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Original Study

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Objective The aim of the study was to compare between endoscopic and microscopic trans-sphenoidal approach regarding surgical outcome and postoperative complications. Background Pituitary adenomas are the third most common intracranial tumors in surgical practice, accounting for ~10-25% of intracranial tumors. These tumors may gain large size before producing hormonal or visual symptoms. There are many surgical approaches for these tumors. Patients and methods Over the last 3 years, 40 patients with pituitary adenoma either microadenoma or macroadenoma were operated through trans-sphenoidal approach either microscopically or endoscopically. Patient consent was obtained followed by careful clinical history, symptoms, signs, and preoperative radiological evaluation. Operative and postoperative events were noted with 3 months follow-up. Results A total of 40 patients with pituitary adenomas were operated trans-sphenoidally. The mean age was 35.9 years (range 21-60 years). The number of men was 23 (57.5%) and women was 17 (42.5%). The most common presenting symptom was headache in 25 (62.5%) patients and visual complaints in 24 (60%) patients. Amenorrhea and acromegaly were in eight (20%) patients for each; Cushing syndrome was present in three (7.5%) patients. Hyperthyroidism and infertility were in two (5%) patients for each. Conclusion Surgical outcome in endoscopic trans-sphenoidal approach is better than microscopic approach regarding postoperative nasal complications.

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