Tumors in the sellar and supra-sellar region affect one or more important structures like the pituitary, hypothalamus, pituitary stalk, and optic apparatus. They have a significant impact on pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function. Endonasal endoscopic surgery is an established method for excision of such lesions. Tumors like craniopharyngioma and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors often grow beyond important arteries of anterior or posterior circulation that hinder the complete excision of tumors. Expanded endonasal endoscopic corridors and, the use of angled endoscopes allow the surgeon to reach up to the tumor extension. However, the extent of tumor resection and its correlation with post-operative hormonal balance, visual outcome, and hypothalamic disturbances need to be studied further. Skull base repair in such extensive surgeries is always challenging. Oncofunctinal balance in large functional tumors (acromegaly, Cushing's disease, prolactinoma) needs to be customized.
This research topic aims to achieve a comprehensive review of the management of pituitary region tumors and their endocrine outcome. The operative techniques to safeguard adjacent vessels, optic apparatus, and hypothalamic areas need specific attention. The use of expanded corridors (transclival, trans tubercular, trans pterygoid, trans planum) in resecting multi-compartmental skull base lesions will be
highlighted. Long-term hormone status and quality of life following surgery will also be discussed.
We welcome the submission of original research, meta-analysis or bioinformatic study, review, mini review, perspective, and opinion articles that address but are not limited to:
- Efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in resecting various pituitary region tumors.
- Comparative analysis of the hormonal status and requirement of long-term replacement following surgery in pituitary region tumors
- Peri-operative endocrine management of these tumours
Keywords:
pituitary tumours, craniopharyngioma, acromegaly, cushing's disease, hypopituitarism
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Tumors in the sellar and supra-sellar region affect one or more important structures like the pituitary, hypothalamus, pituitary stalk, and optic apparatus. They have a significant impact on pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid function. Endonasal endoscopic surgery is an established method for excision of such lesions. Tumors like craniopharyngioma and pituitary neuroendocrine tumors often grow beyond important arteries of anterior or posterior circulation that hinder the complete excision of tumors. Expanded endonasal endoscopic corridors and, the use of angled endoscopes allow the surgeon to reach up to the tumor extension. However, the extent of tumor resection and its correlation with post-operative hormonal balance, visual outcome, and hypothalamic disturbances need to be studied further. Skull base repair in such extensive surgeries is always challenging. Oncofunctinal balance in large functional tumors (acromegaly, Cushing's disease, prolactinoma) needs to be customized.
This research topic aims to achieve a comprehensive review of the management of pituitary region tumors and their endocrine outcome. The operative techniques to safeguard adjacent vessels, optic apparatus, and hypothalamic areas need specific attention. The use of expanded corridors (transclival, trans tubercular, trans pterygoid, trans planum) in resecting multi-compartmental skull base lesions will be
highlighted. Long-term hormone status and quality of life following surgery will also be discussed.
We welcome the submission of original research, meta-analysis or bioinformatic study, review, mini review, perspective, and opinion articles that address but are not limited to:
- Efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in resecting various pituitary region tumors.
- Comparative analysis of the hormonal status and requirement of long-term replacement following surgery in pituitary region tumors
- Peri-operative endocrine management of these tumours
Keywords:
pituitary tumours, craniopharyngioma, acromegaly, cushing's disease, hypopituitarism
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.