A Multicenter, Propensity Score-Matched Assessment of Endoscopic Versus Microscopic Approaches in the Management of Pituitary Adenomas
Matthew C Findlay, Richard Drexler, Majid Khan, Kyril L Cole, Arian Karbe, Roman Rotermund, Franz L Ricklefs, Jörg Flitsch, Timothy R Smith, John L Kilgallon, Jürgen Honegger, Isabella Nasi-Kordhishti, Paul A Gardner, Zachary C Gersey, Hussein M Abdallah, John A Jane Jr, Alexandria C Marino, Ulrich J Knappe, Nesrin Uksul, Jamil A Rzaev, Evgeniy V Galushko, Ekaterina V Gormolysova, Anatoliy V Bervitskiy, Henry W S Schroeder, Márton Eördögh, Marco Losa, Pietro Mortini, Rüdiger Gerlach, Apio C M Antunes, William T Couldwell, Karol P Budohoski, Robert C Rennert, Mohammed Azab, Michael Karsy
Neurosurgery . 2023 Apr 14
High prevalence of adrenal cortical adenomas in patients with cerebral meningiomas
L di Filippo, S La Marca, M Losa, M S Lena, R Mapelli, G Incampo, P Mortini, F De Cobelli, A Giustina, R Lanzi
J Endocrinol Invest . 2023 Apr;46(4):763-768
Management of residual nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma: watchful waiting or adjuvant treatment? Letter to the Editor
Luigi Albano, Marco Losa, Lina Raffaella Barzaghi, Pietro Mortini
J Neurosurg . 2023 Feb 10
Role of radiosurgery in the treatment of Cushing’s disease
Losa, M., Albano, L., Bailo, M., Barzaghi, L.R., Mortini, P.
Journal of Neuroendocrinology - Volume 34, Issue 8 - August 2022
High prevalence of adrenal cortical adenomas in patients with cerebral meningiomas
L di Filippo, S La Marca, M Losa, M S Lena, R Mapelli, G Incampo, P Mortini, F De Cobelli, A Giustina, R Lanzi
J Endocrinol Invest . 2022 Oct 21;1-6
Starting point for benchmarking outcomes and reporting of pituitary adenoma surgery within the European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions (Endo-ERN): results from a meta-analysis and survey study
Amir H Zamanipoor Najafabadi, Merel van der Meulen, Ana Luisa Priego Zurita, S Faisal Ahmed, Wouter R van Furth, Evangelia Charmandari, Olaf Hiort, Alberto M Pereira, Mehul Dattani, Diana Vitali, Johan P de Graaf, Nienke R Biermasz; MTG6 Pituitary of Endo-ERN
Endocr Connect . 2022 Dec 13;12(1)
High Prevalence of Vertebral Fractures Associated With Preoperative GH Levels in Patients With Recent Diagnosis of Acromegaly
Frara, S., Melin Uygur, M., Di Filippo, L., (...), Mortini, P., Giustina, A.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2022. 107(7), pp. E2843-E2850
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
Frara, S., Loli, P., Allora, A., (...), Fleseriu, M., Giustina, A.
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders 2022. 23(2), pp. 215-231
Comparison between extended transsphenoidal and transcranial surgery for craniopharyngioma: focus on hypothalamic function and obesity
Gallotti, A.L., Barzaghi, L.R., Albano, L., (...), Losa, M., Mortini, P.
Pituitary 2022. 25(1), pp. 74-84
Management of childhood-onset craniopharyngioma in Italy: A multicenter seven year follow-up study of 145 patients
Zucchini S, Di Iorgi N, Pozzobon G, Pedicelli S, et al.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Feb 17;107(3):e1020-e1031.
Pituitary Surgery
Mortini P, Albano L, Barzaghi LR, Losa M.
Presse Med. 2021 Oct 21;50(4):104079.
Consensus on diagnosis and management of Cushing’s disease: a guideline update
Fleseriu M, Auchus R, Bancos I, Ben-Shlomo A, Bertherat J et al.
Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2021 Dec;9(12):847-875.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Pituitary Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Albano L, Losa M, Barzaghi LR, Niranjan A, Siddiqui Z, Flickinger JC, Lunsford LD, Mortini P.
Cancers (Basel). 2021 Oct 5; 13(19): 4998.
COVID-19 and hypopituitarism
Frara S, Loli P, Allora A, Santini C, di Filippo L, Mortini P, Fleseriu M, Giustina A.
Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2021 Aug 13:1-17.
The open sella technique for surgical treatment of pituitary macroadenomas: Safety and efficacy in a large clinical series
Mortini P, Albano L, Barzaghi LR, Spina A, Losa M.
