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  1. Rich W. Byrne, M.D.

    Rich W. Byrne, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Endoscopic procedure, Transsphenoidal surgery, Craniotomy, Minimally invasive surgery, Brain tumor surgery, Keyhole cra...niotomy, Brain biopsy, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Peripheral nerve tumor surgery, Epilepsy, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Brain metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Oligoastrocytoma, Glioma, Skull base tumor, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Peripheral nerve tumor, Neuroblastoma, Chondrosarcoma, Brainstem tumor, Brain tumor-associated epilepsy, Glioma-associated epilepsy

  2. Kaisorn L. Chaichana, M.D.

    Kaisorn L. Chaichana, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Radiation therapy, Endoscopic procedure, Transsphenoidal surgery, Brain stereotactic radiosurgery, Craniotomy, Awake br...ain surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Pituitary tumor surgery, Laser ablation, Brain tumor surgery, Laser interstitial thermal therapy, Keyhole craniotomy, Brain biopsy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Gamma knife surgery, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Peripheral nerve tumor surgery, Endoscopic skull base surgery, External ventricular drain placement, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Brain metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Oligoastrocytoma, Glioma, Ependymoma, Skull base tumor, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Spinal cord tumor, Peripheral nerve tumor, Neuroblastoma, Chondrosarcoma, Optic glioma, Brainstem tumor, Pineal gland tumor, Brain tumor-associated epilepsy, Glioma-associated epilepsy, Schwannoma

  3. Jake G. Eide, M.D.

    Jake G. Eide, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Transsphenoidal surgery, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Facial fracture repair, Reconstructive surgery, Endoscopic skull bas...e surgery, Open skull base surgery, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Chronic sinusitis, Nasal polyps, Sinusitis, Samter's triad, CSF leak, Skull base tumor, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, Nasal obstruction, Encephalocele, Neuroblastoma, Chondrosarcoma, Sinonasal cancer, Inverting papilloma, Sinonasal melanoma

  4. Rijul S. Kshirsagar, M.D.

    Rijul S. Kshirsagar, M.D.

    1. Otolaryngologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Transsphenoidal surgery, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Facial fracture repair, Septoplasty, Turbinate surgery, Endoscopic s...kull base surgery, Dacryocystorhinostomy, Open skull base surgery, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Chronic sinusitis, Nasal polyps, Sinusitis, Samter's triad, CSF leak, Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, Skull base tumor, Deviated septum, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Nasal and paranasal tumors, CSF rhinorrhea, Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma, Nasal obstruction, Encephalocele, Chondrosarcoma, Sinonasal cancer, Inverting papilloma, Sinonasal melanoma

  5. Michael J. Marino, M.D.
    Areas of focus:

    Transsphenoidal surgery, Endoscopic sinus surgery, Transnasal endoscopic procedure, Endoscopic skull base surgery, Dacr...yocystorhinostomy, Head and neck cancer, Pituitary tumor, Chronic sinusitis, Nasal polyps, CSF leak, Skull base tumor, Esthesioneuroblastoma, Nasal and paranasal tumors, Jaw tumors and cysts, CSF rhinorrhea, Nasopharyngeal carcinoma

  6. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D.

    Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Jacksonville, FL
    Areas of focus:

    Radiation therapy, Endoscopic procedure, Transsphenoidal surgery, Craniotomy, Awake brain surgery, Minimally invasive s...urgery, Pituitary tumor surgery, Brain tumor surgery, Keyhole craniotomy, Brain biopsy, Stereotactic radiosurgery, Spine tumor surgery, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Endoscopic skull base surgery, Epilepsy, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Brain metastasis, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, Oligoastrocytoma, Glioma, Ependymoma, Skull base tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Embryonal tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Diffuse midline glioma, Plexiform neurofibroma, Brainstem tumor, Brain tumor-associated epilepsy, Glioma-associated epilepsy, Schwannoma

  7. Ali Turkmani, M.D.

    Ali Turkmani, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Phoenix, AZ
    Areas of focus:

