Setting the standard for pituitary gland disorder care
Whether you need complex surgery for a pituitary adenoma or you’re looking for the most informed treatment guidance on any other pituitary disorder, Penn Pituitary Center offers clinical resources, expertise, and support rarely found at other health systems.
Diagnosing a pituitary tumor or pituitary gland disorder requires advanced testing. Penn Medicine uses the latest tools and techniques to give patients the most accurate and reliable picture of their condition. We use specialized technology and techniques not available at every hospital including high-resolution MRI (3T), dynamic endocrine testing, and inferior petorsal sinus sampling (IPSS).
Patients at Penn Medicine experience the highest rates of long-term remission for Cushing’s disease, prolactinomas, and acromegaly, as well as the lowest rates of complications following surgery for other complex pituitary conditions.
The best results come from experienced surgeons who perform at least 50 endoscopic pituitary procedures per year. Penn Medicine’s surgeons perform hundreds of pituitary tumor operations per year, among the highest volume of procedures in the country. Our surgical team is highly experienced in the latest minimally invasive techniques for the removal of large pituitary tumors. At other health systems, many of these tumors are only removable through craniotomy, a surgical procedure that requires opening the skull.
Our expertise in minimally invasive surgery allows most patients to return home just one day after their surgery, even after the removal of large tumors. Enjoy the peace of mind of expert care with minimal disruption to your everyday life.
Rather than wait to see specialists through a fragmented and inconvenient appointment process, patients meet with their entire multidisciplinary care team during their first visit. During one appointment, patients may consult with an ENT, endocrinologist, neurosurgeon, or any other specialist whose expertise can benefit the treatment plan.
We understand your pituitary disorder is unique and requires a diverse approach to treatment. Our specialists come directly to you and consult face-to-face with each other to address your specific care needs to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment and recovery.
A pituitary tumor is a time-sensitive condition that requires fast intervention. This is why patients who are diagnosed with pituitary tumors will be seen within a week of making an appointment, whenever possible.