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A minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure performed through the nose and sphenoid sinus, without an external incision or craniotomy. The procedure is used to remove pituitary adenomas and selected anterior skull base tumours. It is performed under general anaesthesia using a high-definition endoscope, with reconstruction of the sella using localised nasal tissue and fibrin glue. Surgery typically takes 1 to 2 hours. Hospital stay is generally 5 days for postoperative hormone monitoring, with nasal recovery typically taking 4 to 6 weeks. Specialist neurosurgical consultation is available in Melbourne, with GP and specialist referrals welcome.