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Methods: A systematic review of eight large series, totaling 1520 patients who underwent endoscopic mononostril transsphenoidal surgery, was performed. The surgical technique was detailed, and parameters such as resection completeness, operative time, complications, and nasal symptoms were analyzed. Results: Gross total resection ranged from 56% to 100% for non-functioning adenomas, 54% to 89% for hormone-secreting adenomas, and 83% to 100% for other sellar lesions. The most common complications were CSF leaks (1.5\u20134.1%) and nasal issues, such as epistaxis or sinusitis (0\u20136%). Internal carotid artery injury occurred in 0\u20131% of cases. The average surgical duration was 87 to 168 min. Conclusions: The mononostril approach offers comparable resection rates, CSF leak risks, and morbidity to binostril or microsurgical methods. 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