pituitary -- Pituitary surgery -- Endoscopic skull base surgery -- Perioperative management; Otolaryngology; Head -- Surgery; Neck -- Surgery; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1016/j.wjorl.2020.01.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2095-8811

Abstract

Abstract : The contemporary embrace of endoscopic technology in the approach to the anterior skull base has altered the perioperative landscape for patients requiring pituitary surgery. Utility of a multi‐disciplinary unit in management decisions facilitates the delivery of optimal care. Evolution of technology and surgical expertise in pituitary surgery mandates ongoing review of all components of the care central to these patients. The many areas of potential variability in the pre, intra and post‐operative timeline of pituitary surgery are readily identifiable. Core undertakings and contemporary controversies in the peri‐operative management of patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery are assessed against the available literature with a view to providing guidance for the best evidence‐based practice.