Endoscopic Endonasal versus Microsurgical Transsphenoidal Approach for Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

摘要

BACKGROUND: The pituitary adenoma causing acromegaly is typically resected through a transsphenoidal approach and visualized with an operating microscope or endoscope. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the clinical efficacy of endoscopic and microsurgical approaches.