Table 1.
Actual surgery data of the tumor models
| Tumor models | Number of cases | Surgical approach | Surgical effects | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large pituitary adenoma |
18 |
Transmononasal sphenoid sinus approach |
Total resection(14)/ subtotal resection(4) |
No |
| Giant pituitary adenoma |
12 |
Transmononasal sphenoid sinus approach(12) |
Total resection(7)/ subtotal resection(5) |
No |
| Rathke cleft cyst |
1 |
Transpterional approach |
Total resection |
No |
| Sphenoid ridge meningioma |
10 |
Transpterional approach |
Total resection |
No |
| Tuberculum sellae meningioma |
9 |
Transpterional approach(8)/ Subfrontal approach(1) |
Total resection |
No |
| Craniopharyngioma |
7 |
Transpterional approach(4)/ Anterior interhemispheric approach(3) |
Total resection(6)/ subtotal resection(1) |
No |
| Cavernous sinus hemangioma |
1 |
Transpterional approach |
Total resection |
No |
| Huge B-cell lymphoma in the suprasellar region |
1 |
Transpterional approach |
Total resection |
No |
| Chordoma of the upper clivus | 1 | Transmononasal sphenoid sinus approach | Total resection | No |