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Rhinology/Allergy

Minimally Invasive Pituitary Surgery

Monday, October 2, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: 102AB

    Lead Presenter(s)

  • Brent A. Senior, MD

    Harold C. Pillsbury, III Distinguished Professor
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
    Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    • Co-Presenter(s)

  • CK

    Cristine Klatt-Cromwell, MD

    Assistant Professor
    University of North Carolina, USA

Disclosure(s):
Brent A. Senior, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This course will offer the author's experience with over 20 years of performing Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery. Participants will be provided with practical step by step technique, tips and tricks to achieve optimal outcomes, as well as a succinct description highlighting the role of the otolaryngologist in pituitary surgery. Expected outcomes and complication management, including CSF leaks, will be discussed.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: To describe the critical anatomy necessary to know for minimally invasive pituitary surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: To provide tips and tricks in order to optimize outcomes in minimally invasive pituitary surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: To review team-building, advantages, and expected outcomes of endoscopic pituitary surgery

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: This will provide the author's experience and evolution in the development of endoscopic pituitary surgery over nearly 25 years of performing it.