Stereotactic Radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas: A review of literature

Authors

  • Kaynat Siddiqui Intern, Department of Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi
  • Saqib Kamran Bakhshi Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Shahzad Shamim Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-005

Abstract

Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a choice of treatment for pituitary adenomas (PA), particularly for residual or recurrent disease, apart from surgery. It has a progression free survival and endocrine remission rate comparable to surgery, with fewer side effects, making it an ideal tool for dealing with PA. In this review, we have discussed the role of SRS for primary as well as post-operative residual/ recurrent PA, and have assessed its safety and outcomes.
Keywords: Pituitary adenoma, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, SRS, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Published

2022-02-03

How to Cite

Kaynat Siddiqui, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, & Muhammad Shahzad Shamim. (2022). Stereotactic Radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas: A review of literature. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 72(01), 185. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.22-005

Issue

Section

EVIDENCE BASED NEURO-ONCOLOGY

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