Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery: A Revolutionary Evolution

Abstract

Initially, it was endoscope-assisted microscopic surgery, which soon transformed into purely endoscopic surgery. [...]dawned a new era of pituitary surgery. Let us be clear that in these days of heightened patient awareness, widespread availability of a wealth of information from the internet, the veracity of which cannot always be vouched for, it becomes all the more reason for the competitive neurosurgeon to be abreast with the latest know-how in the professional frontDriving force of market and training programs. In few years or decade from now, the word “learning curve” will become obsolete in endoscopic surgery; just like we never hear about “learning curve” for hand/eye coordination for using microscopes in neurosurgery. Along with all these exciting changes going on, with better resolution cameras, vetting of sophisticated instruments, and with the ethos of patient safety, comfort along with best clinical outcomes prime in mind of every dynamic neurosurgeon, endoscopic pituitary surgery may be the next revolutionary evolution in neurosurgery akin to microscopic surgery is seen in the latter half of the 20th century.