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ea0056gp202 | Pituitary Clinical | ECE2018

Endoscopic vs microscopic transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Broersen Leonie H A , Biermasz Nienke R , van Furth Wouter R , de Vries Friso , Verstegen Marco J T , Dekkers Olaf M , Pereira Alberto M

Background: Cushing’s disease is caused by an adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary adenoma, resulting in glucocorticoid excess. First-choice treatment is transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, using either a microscopic or endoscopic technique. Convincing evidence supporting the choice for one of both techniques, either based on treatment results or complication rate, is lacking.Objective: We aimed to compare endoscopic and microscopic...