Twenty Years of Research on Pituitary Tumors Studying Prognostic Factors After Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying pituitary tumors, which are a varied group of tumors affecting the pituitary gland. This observational study focuses on collecting detailed clinical, biochemical, morphological, and pathological data from over 1600 patients who have undergone neurosurgical removal of pituitary tumors in the past 20 years. The goal is to develop a prognostic classification to better predict tumor behavior and outcomes, as current data on epidemiology and prognosis are inconclusive. The study involves patients who have had surgery for pituitary tumors, with data collected retrospectively and prospectively. The main focus is on monitoring the frequency of disease recurrence. Participants have been followed for at least two years after their tumor removal, allowing researchers to track tumor recurrence over time. Participants will be observed from enrollment through 24 months of follow-up to assess tumor recurrence. Researchers will gather information from medical records and follow-up visits to evaluate outcomes. This study does not involve any experimental treatment, but rather monitors surgical outcomes and tumor behavior to improve future understanding of pituitary tumors.

A Twenty-years' Experience in Pituitary Disease.