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We treat pituitary tumors using the latest innovations in minimally invasive procedures. To connect with an expert in the pituitary tumor program, call 310-825-5111.

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How long does the pituitary surgery take?

  • Most patients are in the operating room for 3-4 hours, although occasionally it can take longer or may be even shorter. If the time goes over 4 hours, do not be alarmed. 的 staff will keep your family updated as the operation proceeds.

How many days will I be in the hospital?

  • We anticipate that you will be able to go home the day after surgery. 手术后的第二天早上, we will assess you to make sure it is safe for you to go home, and let you know if you will require an additional night or two in the hospital.

What do I need to know about discharge from the hospital?

  • 退房时间在上午11点之前.m. (就像酒店一样).
  • 如果你要出院回家, it is important that you make arrangements for someone to pick you up before 11 a.m.

会很痛或不舒服吗?

  • Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort for several days after surgery. 的 amount of discomfort varies from patient to patient, with some requiring only mild pain medications for a day or two whereas a minority of patients require pain medications for several weeks. We will make every effort to minimize your discomfort.

Can a family member stay with me overnight in the hospital?

What can I expect when I go home from the hospital?

  • We recommend that you have someone with you at home for at least one week after surgery. You will not be allowed to drive a car during that time.
  • You will feel fatigued and require more rest than usual.
  • Because there will be some packing in your nose, you may not be able to breath through your nose. Most patients lose their sense of smell for a couple of weeks, so food will appear to be more bland than usual.
  • 的re may be some bleeding from your nose, as well as scab formation (called "crusting").

What restrictions will I have when I go home?

  • You will need to take it easy for several weeks after surgery. We will give you specific instructions at the time of discharge, 但总的来说, we ask most patients not to lift anything heavy or strain for at least 4 weeks after surgery.

我什么时候能回去工作?

  • Most patients are able to return to fulltime employment ~4 weeks after surgery. This time period will vary depending upon your age, 一般身体状况, 以及你的工作类型. 在你第一次术后访问时, we will discuss with you the likely date for which you can return to work.

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  • Please obtain the necessary paperwork from your employer, and fill out your part. We will be happy to fill out the rest and mail it for you. Most patients are given between 4 - 6 weeks of disability.

How will I know what to do when I go home?

  • You will be given detailed Discharge Instructions, including verbal instructions by your nurse as well as a packet of written information and instructions.

手术后我要做什么检查吗?

  • 是的. One of the functions of the pituitary gland is water balance in your body, and this can be temporary disturbed after surgery. You will be asked to go to a laboratory for a blood draw between 4 - 7 days after discharge. It is very important that the results of this test be made immediately available to Dr. Heaney (or the UCLA Endocrinology Fellow if Dr. 希尼不是你的内分泌专家). We want to make sure your sodium level in your blood is within normal limits.

When will the follow-up appointments occur?

  • Post-operative appointments typically occur between 7 - 14 days after your discharge date. 的se appointments can be arranged ahead of time or while in the hospital (dial 64100 from your hospital room phone). You will need to see your Neurosurgeon, Head and Neck surgeon, and endocrinologist. We can usually coordinate your care so that all three appointments take place on the same day.
  • 的 visit with your Head and Neck surgeon will involve gentle cleansing ("debridement") of your nasal cavity, 在某些情况下, 去除鼻填充物. This may be associated with brief discomfort, but most patients feel immediately better because they are less congested and able to breath better.

When will I receive the pathology results?

  • 的se will be discussed with you on your first post-operative visit.

还有问题吗??

  • We will be happy to answer your questions regarding your upcoming surgery.
  • During regular working hours, your doctor's office will be able to answer your questions.
  • For non-urgent questions, you can email them at (电子邮件保护).
  • If you have an urgent question and it is after hours or a weekend, call the UCLA page operator at 310-825-6301 并要求联系你的医生. In many cases, the resident physician on duty will be able to answer your questions.