"...offers a relatively comprehensive accumulation of information on the different functional subtypes of pituitary tumor and on the extant modes of treatment. On the whole, the text is quite readable, and the chapters are sufficiently compact and to the point that they can be read quickly and efficiently for guidance on the specific issues they cover...its accumulation of much pituitary wisdom into a small space is well organized, well written, and compact enough not to overwhelm. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subset of intracranial tumors." - Neuro-Oncology ...achieves the goal of teaching patient management while delivering the basis on which the management concepts stand. - J. Neurosurg.

• 1 Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas.- 2 Prolactinoma.- 3 Acromegaly.- 4 Cushing’s Disease.- 5 Nonfunctioning Pituitary Tumors.- 6 Visual Manifestations of Pituitary Tumors.- 7 Surgical Assessment and Anesthetic Management of the Pituitary Patient.- 8 Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 9 Transcranial Surgery.- 10 Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 11 Early Postoperative Management of Pituitary Tumors.- 12 Long-Term Postoperative Management.- 13 Conventional Radiotherapy for Pituitary Adenomas.- 14 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Secretory Pituitary Adenomas.- 15 Parasellar Lesions Other Than Pituitary Adenomas.- 16 A Patient’s Perspective on Pituitary Tumors.

"...offers a relatively comprehensive accumulation of information on the different functional subtypes of pituitary tumor and on the extant modes of treatment. On the whole, the text is quite readable, and the chapters are sufficiently compact and to the point that they can be read quickly and efficiently for guidance on the specific issues they cover...its accumulation of much pituitary wisdom into a small space is well organized, well written, and compact enough not to overwhelm. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subset of intracranial tumors." - Neuro-Oncology ...achieves the goal of teaching patient management while delivering the basis on which the management concepts stand. - J. Neurosurg.

• 1 Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas.- 2 Prolactinoma.- 3 Acromegaly.- 4 Cushing’s Disease.- 5 Nonfunctioning Pituitary Tumors.- 6 Visual Manifestations of Pituitary Tumors.- 7 Surgical Assessment and Anesthetic Management of the Pituitary Patient.- 8 Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 9 Transcranial Surgery.- 10 Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 11 Early Postoperative Management of Pituitary Tumors.- 12 Long-Term Postoperative Management.- 13 Conventional Radiotherapy for Pituitary Adenomas.- 14 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Secretory Pituitary Adenomas.- 15 Parasellar Lesions Other Than Pituitary Adenomas.- 16 A Patient’s Perspective on Pituitary Tumors.

"...offers a relatively comprehensive accumulation of information on the different functional subtypes of pituitary tumor and on the extant modes of treatment. On the whole, the text is quite readable, and the chapters are sufficiently compact and to the point that they can be read quickly and efficiently for guidance on the specific issues they cover...its accumulation of much pituitary wisdom into a small space is well organized, well written, and compact enough not to overwhelm. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subset of intracranial tumors." - Neuro-Oncology ...achieves the goal of teaching patient management while delivering the basis on which the management concepts stand. - J. Neurosurg.

• 1 Pathogenesis of Pituitary Adenomas.- 2 Prolactinoma.- 3 Acromegaly.- 4 Cushing’s Disease.- 5 Nonfunctioning Pituitary Tumors.- 6 Visual Manifestations of Pituitary Tumors.- 7 Surgical Assessment and Anesthetic Management of the Pituitary Patient.- 8 Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 9 Transcranial Surgery.- 10 Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.- 11 Early Postoperative Management of Pituitary Tumors.- 12 Long-Term Postoperative Management.- 13 Conventional Radiotherapy for Pituitary Adenomas.- 14 Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Secretory Pituitary Adenomas.- 15 Parasellar Lesions Other Than Pituitary Adenomas.- 16 A Patient’s Perspective on Pituitary Tumors.