What are Pituitary Tumors?

Pituitary tumors are unusual growths of cells in the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland located in the base of the brain, behind the back of the nose. It functions to make hormones that affect other glands and many bodily functions. Pituitary tumors can either overproduce or inadequately produce hormones that regulate vital body processes. Most of the pituitary tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and asymptomatic. They can go undiagnosed for the remaining life of the patients. However, when tumors grow in size and cause symptoms, treatment is recommended.

Treatment of Pituitary Tumors in Hyderabad at Arete Hospitals is planned by a team of experts based on the severity of the condition caused by pituitary tumors, the tumor size, the patient’s age, and the patient’s general health condition.

The main treatment options recommended for pituitary tumors include surgery, radiation therapy, drug therapy, and hormone replacement therapy. Active surveillance is recommended in case of asymptomatic pituitary tumors with normal functioning hormones. It helps in close monitoring of the patient with frequent check-ups and testing to look for evidence of growth and progression of the tumor. The treatment of pituitary tumors starts when the patient starts showing symptoms. Radiation therapy helps to heat destroy tumors while medications can help shrink small pituitary tumors or stop the production of excess hormones.

Timely treatment of large pituitary adenomas can prevent the patient from suffering from serious health issues caused by effects on the normal pituitary gland, brain, and optic nerves. The neuroscience experts, neurologists, and neurosurgeons in Hyderabad at Arete Hospitals offer the most advanced treatments for pituitary tumors of various types. These include pituitary microadenoma, pituitary macroadenoma, functional pituitary tumors, and non-practical pituitary tumors.

Benefits of Pituitary Tumor Surgery

• Some degree of relief from symptoms of pituitary tumors, including those associated with increased hormone production and the symptoms because of the pressing of tumors on the surrounding structures. The extent of relief possible depends upon the particular condition of the patient.
• No further damage to adjacent structures and other affected regions of the body
• No further growth of the pituitary tumor and halt of excess hormone production, making it more likely for the body to get back to normal physiological levels.

Connect with the best Pituitary Tumor Treatment Doctors in Hyderabad at Arete Hospitals for expert care and comprehensive information on this condition diagnosis and treatment.

What Does Pituitary Tumor Surgery Involve?

The most common surgical approaches to treat pituitary tumors include:

• Endonasal endoscopic surgery- In this surgery, the pituitary tumors are removed through the nose and sinuses, without making cuts in the skull or the face. Neurosurgeons perform this operation with the help of an endoscope- a small device equipped with bright light and a high-resolution camera at its end. After inserting an endoscope through the nose and getting access to the pituitary tumors, the surgeon uses special surgical instruments attached to the endoscope to remove the tumors.
• Neuroendoscopic surgery- Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery in Hyderabad involves the endoscopic removal of pituitary tumors through a small hole in the skull or mouth/nose.
• Craniotomy- In this surgery, the surgeon cuts the patient’s skull and removes a portion of the skull bone. Then, the surgeon finds and removes the tumor as much as possible without harming the brain. Once done, the surgeon replaces the bone and closes the incision.

Post Surgery Care After discharge

The patient must follow the below-listed post-operative instructions given by the doctor.

• Do not try blowing your nose for a few weeks post-surgery and wait for the site to heal. Avoid direct pressure on the face for 4 weeks. Try sneezing with an open mouth to avoid high pressure in the head for 12 weeks.
• Avoid smoking.
• Sleep with head raised at least 30 degrees for 10 days if there is CSF leakage
• Go for follow-up visits within days or weeks to test for the level of pituitary hormones and check for the success of the surgery. If not appropriate, take hormone replacements
• Go for radiation therapy, if any part of the pituitary tumor can’t be surgically removed. Continue follow-up visits for several years.
• Start with light physical activities for the initial few days after surgery and then gradually increase the level.
• Get enough rest.
• Take leave from work for 2-4 weeks if having a sedentary job or 6 weeks if physically active job.
• Resume routine activities including s-ex after 6 weeks or when advised by the surgeon.
• Avoid lifting weights of more than 10 lbs or bending for 12 weeks.
• Do not take a shower or immerse the surgical sites in water until allowed by the surgeon. 

Effectiveness of Pituitary Tumor Surgery

Surgical removal of pituitary tumors is the best possible approach with a success rate of above 90%. Radiosurgery is the safe and effective treatment option for residual tumors or tumors situated in critical areas.

1. Why Choose Arete Hospitals for Pituitary Tumor Treatment or Surgery?

At Arete Hospitals, Best Pituitary Tumor Treatment Hospital in Hyderabad, fully-equipped operation theaters with cutting-edge technologies and equipment are available to perform minimally invasive surgeries for pituitary tumors with the best possible outcomes. Our neurosurgeons utilize high-end imaging and surgical techniques to precisely plan and perform pituitary tumor surgery, using the least-invasive approach possible. They make sure the patients are comfortable and receive the best care and treatment that help ensure best treatment outcomes and improved quality of life.

2. Is Pituitary Tumor Curable?

Yes, most pituitary tumors are curable. If they are diagnosed early, patients with pituitary tumors can recover faster. However, if pituitary tumors grow very large or rapidly, they are more likely to cause health issues and their treatment would be more difficult.

3. How Long Does it Take to Recover From Pituitary Tumor Surgery?

If the patient is operated on through the skull, the patient may feel tired for a couple of weeks following surgery. The patient may experience mild headaches or problems concentrating. The surgical incisions remain sore for about 5 days. Full recovery is possible in up to 6 weeks.

4. What are the Advantages of Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery?

• Endonasal endoscopic surgery offers various benefits over other alternatives: Helps access pituitary tumors in those regions which are hard to reach by traditional surgery
• Offers minimally invasive options resulting in less pain and quick recovery than conventional surgery. No visible scar left behind on the face or scalp. Patients can immediately start radiation therapy, if needed, without waiting for the healing of incisions

To get more details on skull based and tumor surgeries of the brain get in touch with Brain Tumor Surgeries Doctors in Hyderabad at Arete Hospitals.