Neurosurgery clinics of North America
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Neurosurg. Clin. N. Am. · Jan 2003
Biography Historical ArticleKey personalities in the development and popularization of the transsphenoidal approach to pituitary tumors: an historical overview.
Although the transsphenoidal procedure, as we know it today, was devised at the beginning of the last century, its acceptance and eventual widespread affirmation have been a slow but relentless process. Like many technologic and scientific advances, several individuals contributed to the perfection of an idea whose time had come. ⋯ These pioneers were original thinkers and bold (albeit careful) surgeons. Their persistence in the face of incredible obstacles provides a source of continuous inspiration.