OBJECTIVE: An approach to transnasal transsphenoidal debulking of pituitary tumors using endoscopic guidance is presented. METHODS: Technical details of this approach using an endoscope inserted through one nostril and operating instruments inserted through a submucosal tunnel created via the other nostril are discussed. RESULTS: Ten patients who had operations are tabulated. Illustrative cases are presented. CONCLUSION: Endoscopic debulking of pituitary tumors can provide good results with minimal operative morbidity.
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