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Outcome Analysis of Endoscopic Resection of Pituitary Adenomas

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pituitary Adenoma
Registration Number
NCT06156020
Lead Sponsor
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Brief Summary

The goal of this prospective study is to learn about the operative outcomes in patients with pituitary adenoma who receive endoscopic resection.

The main question it aims to answer is:

• What are the outcomes of patient following endoscopic resection? including visual, hormonal, survival, and functional outcomes.

Participants' data including clinical history, laboratory data, radiographic images, intraoperative videos will be evaluated and analyzed.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patient
  • Pathological diagnosis of pituitary adenoma
  • Underwent endoscopic endonasal resection
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18 or > 80 years
  • Non-pituitary adenoma pathologies
  • Underwent non-endoscopic surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diabetes insipidus6 months

Postoperatively, the patient's urine output and urine specific gravity will be measured to determine if the patient had diabetes insipidus. If the patient had diabetes insipidus, the duration of the diabetes insipidus will be recorded.

Cortisol level6 months

Postoperative serum cortisol level will be measured and compared to preoperative levels.

Visual field6 months

The postoperative visual field will be assessed with standard visual perimetry and compared with preoperative measurements.

Thyroid hormone level6 months

Postoperative serum TSH and free T4 level will be measured and compared to preoperative levels.

IGF-1 level6 months

Postoperative serum IGF-1 level will be measured and compared to preoperative levels.

Prolactin level6 months

Postoperative serum prolactin level will be measured and compared to preoperative levels.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

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Tainan, Taiwan

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
🇨🇳Tainan, Taiwan
Jung-Shun Lee
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