Endoscopic four-hands technique for pituitary tumours

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Background:

• Pituitary fossa tumours require effective surgical resection.
• Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly preferred for cranial surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the four-hands endoscopic transnasal technique for pituitary fossa tumour resection.
• To establish this technique as a primary treatment option.

Main Methods:

• Endoscopic transnasal surgery utilizing a four-hands collaborative approach.
• Focus on atraumatic and minimally invasive surgical principles.

Main Results:

• Successful resection of tumours in the pituitary fossa region.
• The technique demonstrated safety and minimal invasiveness.

Conclusions:

• Endoscopic transnasal surgery with a four-hands technique is a viable and effective first-line treatment for pituitary tumours.
• This approach is also suitable for select skull-base tumours, offering significant advantages over traditional methods.