Endocrine Outcome of Surgery for Pituitary Adenoma

Compare Between Endoscopic and Microsurgical Transsphenoidal Resection of Pituitary Adenomas With Intraoperative MRI

Prospective and randomized compare between microsurgical and endoscopic transsphenoidal MRI assisted resection of pituitary adenomas.

The main aim of the study is to compare microsurgical and endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery and to determine endocrine outcome. Secondary extent of resection and quality of life will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Suspected symptomatic or progressively growing pituitary adenoma
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prolactinoma
• No follow-up possible
• Emergency surgery without informed consent or without intraoperative MRI