This achievement would not have been possible without the skilled multidisciplinary team at PGIMER:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Prof. Rajesh Chhabra and Dr. Apinderpreet Singh \u2014 Neurosurgery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Dr. Ramandeep Virk \u2014 ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Dr. Pinaki Dutta and Dr. Rama Ahluwalia \u2014 Endocrinology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Dr. Chirag Kamal Ahuja \u2014 Neuroradiology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Dr. Nidhi Panda and Team \u2014 Neuroanaesthesia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Hidden Power of the Master Gland<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The pituitary gland\u2014a pea-sized structure at the base of the brain\u2014plays a crucial role in regulating many of the body\u2019s vital functions. Known as the \u201cmaster gland,\u201d it controls the production of essential hormones including those responsible for growth, thyroid function, stress response, reproductive health, and fluid balance. Despite its small size, the pituitary gland holds the key to our body\u2019s hormonal harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its strategic location near optic nerves (responsible for vision) and critical blood vessels (carotid arteries), abnormalities of the pituitary gland\u2014especially pituitary tumors (adenomas)\u2014can lead to serious health problems. These tumors account for nearly 15% of all brain tumors, making them the third most common brain tumors after gliomas and meningiomas. Fortunately, the vast majority are non-cancerous, but if left untreated, they can cause vision loss, hormonal imbalances, life-threatening crises, and even coma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgical Evolution: From Open Surgery to Minimally Invasive Endoscopy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In earlier decades, pituitary tumors were operated on by opening the skull (craniotomy)\u2014a procedure associated with considerable post-operative risks. With medical advancements, the microscopic transnasal approach gained popularity, significantly reducing morbidity. The real breakthrough, however, came with the advent of endoscopic transnasal pituitary surgery, which has now become the gold standard worldwide for most pituitary tumors, offering a safer, scarless, and faster recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Together, we employ minimally invasive endoscopic transnasal techniques that enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Do Giant Pituitary Tumors Still Occur?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In India, patients often present with giant or advanced pituitary tumors due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Late diagnosis: Early warning signs such as headaches, vision changes, or subtle hormonal disturbances are frequently ignored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Limited public awareness: Many are unaware that these symptoms could point to a pituitary problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Fragmented healthcare: Smaller centers may manage minor cases, while complex or larger tumors require timely referral to tertiary care centers like PGIMER. Early Detection Saves Sight\u2014and Lives<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team at PGIMER urges the public to watch for warning signs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Persistent headaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Gradual vision loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Unexplained weight gain or changes in body features<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Menstrual irregularities or hormonal disturbances<\/p>\n\n\n\n A simple MRI scan and hormonal evaluation can lead to early diagnosis, enabling safer and more effective treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing pituitary tumors requires not only technical excellence but also: Meticulous surgical planning,Continuous post-operative monitoring, A well-trained team of resident doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The high volume of cases at PGIMER ensures world-class training for young doctors, who carry forward this expertise across India and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, is India\u2019s premier academic and healthcare institution, known for: the State-of-the-art facilities, Advanced neurosurgical innovation and Excellence in multidisciplinary patient care<\/p>\n\n\n\n The successful treatment of over 1000 pituitary tumor cases endoscopically by a single surgeon underscores PGIMER\u2019s role as a national and regional leader in skull base and pituitary surgery\u2014aligning with high-volume global standards where experience is key to superior patient outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has reached a remarkable milestone: Over 1000 pituitary adenoma surgeries have been performed endoscopically by a single surgeon, Prof. Rajesh Chhabra, Senior Neurosurgeon, over the past 7 years\u2014a distinction that places this achievement among the largest single-surgeon series globally. \u201cDespite advances in medicine, we continue […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"footnotes":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\u2714\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/2714\/32.png?ssl=1\")
Safe and scarless surgery through the natural nasal passage<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minimal hospital stay and faster recovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n Preservation of vision and hormonal function<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reduced complication rates<\/p>\n\n\n\n