Functioning Endocrine Outcome after Endoscopic Endonasal Transsellar Approach for Pituitary Neuroendocrine Tumors.

Background: The endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) is a well-established technique for the treatment of pituitary neuroendocrine tumor Preservation of normal gland tissue is crucial to retain effective neuroendocrine pituitary function. The aim of this paper is to analyze pituitary endocrine secretion after EEA for pituitary neuroendocrine tumor to identify potential predictors of functioning gland recovery.

Methods: Patients who underwent an exclusive EEA for pituitary neuroendocrine tumors between October 2014 and November 2019 were reviewed.

Single Versus Double Hadad-Bassagasteguy Flap in Expanded Endoscopic Skull-Base Surgery.

The reconstruction of dural defects, after endoscopic removal of skull-base lesions, remains challenging when a large defect or a high flow intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is observed. The aim of this study is to describe our preliminary experience with a double Hadad-Bassagasteguy (H-B) flap technique for skull-base repair, comparing its efficacy with the use of a single H-B flap in our series. A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients who underwent exclusive endoscopic endonasal skull-base surgery at our Referral Skull Base Center from December 2014 to January 2018.

Quality of Life Evaluation After Trans-Nasal Endoscopic Surgery for Skull Base Tumors.

Background: The excellent surgical results obtained with transnasal endoscopic approach to the anterior skull base (ASB) are universally recognized; less is known about the quality of life of patients after surgery.

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the quality of life of patients after endoscopic transnasal surgery for the treatment of neoplasms of the ASB.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent transnasal endoscopic surgery for treatment of ASB tumors at the Tertiary Referral Center University Hospital of Verona.

Expanded Endoscopic Approach for Anterior Skull Base Tumors: Experience of a Multidisciplinary Skull Base Team.

The aim of this study is to describe the experience of a multidisciplinary skull base team with transnasal endoscopic surgery for anterior cranial base tumors.A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients who underwent an exclusive expanded transnasal approach to the anterior skull base in the period from December 2014 to November 2015. Data on patient demographics, tumor characteristics, surgical information, imaging, and postoperative complications were collected and analyzed.