Pituitary lesions often present as hormone disturbances, headaches or vision problems in patients who need continued care. By referring these patients to RUSH, physicians can ensure that they will find effective treatment from a team of neurosurgeons, radiologists, ear, nose and throat specialists and oncologists when needed.
Our team specializes in complex skull base and pituitary pathologies, including those in patients who have already had prior surgeries and treatments. These patients can expect state-of-the-art care from fellowship-trained surgeons who specialize in endoscopic endonasal approaches, as well as open transcranial, transfacial approaches.
Patients who are referred to RUSH are usually seen within 48 hours. Many can find same-day appointments with multiple providers. Referring physicians can expect personal and prompt communication from their patients’ care teams at every step of treatment.
What sets RUSH apart?
RUSH’s pituitary tumor surgery providers are among the best in the Midwest and throughout the nation. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranks RUSH University Medical Center No. 14 in the country for neurology and neurosurgery and No. 22 for ear, nose and throat services.
At RUSH:
- Our physicians specialize in minimally invasive transsphenoidal surgery, which allows patients to have faster recovery and fewer functional and aesthetic side effects.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery using the TrueBeam Stx radiosurgery system allows our surgeons to treat tumors with pinpoint accuracy.
- We provide a team approach to care for patients in need of coordinated services with neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, ENT specialists and others to provide the most comprehensive treatment available.
Who can RUSH’s pituitary tumor surgery services treat?
RUSH treats patients for the following:
- Craniopharyngioma
- CSF leak
- Meningioma
- Pituitary adenoma
- Rathke’s cleft cyst
- Sinonasal cancers
- Other lesions of the pituitary