Br J Neurosurg. 2021 Jul 16:1-8.
Comparison between extended transsphenoidal and transcranial surgery for craniopharyngioma: focus on hypothalamic function and obesity
Gallotti AL, Barzaghi LR, Albano L, Medone M, Gagliardi F, Losa M, Mortini P.
Pituitary. 2021 Jul 8.
Pituitary society expert Delphi consensus: operative workflow in endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection
Marcus HJ, Khan DZ, Borg A, Buchfelder M, Cetas JS, Collins JW, Dorward NL, Fleseriu M, Gurnell M, Javadpour M, Jones PS, Koh CH, Layard Horsfall H, Mamelak AN, Mortini P, Muirhead W, Oyesiku NM, Schwartz TH, Sinha S, Stoyanov D, Syro LV, Tsermoulas G, Williams A, Winder MJ, Zada G, Laws ER.
Pituitary. 2021 Jul 6:1-15.
Resistance to first-generation somatostatin receptor ligands does not impair the results of gamma knife radiosurgery in acromegaly
Losa M, Resmini E, Barzaghi LR, Albano L, Bailo M, Webb SM, Mortini P.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2021 Jul 4.
Multidisciplinary management of acromegaly: A consensus
Giustina A, Barkhoudarian G, Beckers A, Ben-Shlomo A, Biermasz N, Biller B..Mortini P ..et al
Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2020
The optimal numerosity of the referral population of pituitary tumors centers of excellence (PTCOE): A surgical perspective
Mortini P, Nocera G, Roncelli F, Losa M, Formenti AM, Giustina A.
Rev Endocr Metab Disord 2020
Growth Hormone Therapy Does Not Increase the Risk of Craniopharyngioma and Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenoma Recurrence
Losa M, Castellino L, Pagnano A, Rossini A, Mortini P, Lanzi R.
Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020
A Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acromegaly Comorbidities: An Update
Giustina A, Barkan A, Beckers A,....Mortini P, ...., Melmed S.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020
Radiotherapy of parasellar tumours
Albano L, Losa M, Flickinger JC, Mortini P, Minniti G.
Neuroendocrinology 2020
Normal Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 During Somatostatin Receptor Ligand Treatment Predicts Surgical Cure in Acromegaly
Marco Losa, Enrico Garbin, Erika Pedone, Pietro Mortini
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2020
Pituitary adenomas in elderly patients: clinical and surgical outcome analysis in a large series
Spina, A., Losa, M., Mortini, P.
2019 Endocrine 65(3), pp. 637-645
Safety and efficacy of multisession gamma knife radiosurgery for residual or recurrent pituitary adenomas
Albano, L., Losa, M., Nadin, F., (...), Bolognesi, A., Mortini, P.
Endocrine 64(3), pp. 639-647. 2019
Intraoperative Ultrasound Appearance of a Pancreatic Cerebral Metastasis: A Case Report
Donofrio, C.A., Barzaghi, L.R., Capitanio, J.F., (...), Snider, S., Mortini, P.
Journal of Neurological Surgery, Part A: Central European Neurosurgery 79(4), pp. 337-340. 2018
Treatment of empty sella associated with visual impairment: a systematic review of chiasmapexy techniques
Barzaghi, L.R., Donofrio, C.A., Panni, P., Losa, M., Mortini, P.
Pituitary 21(1), pp. 98-106. 2018
Safety of transsphenoidal microsurgical approach in patients with an ACTH-secreting pituitary adenoma
Donofrio, C.A., Losa, M., Gemma, M., (...), Barzaghi, L.R., Mortini, P.
Endocrine 58(2), pp. 303-311. 2017
Resection of tumors of the third ventricle involving the hypothalamus: effects on body mass index using a dedicated surgical approach
Mortini P, Gagliardi F, Bailo M., Boari N., Castellano, A., Falini, A., Losa, M.
Endocrine Volume 57, Issue 1, 1 July 2017, Pages 138-147
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome due to follicle-stimulating hormone-secreting pituitary adenomas
Pituitary 20(5), pp. 553-560. 2017
Caretto, A., Lanzi, R., Piani, C., (...), Mortini, P., Losa, M.
Criteria for the definition of Pituitary Tumor Centers of Excellence (PTCOE): A Pituitary Society Statement
Casanueva, F.F., Barkan, A.L., Buchfelder, M., (...), Mortini P, (...) Wass, J., Zatelli, M.C.
Pituitary 20(5), pp. 489-498. 2017
Acromegaly is associated with increased cancer risk: A survey in Italy
Terzolo, M., Reimondo, G., Berchialla, P., (...) Mortini P, ..., Cavagnini, F., Persani, L.
