Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach for Acromegaly with Remission Rates in 401 Patients: 2010 Consensus Criteria

Transsphenoidal surgery is the first-choice treatment for acromegaly. Postoperative remission is an important predictor of outcome. Various factors have been described as markers of remission: preoperative mean growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 levels, cavernous sinus invasion, tumor size, extrapseudocapsular resection, and experience of the surgeon.

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Source: World Neurosurgery - September 5, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Ihsan Anik, Burak Cabuk, Aykut Gokbel, Alev Selek, Berrin Cetinarslan, Yonca Anik, Savas Ceylan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research