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An approach to endoscopic pituitary surgery is outlined, with comments on otolaryngology (ENT) and neurosurgical operative technique. Problems encountered during this type of surgery are illustrated, and future developments of this technique are discussed. During transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, the use of endoscopes provides additional safety and operative ability.
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Rodziewicz, G.S., Kelley, R.T., Kellman, R.M., Smith, M.V. (1998). Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Present and Future. In: Hellwig, D., Bauer, B.L. (eds) Minimally Invasive Techniques for Neurosurgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-58731-3_20
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