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How serious is removal of pituitary tumor using transphenoidal procedure and what is recovery time? when can one go home after procedure?
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Well tolerated: The more modern method for pituitary tumor resection is via a transnasal endoscopic approach that is a modification of the transphenoidal approach. Although there are always risks, in experienced hands these risks are very low. Depending on the size/ tenacity of the tumor, patients generally go home in 1-3 days. They should be awake and alert within an hour or two after the surgery. Pain is low.
Answered 3/5/2014
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