Effect of preoperative anemia on surgical outcomes in endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma: a matched-cohort study

Key Points

• To evaluate the effect of preoperative anemia on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing endonasal transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma.
• Matched-cohort design comparing outcomes between anemic and non-anemic patients
• Analysis of surgical complications and neuroendocrine outcomes
• Statistical evaluation of morbidity rates
• Increased risks of surgical complications in patients with preoperative anemia
• Higher incidence of neuroendocrine complications post-surgery
• Emphasis on anemia management to improve surgical results