Transsphenoidal Surgery for Tumor

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Transsphenoidal surgery is an endoscopic procedure where our fellowship-trained neurosurgeons remove a pituitary tumor via the nasal cavity. The patient will require hospitalization for two to five days after the surgery.

The expert neurosurgeons at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) (NSPC) provide top-notch transsphenoidal surgery for removal of a pituitary tumor.

What Is Transsphenoidal Surgery?

The process includes cutting into the sinus cavity, inserting a camera and then removing part of the sphenoid sinus in order to access the pituitary cavity. From there, your neurosurgeon will remove the tumor in small pieces leaving the pituitary gland intact.

General anesthesia is used and our patients are typically hospitalized for 2-5 days after the procedure for close monitoring. After release, you will be able to return to work in 3 to 6 weeks. A follow-up MRI scan will help assess the success of your surgery.

What Conditions Does Transsphenoidal Surgery Treat?

Our board-certified neurosurgeons use transsphenoidal surgery to treat pituitary adenomas. These tumors are most likely benign and fall into the two categories of either secretory or non-secretory. This is in reference to the secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland.

If you have Cushing’s Disease, Macroadenoma or Acromegaly, come in today to our New York office to meet with our multi-disciplinary team to learn more about transsphenoidal surgery.

If you are more interested in learning about pituitary tumors and how our doctors can help, please view the video below where NSPC’s Dr. Michael Brisman explains pituitary tumors and treatment options.

Video: Pituitary Tumors with NSPC’s Dr. Michael Brisman

World-Class Transsphenoidal Surgery at NSPC

We are always at the forefront of innovative techniques in order to provide you with a superior experience. If transsphenoidal surgery does not completely resolve your cancer, we have follow-up tools such as the Gamma Knife, a form of stereotactic surgery, in our arsenal to help in your battle with cancer.

Our leading-edge doctors employ Gamma Knife in the treatment of other neurological disorders, including primary malignant brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, and brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Come in today to see how we can help you.

The expert neurosurgeons at NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) (NSPC) provide top-notch transsphenoidal surgery for removal of a pituitary tumor. Our centers are located in the New York tri-state region, including our Long Island Brain Tumor Center. Contact us to discuss the best surgical treatment option for you.

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BETHPAGE
4250 Hempstead Turnpike Suite 4,
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 605-2720

COMMACK
353 Veterans Memorial Hwy,
Commack, NY 11725
(631) 864-3900

LAKE SUCCESS
One Hollow Lane, Suite 212
Lake Success, NY 11042
(516) 442-2250

MANHATTAN
215 E. 77th Street Ground Floor
New York, NY 10075
(646) 809-4719

PORT JEFFERSON STATION
1500-8A Route 112,
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
(631) 828-3001

ROCKVILLE CENTRE
100 Merrick Road, Suite 128W
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
(516) 255-9031

WEST ISLIP
500 Montauk Hwy
West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 983-8400

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