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This procedure involves a vertical split of the pia mater of the pituitary stalk at sites with sparse pituitary portal veins, followed by subpial circumferential dissection along the tumor\u2013stalk interface.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n We report two patients with TC who underwent EES using the VISSE technique, achieving GTR with pituitary stalk preservation. Case 1 was a 68-year-old woman with an 18-mm solid TC compressing the optic chiasm and involving the pituitary stalk. Case 2 was a 53-year-old man with a 65-mm mixed solid\u2013cystic TC extending toward the frontal lobe.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Postoperatively, Case 1 maintained stable endocrine function without replacement therapy, suggesting preservation of both anterior and posterior pituitary function. 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