Procedure: there are two different approaches for removal of pituitary tumors: endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery and craniotomy. In endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery, the tumor is removed through nose with no incision required. Craniotomy (also known as transcranial surgery) is a less common procedure. During transcranial surgery, the surgeon removes the tumor through the upper part of the skull through a cut in the scalp.
Recovery time: ın endoscopic transnasal transsphenoidal surgery it usually takes about 4 weeks to heal completely. For recovery from a craniotomy, 6-8 weeks are needed.
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