    Carotid angiogram, Endovascular treatment, Spinal fusion, Spinal cord stimulation, Embolization therapy, Carotid angiop...lasty and stenting, Transsphenoidal surgery, Brain stereotactic radiosurgery, Brain mapping, Awake brain surgery, Cerebral angiogram, Brain tumor surgery, Brain shunt placement, Spinal angiogram, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Lumbar diskectomy, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Microvascular surgery, Brain endoscopy, Endoscopic skull base surgery, Brain aneurysm surgery, Temporal lobectomy, Stroke, Epilepsy, Trigeminal neuralgia, Meningioma, Carotid artery disease, Hydrocephalus, Brain cancer, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Brain aneurysm, Brain AVM, Brain metastasis, Astrocytoma, Glioma, Herniated disk, Skull base tumor, Cerebrovascular disease, Lumbar radiculopathy, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Cervical herniated disk, Dural arteriovenous fistula, Brain hemorrhage, Carotid artery dissection, Brain lymphoma, Low grade glioma of brain, Cavernous hemangioma

  8. Jamie J. Van Gompel, M.D.

    Jamie J. Van Gompel, M.D.

    1. Neurosurgeon
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Endoscopic procedure, Transsphenoidal surgery, Craniotomy, Epilepsy surgery, Acoustic neuroma surgery, Pituitary tumor ...surgery, Brain tumor surgery, Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging, Brain biopsy, Computer assisted brain surgery, Minimally invasive neurosurgery, Skull base surgery, Epilepsy, Meningioma, Acoustic neuroma, Pituitary tumor, Craniopharyngioma, Chordoma, Brain tumor, CSF leak, Cavernous malformations, Skull base tumor, Nerve sheath tumor, Embryonal tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Pineal gland tumor

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Transsphenoidal care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Transsphenoidal surgery. NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms. https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/transsphenoidal-surgery. Accessed April 17, 2025.
  2. Kuo JS, et al. Congress of Neurological Surgeons systematic review and evidence-based guideline on surgical techniques and technologies for the management of patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. Neurosurgery. 2016; doi:10.1227/NEU.0000000000001390.
  3. Quinones-Hinojosa A, et al., eds. Endoscopic endonasal pituitary and skull base surgery. In: Schmidek & Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 17, 2025.
  4. Swearingen B. Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas and other sellar masses. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 17, 2025.
  5. Winn HR, ed. Avoidance of complications in neurosurgery. In: Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 17, 2025.
  6. Gropper MA, et al., eds. Anesthesia for neurologic surgery and neurointerventions. Miller's Anesthesia. 10th ed. 2025; Elsevier. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed April 17, 2025.
  7. Guinto G, et al. Current and future perspectives of microscopic and endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas: A narrative review. Archives of Medical Research. 2023; doi:10.1016/j.arcmed.2023.102872.
  8. Fang CH, et al. Overview of pituitary surgery. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2022; doi:10.1016/j.otc.2022.01.001.
  9. Rennert RC, et al. Microscopic transsphenoidal surgery in the era of endoscopy: Are there any advantages? Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2022; doi:10.1016/j.otc.2021.12.010.
  10. Chavez-Herrera VR, et al. Endonasal endoscopic surgery for pituitary adenomas. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2024; doi:10.1016/j.clineuro.2024.108172.
  11. Shafiq I, et al. Advancement in perioperative management of pituitary adenomas — Current concepts and best practices. Journal of Neuroendocrinology. 2024; doi:10.1111/jne.13427.
  12. Perez-Vega C, et al. Fluid restriction after transsphenoidal surgery for the prevention of delayed hyponatremia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Endocrine Practice. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.eprac.2021.07.003.
  13. Zhou Z, et al. Risk factors for postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage after transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma: A meta-analysis and systematic review. BMC Neurology. 2021; doi:10.1186/s12883-021-02440-0.
  14. Pituitary tumors treatment — For health professionals. National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/pituitary/hp/pituitary-treatment-pdq#section/all. Accessed May 2, 2025.
  15. Surgery for pituitary tumors. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/pituitary-tumors/treating/surgery.html. Accessed April 25, 2025.
  16. Swearingen, B. Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas and other sellar masses. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 25, 2025.
  17. Shih HA. Radiation therapy of pituitary tumors. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed April 25, 2025.
  18. Health Education & Content Services. Endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
  19. Health Education & Content Services. Preparing for your surgery or procedure. Mayo Clinic; 2023.

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