Implementation of a Standardized Interdisciplinary Perioperative Protocol for Patients Undergoing Transsphenoidal Surgery: Impact on Patient Outcomes

• Published in: World neurosurgery Vol. 190; pp. e331 - e340
• Main Authors: Sanchez-Garavito, Jesus E., Perez-Vega, Carlos, Iyer, Harshvardhan, Rios-Zermeno, Jorge, Martinez, Guiselle Navarro, Navarro Garcia de Llano, Juan Pablo, Chang, Alice Y., Donaldson, Angela M., Olomu, Osarenoma U., Chaichana, Kaisorn L., Quiñones-Hinojosa, Alfredo, Almeida, Joao Paulo, Samson, Susan L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.10.2024
• Subjects: Endoscopic endonasal; Hyponatremia; Length of stay; Patient outcomes; Pituitary adenoma; Protocol; Transsphenoidal surgery; RR; Hyponatremia; OR; POD; Transsphenoidal surgery; DI; MRI; Patient outcomes; CI; ACTH; IV; AVD; LOS; Pituitary adenoma; CSF; Protocol; Endoscopic endonasal; Length of stay

Advances in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery have led to improved postoperative outcomes after pituitary adenoma resection, including reduced length of stay, complications and readmission rates, without compromising safety and satisfaction. Our team implemented a perioperative protocol i...