Endoscopic subperichondrial transseptal transsphenoidal approach is safe and efficient for non-extended pituitary surgery.
Valentin FavierMarine Le CorreFrançois SegnarbieuxValérie RigauIsabelle RaingeardCésar CartierLouis CrampetteJulien BoettoPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)
The STRAS approach is an elegant approach to the sphenoid sinus that enables a good exposure of the intrasphenoidal anatomical landmarks with a maximal preservation of the nasal mucosa. This approach allows an intrasellar work with great comfort and safety for the surgeon using a two-hand or a four-hand technique.