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Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumours

A F Massoud1, M Powell, R A Williams

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Middlesex Hospital, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric pituitary microadenomas, with minimal surgical complications. While endocrine deficits can occur, permanent issues are infrequent in children undergoing this procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is the primary surgical approach for pituitary microadenomas in adults.
  • The long-term efficacy and safety of TSS in pediatric populations require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) for pituitary microadenomas in children.
  • To assess surgical outcomes and complication rates in pediatric patients undergoing TSS.

Main Methods:

  • A 14-year retrospective analysis of 23 pediatric patients (<18 years) who underwent TSS.
  • Data collected included diagnosis, surgical procedures, follow-up duration, cure rates, complications, and de novo endocrine deficiencies.

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Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine TSS procedures were performed, most commonly for adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)-secreting adenomas (61%).
  • Eighty-two percent of patients achieved cure after the initial surgery, with a median follow-up of 8 years.
  • Transient diabetes insipidus was the most common complication; permanent endocrine deficits included growth hormone insufficiency (73%) and ACTH deficiency (24%).

Conclusions:

  • Transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric pituitary tumors when performed by experienced surgeons.
  • Surgical complications are minimal, but careful monitoring for postoperative endocrine deficits is crucial, as permanent deficiencies occur in a subset of patients.