Pituitary Gland and Skull Base Surgery

Whenever possible, our skull base surgeons use minimally invasive techniques that require only a few small incisions.  

For example, we may be able to remove a tumor through your nose instead of performing a craniotomy (removing a piece of your skull). Compared to open surgery, which does require a craniotomy, your recovery from minimally invasive surgery should be quicker and less painful. 

If you do need open surgery, you’ll find yourself in capable hands. Our otolaryngologists and neurosurgeons frequently operate in pairs, offering dual expertise for the most complex surgeries.

No matter what type of surgery you have, you can rest assured we’re focused on your long-term quality of life.

Because we perform so many skull base surgeries each year, we understand which approaches work best to remove different tumors—and protect nearby structures. This helps us preserve some of your most important abilities, including:  

• Balance  

• Facial movement 

• Hearing 

• Sight 

• Speech 

• Swallowing 

We also use imaging technology (intraoperative CT or MRI) during all major procedures. This helps us see tumors and surrounding structures up close, in real time.