Research Journal of Medical Sciences
Study to evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic versus microscopic excision of pituitary adenoma, in a tertiary care hospital, South India
Aim: The aim of the present study is to compare the efficacy of endoscopic versus microscopic excision of pituitary adenoma.
Methods: The present study included 100 cases of pituitary adenoma. 60 cases underwent endonasal endoscopic Tran’s sphenoidal surgery whereas remaining 40 cases were operated using the microscopic Trans sphenoidal surgery.
Results: In endoscopic group, the mean symptom duration was 28.22±19.31 months (15 days to 8 years), whereas in microscopic group, it was 22.6±18....