Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Transsphenoidal adenomectomy

D R McEwen1

  • 1Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital, San Antonio, USA.

AORN Journal
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Perioperative nurses require knowledge of pituitary gland pathology and treatment options. Understanding surgical approaches like the transsphenoidal method is crucial for effective patient care and managing potential complications.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Transurethral microwave therapy of the prostate.

Seminars in perioperative nursing·2004
Same author

Introduction. ENT surgery.

Seminars in perioperative nursing·2002
Same author

Acoustic neuroma.

Seminars in perioperative nursing·2002
Same author

Family-centered perioperative nursing care takes on a new look.

AORN journal·1998
Same author

The advocate "on call".

AORN journal·1998
Same author

Recognizing Munchausen's syndrome.

AORN journal·1998
Same journal

Guideline Quick View: Environmental Hygiene.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Air Quality as a Cornerstone of Sterile Technique.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Brief Limb-Focused Prewarming in Adults Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Randomized Trial.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Clinical Issues - July 2026.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

The Power of Learning From Mishaps and Missteps.

AORN journal·2026
Same journal

Embracing the Future of Care.

AORN journal·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Nursing

Background:

  • The pituitary gland regulates vital hormonal and metabolic functions.
  • Pituitary pathology presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to gland complexity and location.
  • Effective management requires understanding mass effect and hormonal imbalances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of perioperative nursing knowledge in pituitary pathology.
  • To emphasize the need for awareness of various treatment modalities.
  • To underscore the significance of surgical approach selection for patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pituitary gland anatomy and physiology.
  • Analysis of common pituitary pathologies and their clinical manifestations.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of surgical interventions, focusing on the transsphenoidal approach.
  • Discussion of essential nursing considerations for perioperative care.

    • Main Results:

    • The transsphenoidal approach offers minimal damage to surrounding structures for tumor removal.
    • Comprehensive nursing knowledge improves patient care quality.
    • Awareness of potential postoperative complications is vital for timely intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Perioperative nurses must be knowledgeable about pituitary pathology, hormonal effects, and surgical options.
    • The transsphenoidal approach is a key surgical technique for pituitary tumors.
    • Informed nursing care is essential for optimizing outcomes in patients with pituitary conditions.