Laws Edward R., Lanzino Giuseppe (eds.) Transsphenoidal Surgery

Saunders, 2010. — 320 p. — ISBN: 978-1416002925Transsphenoidal Surgery, by Drs. Laws and Lanzino, captures all of today's clinical knowledge on the multidisciplinary management of pituitary tumors, with a focus on surgical techniques. Acclaimed international experts bring you detailed guidance on natural history, radiologic and clinical aspects, surgical indications, and resection techniques. What’s more, case presentations and clinical photographs help you reduce the risk of error and advance your own surgical skills.Reflections on the Evolution of Pituitary Tumor Surgery with Emphasis on the Transsphenoidal Approach
History of Transsphenoidal Surgery for Pituitary Tumors
Principles and Pitfalls of Anesthesia for Transsphenoidal Surgery
The Perioperative Care of the Pituitary Patient
The Neuro-Ophthalmology of Pituitary Tumors
Rhinological Evaluation
Imaging of the Sella and Parasellar Region
Intraoperative Imaging: Current Trends, Technology, and Future Directions
Classification, Pathobiology Molecular Markers, and Intraoperative Pathology
Surgical Anatomy of the Sellar Region
Microsurgical Approaches for Transsphenoidal Surgery
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery: Anatomy, Instrumentation, Techniques
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: Results and Complications
The Role of Transsphenoidal Surgery in the Management of Complex Lesions Involving the Skull Base
Closure Methods
Complications: Avoidance and Management
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Recurrent Disease
Transsphenoidal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Cushing's Disease: Pitfalls, Results, and Long-Term Follow-up
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Acromegaly
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Prolactinomas
Transsphenoidal Surgery for Nonfunctioning Adenomas
Pituitary Carcinoma
Pituitary Metastases
Pituitary Tumors in Infancy and Childhood
Anatomical Approach to Giant Pituitary Tumors
Radiotherapy for Pituitary Tumors
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pituitary Adenomas