neurosurgery
Zhao Yao
chief physician
Huashan Hospital, Fudan UniversityLearn about the hospital
Specialties include minimally invasive surgery for pituitary tumors and diagnosis and treatment of complex brain tumors. Huashan’s “Golden Pituitary” multidisciplinary work connects neurosurgery, endocrinology and other related professional assessments.
Featured procedure / treatment
Minimally invasive surgery and multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of pituitary tumors
Some pituitary tumors can be accessed into the sellar area through a transnasal approach to treat the tumor while trying to protect the normal pituitary gland and surrounding structures. Different types may also require medications or radiation therapy.
Mainly concerned diseases
Pituitary adenoma, complex sellar lesions
Professional features
At the same time, attention is paid to tumor control, visual function and hormone status, and treatment paths are selected according to type.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
What do you need to know before treatment?
Assessment and applicable conditions
The transnasal approach is not suitable for all cases; postoperative hormone deficiency, cerebrospinal fluid leakage and other issues need to be monitored.
Recommended materials to prepare
Pituitary contrast-enhanced MRI, hormone testing, visual field, previous medications and surgical pathology.
This page is used to understand professional directions and does not constitute individual diagnosis and treatment advice. Specific admissions, surgical procedures, risks and treatment arrangements must be evaluated and confirmed by the hospital.