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Treatment of Pituitary Adenoma in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for pituitary adenoma treatment in Germany

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Diagnosis of pituitary adenoma
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Transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma
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Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
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University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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University Hospital Freiburg
Germany, Freibung

University Hospital Freiburg

Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Bonn
Germany, Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Essen
Germany, Essen

University Hospital Essen

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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A pituitary adenoma is a benign tumor that can secrete hormones such as prolactin, somatotropin (growth hormone), ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), or TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). The adenoma can sometimes be non-functioning and not secrete any hormones. Doctors at German hospitals perform operations and use drug therapy to treat this disease, while radiation therapy is a less common option.

Content

  1. Surgical treatment
  2. Drug therapy
  3. Radiation therapy

In most cases, the tumor is removed endoscopically through the nose. Drug therapy is considered the main treatment method for prolactinomas. In the case of contraindications to surgery, as well as in residual and recurrent tumors, radiation therapy is performed.

You can undergo your treatment at one of the following hospitals: University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, University Hospital Freiburg, or Charite University Hospital Berlin.

The specialists from the Booking Health company will take care of all the arrangements for your trip, from choosing a clinic and a doctor to translating the received recommendations into your native language. Our employees will quickly make an appointment for you, help you to apply for a visa and come to the hospital, take care of accommodation and provide interpreting services. A personal medical coordinator will help you with any questions you may have 24/7.

Surgical treatment

 

Surgery is considered the main treatment of pituitary adenoma in Germany, although not for all types of this tumor. Previously, the intervention was performed through a hole in the skull. Now it is performed using a minimally invasive technique – the tumor is removed through the nose (transsphenoidal resection or endonasal adenomectomy). This is a minimally traumatic and safe operation followed by a short rehabilitation period.

Surgery is considered the first choice for the treatment of adenomas that secrete:

  • growth hormone;
  • ACTH;
  • TSH.

The complete normalization of hormone levels after surgery occurs in 90% of cases.

Surgery is not considered a first-line treatment for prolactin-secreting adenomas. Patients usually receive drug therapy. The operation can be performed only if the goal of treatment is to eliminate infertility, in the case of the ineffectiveness of drugs, the impossibility of their use due to contraindications, and if the size of the adenoma is more than 1 cm.

Surgery is also not considered the first choice for non-functioning adenomas that do not secrete any hormones. Such patients are monitored. The operation can be performed only when there is pressure from the tumor on the optic nerve, impaired vision or mobility of the eyeball, a pituitary gland tear or rapid neoplasm growth.

Drug therapy

 

Drug therapy is a first-line treatment only for prolactinomas. In other cases, this is an additional treatment that is not required for all patients.

In the case of prolactinomas, drug therapy can not only control the symptoms, but also shrink the adenoma. After 2 years of treatment, it completely disappears in most women.

Indications for the use of drug therapy for other types of adenoma are as follows:

  • somatotropinoma – drugs are prescribed only to control the disease while waiting for the operation (if it cannot be performed immediately) and if the elevated insulin-like growth factor levels persist 3 months after the completion of surgical treatment;
  • ACTH-secreting adenoma – if the effect of the operation is insufficient, doctors may use drugs to suppress the function of the adrenal glands;
  • TSH-secreting adenoma – drug therapy is carried out before surgery to avoid a thyrotoxic crisis (antithyroid therapy is performed).

Radiation therapy

 

This treatment option can be used to destroy a pituitary adenoma with radiation. This technique is not considered the main one. Radiation therapy is used for primary treatment only in debilitated patients who are contraindicated for surgery. The main drawbacks of irradiation are that the method works gradually (pressure on the organs and hormone production persist for some time), it cannot always eliminate the adenoma completely, and, in some patients, it may cause post-radiation complications. The clinics in Germany use innovative options for irradiating tumors, so the risk of complications is very low.

Here are some other applications of radiation therapy:

  • a patient's refusal of the operation;
  • a residual tumor after surgery;
  • a pituitary adenoma recurrence;
  • irradiation after surgery for somatostatin-secreting adenomas can be carried out in the case of elevated insulin-like growth factor levels in the blood.

You can undergo your diagnostics and treatment of pituitary adenoma with good results and a minimal risk of complications in Germany. You are welcome to use the Booking Health website to find the cost of treatment and make your appointment at the best price. Our specialists will select the best medical centers for you and take care of all the arrangements for your trip.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

Mayo Clinic

PubMed

MedicineNet