Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection appears adequate to support the use of the procedure, provided that the normal arrangements are in place for consent, audit and clinical governance.

1.2 The procedure should be carried out by clinicians with special experience in endoscopic pituitary surgery, and within a multidisciplinary centre.