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Which is better for pituitary macroadenoma: transsphenoidal surgery or craniotomy?
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Depends: Assuming it is an operative mass: this really depends on what the tumor looks like on imaging. Most of these masses can be done via transphenoidal approach with microscope or endoscope. Rarely it gets so large and if the patients medical condition is ok can be done via combined transphenoidal and craniotomy. Patients recover from transphenoidal surgery more quickly than craniotomy.
Answered 1/3/2015
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Depends on size of : Tumor surgeon is the one that must decide.
Answered 12/31/2012
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