Endocrine-Related Cancer 2017 - 24(9), pp. 495-504
Frequency, pattern, and outcome of recurrences after gamma knife radiosurgery for pituitary adenomas
Losa M., Spatola G., Albano L., (...), Bolognesi A., Mortini, P.
Endocrine Volume 56, Issue 3, 1 June 2017, Pages 595-602
Asymptomatic internal carotid artery occlusion after gamma knife radiosurgery for pituitary adenoma: Report of two cases and review of the literature
Spatola G., Frosio L., Losa M., del Vecchio, A., Piloni, M., Mortini, P.
Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy - Volume 21, Issue 6, 1 November 2016, Pages 555-559
Suprasellar granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis: surgical outcome of a very rare tumor
Gagliardi F, Spina A, Barzaghi LR, Bailo M, Losa M, Terreni MR, Mortini P.
Pituitary. 2016 Jun;19(3):277-85
Magnetic resonance imaging as predictor of functional outcome in craniopharyngiomas
Mortini P., Gagliardi, F., Bailo, M., (...), Falini, A., Losa, M.
Endocrine. 2016 Jan;51(1):148-62.
Is the incidence of differentiated thyroid cancer increased in patients with TSH-secreting adenoma? Report of three cases from a large consecutive series of TSH-oma
Perticone F, Pigliaru F, Mariotti S, Deiana L, Furlani L, Mortini P, Losa M
Thyroid. 2015 Apr;25(4):417-24
Cons: endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary surgery is not superior to microscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas
Mortini P.
Endocrine. 2014 Nov;47(2):415-20.
Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas: outcome of pituitary surgery and irradiation
Malchiodi, E., Profka, E., Ferrante, E., (...), Mortini P, Spada, A., Mantovani, G.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 99 (6), pp. 2069-2076
Presentation and surgical results of incidentally discovered nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas: evidence for a better outcome indipendently of other patients’ characteristics.
Ferrari L, Pistocchi A, Libera L, Boari N, Mortini P, Bellipanni G, Giordano A, Cotelli F, Riva P.
European Journal of Endocrinology: 2013; 169(6): 735-742
Surgical strategies and modern therapeutic options in the treatment of craniopharyngiomas. (Review)
Mortini P, Gagliardi F, Boari N, Losa M.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology: 2013; 88(3): 514-529
Solitary clival plasmocytomas: Misleading clinical and radiological features of a rare pathology with a specific biological behaviour
Gagliardi F, Losa M, Boari N, Spina A, Reni M, Terreni MR, Mortini P.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2013 Oct;155(10):1849-56.
Suprasellar granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis in a child: usual presentation in pediatric age of a rare tumor.
Gagliardi F, Losa M, Boari N, Franzin A, Pozzobon G, Weber G, Mortini P.
Child's Nervous System : 2013; 29(6): 1031-1034
Effects of AMPK activations and combined treatment with AMPK activators and somatostatin on hormone secretion and cell growth in cultured GH-secreting pituitaruy tumor cells
Tulipano G, Faggi L, Losa M, Mortini P, Spinello M, Sibilia V, Pagani F, Cocchi D, Giustina A.
Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.: 2013; 365(2): 197-206
The combined interhemispheric subcommissural translaminaterminalis approach for large craniopharyngiomas
Mortini P, Gagliardi F, Boari N, Roberti F, Caputy A.J.
World Neurosurgery 2013 80:1-2(160-166)
Dosimetric factors associated with pituitary function after Gamma Knife Surgery of pituitary adenomas
Sicignano G, Losa M, Del Vecchio A, Cattaneo GM, Picozzi P, Bolognesi A, Mortini P, Calandrino R.
Radiother Oncol. 2012 Jul;104(1):119-24.106.
Visual outcome after fronto-temporo-orbito-zygomatic approach combined with early extradural and intradural optic nerve decompression in tuberculum and diaphragma sellae meningiomas
Mortini P, Barzaghi LR, Serra C, Orlandi V, Bianchi S, Losa M.
Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2012 Jul;114(6):597-606.103.
Prognostic factors of visual field improvement after trans-sphenoidal approach for pituitary macroadenomas: review of the literature and analysis by quantitative method
Barzaghi LR, Medone M, Losa M, Bianchi S, Giovanelli M, Mortini P.
Neurosurg Rev. 2012 Jul;35(3):369-78; discussion 378-9. Epub 2011 Nov 15.
Results of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Acromegaly
Franzin A, Spatola G, Losa M, Picozzi P, Mortini P.
