Pituitary Tumour Surgery in Bangalore
Minimally invasive endoscopic pituitary surgery at Bangalore's top neurosurgery centres.
Pituitary tumours (adenomas) are abnormal growths in the pituitary gland — the master gland at the base of the brain that controls hormones throughout the body. Most are benign but can cause hormonal imbalances, vision problems, and headaches. Bangalore's neurosurgeons specialise in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery — a minimally invasive approach through the nose — that removes pituitary tumours without any external incision, with minimal recovery time.
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Symptoms of Pituitary Tumour
Headaches — often behind the eyes
Vision problems — peripheral vision loss (bitemporal hemianopia)
Hormonal symptoms: irregular periods, infertility, galactorrhoea (milk production)
Acromegaly: enlarged hands, feet, and facial features (growth hormone excess)
Cushing's disease: weight gain, stretch marks, high blood pressure (cortisol excess)
Fatigue and weakness (hormone deficiency)
Sexual dysfunction
Diabetes insipidus (excessive thirst and urination)
Causes & Risk Factors
Most pituitary adenomas have no known cause
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) — genetic syndrome
McCune-Albright syndrome
Carney complex
Familial isolated pituitary adenoma (FIPA)
Treatment Options
Pituitary Tumour Treatment in Bangalore
Bangalore's top neurosurgery hospitals offer the full spectrum of treatment options for Pituitary Tumour.
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Surgery
The standard approach: a neurosurgeon and ENT surgeon work together to remove the tumour through the nose using an endoscope. No external incision, minimal recovery.
Medical Management
Dopamine agonists (cabergoline, bromocriptine) shrink prolactinomas effectively. Somatostatin analogues control growth hormone in acromegaly.
Gamma Knife / Stereotactic Radiosurgery
For residual or recurrent tumours after surgery, or for patients who cannot have surgery. Precise radiation delivered to the tumour.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
After surgery, some patients need hormone replacement for pituitary hormone deficiencies. Managed by an endocrinologist.
Why Choose Bangalore for Pituitary Tumour Treatment?
Bangalore's neurosurgery centres have dedicated pituitary surgery programmes with joint neurosurgery-endocrinology teams. Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery — the minimally invasive gold standard — is routinely performed at Manipal, Apollo, and Narayana Health City. Intraoperative MRI and neuronavigation ensure complete tumour removal while protecting the normal pituitary gland.
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Cost of Pituitary Tumour Surgery in Bangalore
Endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery: ₹2–5 lakh. Gamma Knife: ₹1.5–3 lakh. Medical management (cabergoline) is relatively inexpensive. Endocrinology follow-up is ongoing.
Recovery Timeline
Monitored for CSF leak, diabetes insipidus, and hormonal changes. Nasal packing removed.
Avoid blowing nose, sneezing, or straining. Nasal saline rinses. Headache improving.
Return to desk work. Endocrinology review for hormone levels. MRI at 3 months.
Vision improvement continues. Hormone levels normalise or are managed with replacement.
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