Minimally Invasive Pituitary Surgery

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PT

Location: 502B

Mentor(s)

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Brent A. Senior, MD

Harold C. Pillsbury, III Distinguished Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Lead Presenter(s)

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Cristine Klatt-Cromwell, MD

Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

This course will offer the author's experience with over 20 years of performing Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery. Participants will be provided with practical step by step technique, tips and tricks to achieve optimal outcomes, as well as a succinct description highlighting the role of the otolaryngologist in pituitary surgery. Expected outcomes and complication management, including CSF leaks, will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

To describe the critical anatomy necessary to know for minimally invasive pituitary surgery
To provide tips and tricks in order to optimize outcomes in minimally invasive pituitary surgery
To review team-building, advantages, and expected outcomes of endoscopic pituitary surgery