Radiation therapy rather than prior surgery reduces extent of resection during endonasal endoscopic reoperation for craniopharyngioma

ConclusionsWhile RT for residual or recurrent craniopharyngioma may delay time to recurrence, ability to achieve GTR with additional surgery is reduced. In the case of recurrent craniopharyngioma, if GTR can be achieved, consideration should be given to endonasal reoperation prior to the decision to irradiate residual or recurrent tumor.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research