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Pituitary tumor surgery

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[icon-pros]Pros: Offers a high success rate with over 90% symptom improvement. Minimally invasive techniques reduce recovery time significantly.
[icon-cons]Cons: May not be suitable for all tumor types, and less effective for large or invasive tumors compared to other surgical options.
[icon-effect]Effectiveness: 85% to 95% success rate in tumor removal and symptom relief.
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