Surg Neurol
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We report on our series of 32 craniopharyngiomas operated on by the transsphenoidal route since 1983. In 15 of 19 patients (79%) with primary transsphenoidal surgery and in 8 of 13 patients (62%) with a transsphenoidal approach following previous surgical procedures, the craniopharyngioma was totally removed. ⋯ Postoperative posterior pituitary deficiency is a frequent occurrence. Anterior pituitary function usually remains unchanged after surgery except for normalization of hyperprolactinemia.