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Pituitary gland tumor surgery in India

Indian cancer surgery centers provide very good treatment facilities to patients coming to India for their safe and comfortable pituitary gland tumor surgery in India. Pituitary gland tumor surgery is available in cancer surgery centers in most prominent cities of India and is provided at very less cost. Cancer surgery association in India has been suggesting measures to the Indian surgeons to adopt means to provide good quality and cost effective cancer surgeries in India and contribute to international healthcare. With the availability of JCI accredited hospitals and certified cancer surgeons, the cancer treatments in India like pituitary gland tumor surgery is been provided with very good success rate. The treatment facilities provided by these surgery hospitals are best and are being provided to patients from expert surgeons. Click the link to see these facilities provided here: Treatment Facilities. The availability of good treatment facilities, very good success rate of cancer surgery procedures and very low cost of treatment makes India an ideal destination for abroad patients.

The pituitary gland is an important gland in the brain, and is often referred to as the "master endocrine gland" because it secretes a variety of hormones that affect many bodily functions. Pituitary glands have two lobes, anterior and posterior, and each is responsible for releasing specific hormones. Therefore, tumors in these glands can be very serious, as a malfunctioning pituitary gland can cause serious symptoms in other organs or systems. Generally, pituitary tumors are benign growths and are classified as pituitary adenomas. People with a pituitary gland tumor may experience the following symptoms. Sometimes, people with these tumors do not show any of these symptoms. Or, these symptoms may be similar to symptoms of other medical conditions. It is very important to talk to a doctor if you feel like any of the symptoms here: Headaches, vomiting, vision problems, changes in menstrual cycles in women, impotence in men caused by hormone changes, infertility, inappropriate production of breast milk, Cushing’s syndrome, caused by overproduction of ACTH, acromegaly from overproduction of growth hormone, tiredness and irritability. The treatment of a pituitary gland tumor depends on the size and location of the tumor, whether it is cancerous, whether it has spread, and the person's overall health. In many cases, a team of doctors will work with the patient to determine the best treatment plan. It is also important to state that some people with pituitary tumors need no treatment. Pituitary tumors are sometimes diagnosed in people where the tumor is not creating any symptoms and in whom hormone functions are completely intact. These patients need to undergo occasional surveillance to ensure that the tumor does not become more active. The goal of pituitary gland tumor surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible without harming nearby structures. Surgery for a pituitary tumor is often successful, but requires a surgeon skilled in this form of surgery. About 95% of surgeries to remove pituitary tumors are done by the transsphenoidal route, with the remainder done through a craniotomy.

Tumors and tumor treatment can cause a variety of side effects; some are easily controlled and others require specialized care. Below are some of the side effects that are more common to a pituitary tumor and its treatments. After treatment for a pituitary gland tumor ends, talk with your doctor about developing a follow-up care plan. This plan may include regular physical examinations and medical tests to monitor your recovery for the coming months and years. You can get your pituitary gland tumor surgery in India done with very less risk involved in the process as the surgery is performed by most experience cancer surgeons of India. For past couple of years, many international patients have successfully been treated from Indian surgery centers for different treatment procedures. You can see patients’ experiences after their surgical treatment in most prominent cities of India here: Patients’ Experience.

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