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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted pituitary surgery, delaying treatments for patients with pituitary lesions and altering surgical training. Lessons learned can improve future patient care and surgical education.

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  • Neurosurgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global healthcare systems, particularly elective surgical services.
  • Pituitary surgery faced unique challenges due to the non-urgent nature of most cases and the high risk of viral transmission associated with the endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach.
  • Delays and alterations in treatment for pituitary lesions impacted patient outcomes, endocrinopathy, and visual symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pituitary surgery.
  • To explore surgeon experiences and frontline adaptations during the pandemic.
  • To identify lessons learned for future patient care and surgical education.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on pituitary surgery.
  • It synthesizes information on clinical practice changes, patient management alterations, and surgical training modifications.
  • The review incorporates experiences and adaptations reported by surgeons.

Main Results:

  • Healthcare systems, especially surgical services, were disrupted by the pandemic.
  • Pituitary surgery was significantly impacted, leading to delayed treatments for patients with pituitary lesions.
  • Surgical training and academic unit functioning required adaptation, with the implementation of novel educational methods.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic necessitated significant adaptations in pituitary surgery and surgical education.
  • Experiences gained during the COVID-19 pandemic offer valuable insights for managing future healthcare disruptions.
  • Lessons learned can enhance the future care of patients with pituitary lesions and refine surgical training paradigms.