The Shocking Truth About Hypophysectomy: What You Never Wanted to Know!

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:17:12 +0000

The Shocking Truth About Hypophysectomy: What You Never Wanted to Know When it comes to pituitary surgery, few procedures are as controversial—or as surprisingly misunderstood—as hypophysectomy. Often overshadowed by more widely discussed surgical approaches, hypophysectomy raises more than a few eyebrows due to its complexity, risks, and the disturbing truths that often go unspoken. If you’ve ever considered or heard about this procedure, you might want to read this revealing article to uncover the shocking realities that patients and even doctors rarely discuss. ### What Exactly Is a Hypophysectomy? A hypophysectomy is a surgical removal of part or all of the pituitary gland—often performed to treat tumors like pituitary adenomas, including aggressive lesions such as Cushing’s disease or acromegaly. While technically a form of resection, hypophysectomy is distinct for its precision and the deep anatomical challenges it involves. Unlike transsphenoidal surgery, which minimizes brain disruption, hypophysectomy sometimes requires more invasive approaches, targeting the gland from the sphenoid sinus or even through a craniotomy.