New endonasal approach to removing pituitary tumors available at CINN
December 23, 2002
CHICAGO, IL December 23, 2002—A new minimally invasive procedure for the removal of pituitary tumors resulting in quicker recuperation time and less pain for patients is available at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch. Gail Rosseau, M.D., is among a handful of neurosurgeons in the country, and one of the only in Chicago , experienced in removing pituitary tumors endoscopically through the nose.
Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection is a vast improvement over the more traditional method, of operating through the upper lip and nasal septum, because it offers patient’s a faster recovery time and little blood loss. In addition, patients suffer less discomfort and rely on fewer pain medications. Read more
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