Pituitary Surgery

Pituitary Surgery with Dr. Devin Mistry

As a fellowship trained skull base surgeon, Dr. Mistry is the region’s expert in minimally invasive surgery for pituitary adenomas. Dr. Mistry regularly collaborates with a team of neurosurgeons to provide patient’s with surgical options for pituitary adenomas. He also collaborates with various endocrinologists to ensure swift recovery and long lasting hormonal balance.

Advanced Techniques for Pituitary Disorders

At Dr. Mistry’s practice, advanced care with precision and compassion is offered, focusing on diagnosing and treating pituitary tumors, whether benign or malignant, using minimally invasive transsphenoidal surgery. Dr. Mistry’s expertise in skull base surgery and endoscopic techniques ensures that patients receive the highest standard of care.

Minimally Invasive Approach for Enhanced Recovery

The approach involves accessing the pituitary gland through the nose and sinuses with a camera and tiny instruments. There are no facial incisions or disfiguring results. This offers patients a shorter recovery time, less discomfort, and minimal scarring. Dr. Mistry and his neurosurgical partners have demonstrated excellent outcomes with superior results in restoring vision loss, preventing hormonal disruptions, minimizing intraoperative CSF leaks and preventing recurrence. Dr. Mistry has performed over 500 pituitary surgeries, averaging 60-70 approaches annually.

Team Based Approach

Skull base surgery is complex and requires collaboration between Rhinologists like Dr. Mistry as well as neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, radiologists and various other specialties. Dr. Mistry and his neurosurgical partners co-chair a collaborative clinic in which they jointly meet with patients to provide a comprehensive plan for surgery and management of their pituitary tumors. This provides a cohesive understanding and a one-stop visit for patients seeking understanding and treatment.