Transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenoma: indications and outcomes

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To the Editor: We read with great interest the article by Maric et al (1) on the outcomes of pure endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (PEETS). Since PEETS is a relatively new surgical technique, data on its effectiveness and safety are very valuable, which makes this article an important contribution to the field. However, we have some concerns about the protocol of the study regarding the biochemical criteria for remission of acromegaly, assessment of pituitary function, and the indications for surgical treatment of prolactinoma.