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. 2008 Aug;22(4):609-11.
doi: 10.1080/02688690802387418.

Surgical pearls

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Surgical pearls

T R K Varma. Br J Neurosurg. 2008 Aug.

Abstract

While endoscopic surgery is largely replacing microsurgery, many of the principles of trans-sphenoidal surgery are common to both techniques. For the novice surgeon there are many potential pitfalls that can, however, be avoided by attention to detail and careful planning. This article provides a practical overview from one surgeon's extensive experience.

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