[Trannasal-transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery of the sphenoid sinus and the sella turcica].

OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of this study is reporting our experience with transnasal endoscopic technique to management of the sphenoidal and the sellar lesions.

METHOD

Forty one patients were management under endoscope who suffered from pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngioma and sphenoidal lesions, et al.

RESULTS

In forty one cases of the sphenoidal and the sellar lesions, thirty two surgeries were successful. One patient died of bleeding, five developed the foramen of nasal septum, the adhesion of nasal cavity was complicated in three patients.

CONCLUSION

The endoscope has the advantage of improved visualization, angled view, and a wide panoramic perspective. The transnasal-transspheniodal endoscopic technique is a effective, minimally invasive approach. But there are its disadvantages and occurred severe complication. Surgeons should be understood its feasibility, limits and indication.