Pituitary gland is a hormonal gland located in the center of the head and front – lower part of the brain. The main function is to regulate hormonal system which is one of the most important systems in the body. 15% of brain tumors is pituitary tumors. Symptoms related to pressure for surrounding tissues in the tumors of this gland and secreted hormones are observed. As the pituitary gland is located in the back – upper part of sphenoid sinus in the back – upper part of nasal cavity, entering to and intervening in these tumors from nasal cavity minimizes the damage to surrounding tissues. This surgery is performed by neurosurgeon and otolaryngologist. During the surgery, opening of the road from nasal passages to sphenoid sinus and sella region in the back wall of sinus is performed by otolaryngologist and then the removal of tissue entering into the pituitary gland is performed by neurosurgeon.

The advantage of the endoscopic method in comparison with classical method is the absence of insensibility in the lip area, having fewer complaints such as nasal bleeding, nasal congestion, not using tampon and the length of stay at hospital being less as it is less invasive. At the same time, it is possible to regulate tumor seeing the parts of sella which cannot be seen with microscope by means of angled endoscopes.

The surgeries of endoscopic pituitary and endoscopic skull base are performed in Azerbaijan together with our professional team and you dont need to go out of the country for these surgeries.