Int J Endocrinol. 2012;2012:342034
The history of the hypophysis: the pioneering studies of Edoardo Gemelli
Riva M, Cosmacini G, Mortini P.
Neurosurgery. 2011 Jun;68(6):1483-998.
Neurosurgical treatment of craniopharyngioma in adults and children: early and long-term results in a large case series
Mortini P, Losa M, Pozzobon G, Barzaghi LR, Riva M, Acerno S, Angius D, Weber G, Chiumello G, Giovanelli M.
J Neurosurg. 2011 May;114(5):1350-9.
Salvage therapy with Temozolomide in patients with aggressive or metastatic pituitary adenomas: experience in six cases
Losa M, Mazza E, Terreni MR, McCormack A, Gill AJ, Motta M, Cangi MG, Talarico A, Mortini P, Reni M.
Eur J Endocrinol. 2010 Dec; 163(6):843-51.
Pituitary radiotherapy for Cushing’s disease
Losa M, Picozzi P, Redaelli MG, Laurenzi A, Mortini P.
Neuroendocrinology. 2010;92 Suppl 1:107-10. Epub 2010 Sep 10
Longitudinal splitting of optic pathways by non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas: report of two cases
Gagliardi F, Boari N, Losa M, Mortini P.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2010 Jun;152(6):1065-895.
Anterior Cranial Base Reconstruction
Brusati R, Biglioli F, Mortini P
Cranial, Craniofacial and Skull Base Surgery. Springer- Verlag Italia 2010. Cap 23, pp 331-342.
Delayed remission after transsphenoidal surgery in patients with Cushing’s disease
Valassi E, Biller BM, Swearingen B, Pecori Giraldi F, Losa M, Mortini P, Hayden D, Cavagnini F, Klibanski A. J
Journal Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Feb;95(2):601-10. Epub 2010 Jan 15.
Persistent adrenocorticotropin response to desmopressin in the early postoperative period predicts recurrence of Cushing’s disease
Losa M, Bianchi R, Barzaghi R, Giovanelli M, Mortini P.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Sep;94(9):3322-8. Epub 2009 Jul 7
Thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas: biological and molecular features, diagnosis and therapy
Losa M, Fortunato M, Molteni L, Peretti E, Mortini P.
Minerva Endocrinol. 2008 Dec;33(4):329-40.
The role of stereotactic radiotherapy in patients with growth hormone-secreting pituitary adenoma.
Losa M, Gioia L, Picozzi P, Franzin A, Valle M, Giovanelli M, Mortini P.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Jul;93(7):2546-52. Epub 2008 Apr 15.
Euclidean and fractal geometry of microvascular networks in normal and neoplastic pituitary tissue
Di Ieva A, Grizzi F, Gaetani P, Goglia U, Tschabitscher M, Mortini P, Rodriguez y Baena R.
Neurosurg Rev. 2008 Jul;31(3):271-81. Epub 2008 Mar 8. Review.
Early results of surgery in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma and analysis of the risk of tumor recurrence
Losa M, , Barzaghi R, Ribotto P, Terreni MR, Marzoli SB, Pieralli S, Giovanelli M.
J Neurosurg. 2008 Mar;108(3):525-32.
Complication of transsphenoidal surgery in patients with pituitary adenoma: experience at a single center
Barzaghi LR, Losa M, Giovanelli M, Mortini P.
Acta Neurochirur 2007;149(9):877-85.
Surgical treatment of giant pituitary adenomas: strategies and results in a series of 95 consecutive patients
Mortini P, Barzaghi LR,Losa M,Boari N,Giovanelli M.
Neurosurgery, June,2007; 60 (6), 993-1002.
Intrasellar paraganglioma: a case report and review of the literature.
Boari N, Losa M, Mortini P, Snider S, Terreni MR, Giovanelli M.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2006 Dec;148(12):1311-4.
Presurgical treatment with somatostatin analogs in patients with acromegaly: effects on the remission and complication rates
Losa M, Mortini P, Urbaz L, Ribotto P, Castrignano’ T Giovanelli M.
J Neurosurg. 2006 Jun;104(6):899-906
Coexistence of TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma and autoimmune hypothyroidism
Losa M, Mortini P, Minelli R, Giovanelli M.
J Endocrinol Invest. 2006 Jun;29(6):555-9.
Obstructive hydrocephalus and intracranial hypertension caused by a giant macroprolactinoma. Prompt response to medical treatment
Scarone P, Losa M, Mortini P, Giovanelli M
J Neurooncol. 2006 Jan;76(1):51-4.
A non –functioning pituitary adenoma initially mimicking a microprolactinoma: The case of long term follow-up of patients with hyperprolactinemia?
