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Hypophysectomy, in its three stages\u2014surgical, chemical, and radiosurgical\u2014has emerged as an alternative for managing this pain. However, the underlying mechanism remains elusive, with existing hypotheses unable to comprehensively account for both the initial and long-term analgesic effects. This literature review explores the historical evolution, clinical outcomes, and hypothesized mechanisms of hypophysectomy for pain relief. Surgical hypophysectomy initially demonstrated an 85.5% success rate but carried significant risks like diabetes insipidus and hypopituitarism. Chemical hypophysectomy reduced invasiveness, achieving 75.1% pain relief with fewer complications. Modern pituitary radiosurgery has improved safety while maintaining high efficacy (initial relief: 95.9%, long-term: 73.5%). The mechanisms underlying pain relief remain unclear but include tumor regression, increased <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>-endorphins, neuroendocrine modulation, and hypothalamic involvement. A new hypothesis suggests that radiosurgery induces hormone redistribution (e.g., oxytocin, vasopressin) through hypothalamic\u2013pituitary modulation, contributing to both immediate and long-term analgesia. Despite its potential, unresolved issues such as optimal radiation dose, pain assessment standardization, and precise mechanisms limit widespread adoption. This review underscores the need for larger, homogenous studies to validate the safety and efficacy of hypophysectomy in treating refractory cancer pain. 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