Preoperative risk factors for postoperative complications in endoscopic pituitary surgery: a systematic review

ConclusionBased on current literature, of low to medium quality, it is not possible to comprehensively quantify risk factors for complications. Nevertheless, older age and intraventricular extension were associated with increased postoperative complications. Future research should aim at prospective data collection, reporting of outcomes, and uniformity of definitions. Only then a proper risk analysis can be performed for endoscopic pituitary surgery.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research