Losa M, Mortini P, Giovanelli M.
J Endocrinol Invest.2005 Apr; 28(4):36-70.
Results of transsphenoidal surgery in a large series of patients with pituitary adenoma
Mortini P, Losa M, Barzaghi R, Boari N, Giovanelli M
Neurosurgery 2005 June;56(6);1222-1223
Radiosurgery and the prevention of regrowth of incompletely removed nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma
Picozzi P, Losa M., Mortini P, Valle MA, Franzin A, Attuati L, Ferrari Da Passano C, Giovanelli M
J Neurosurgery.2005 Jan;102 Suppl:71-4.
Correlation between clinical characteristics and proliferative activity in patients with craniopharyngiomas
Losa M, Vimercati A, Acerno S, Barzaghi R, Mortini P, Mangili F, Terreni MR, Santambrogio G, Giovanelli M.
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 2004 June;75(6):889-92
Gamma Knife surgery for treatment of residual nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas after surgical debulking
Losa M., Valle M., Mortini P., Franzin A., Ferrari da Passano C., Cenzato M., Bianchi S., Picozzi P., Giovanelli M.
Journal of Neurosurgery 2004 Mar;100(3) :438-444.R
Thyreotropin-produzierende Hypophysenadenome
P.Mortini
Terapieletfaden Hypophysenrkrankungen, Uni-Med Verlag Bremen 2004 Cap 7, pp 77-82.
Corticotrophin-releasing activity of desmopressin in Cushing’s disease: lack of correlation between in vivo and in vitro responsiveness
Pecori Giraldi F,Marini E,Torchiara E, Mortini P, Dubini A, Cavagnini F.
J Endocrinol. 2003 Jun;177(3):373-9.
Insulin action on protein metabolism in acromegalic patients
Battezati A,Benedini S,Fattorini A,Losa M, Mortini P, Bertoli S, Lanzi R, Testolin G, Biolo G, Luzi L.
American Journal of Physiology endocrinology and metabolism. 2002 Oct 8
Surgical treatment of prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas: early results and long-term outcome
Losa M, Mortini P, Barzaghi R, Gioia L, Giovanelli.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2002 Jul;87(7):3180-6.
The “High Mobility” Group 2 gene is amplified and overexpressed in Human Prolactinomas
Finelli P, Pierantoni GM, Giardino D, Losa M, Rodeschini O, Fedele M, Valtorta E, Mortini P, Croce CM,Larizza L, Fusco A.
Cancer Research 62,2398-2405, April 2002
Remifentanil provides hemodynamic stability and faster awakening time in transsphenoidal surgery
Gemma M, Tommasino C, Cozzi S, Narcisi S, Mortini P, Losa M, Soldarini A.
Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1):163-8,
La via transnasosfenoidale
P.Mortini
Papo I,Villani R,Giovanelli Barilari M,Gaini SM. Neurochirurgia Clinica. Cap 53 III pp 999-1005 Edizioni Medico Scientifiche Torino 2002
Lesioni sellari e parasellari
P.Mortini
Neurochirurgia Clinica. Cap 30 pp 457-474 Edizioni Medico Scientifiche Torino 2002. Papo I,Villani R,Giovanelli Barilari M,Gaini SM.
Endocrine inactive and gonadotroph adenomas: diagnosis and management
Losa M, Mortini P, Barzaghi R, Franzin A, Giovanelli M. J
Neuro-oncology 2001 Sept 54 (2):167-177.
Desmopressin stimulation test before and after pituitary surgery in patients with Cushing’s disease
Losa M, Mortini P, Dylgjeri S, Barzaghi R, Franzin A, Mandelli C, Giovanelli M.
Clinical Endocrinology 55:61-68,2001.
Effects of octreotide treatment on the proliferation and apoptotic index of GH secreting pituitary adenomas
Losa M,Ciccarelli E, Mortini P, Barzaghi R, Gaia D, Faccani G, Papotti M, Mangili F, Terreni MR, Camanni F, Giovanelli M. J Clini
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2001 Nov;86(11):5194-5200
La terapia chirurgica dell’acromegalia
Giovanelli M,Losa M,Mortini P.
Liuzzi A,Opizzi G; La malattia acromegalica, pp 71-88.Ed.Pubblicazioni medico scientifiche 2001.
Proliferation index of Nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas: correlations with clinical characteristics and long-term follow-up results
Losa M, Franzin A, Mangili F, Terreni MR, Barzaghi R, Veglia F, Mortini P, Giovanelli M.
Neurosurgery 47:1313-1319,2000
Determination of the proliferation and Apoptotic index in adrenocorticotropin-secreting pituitary tumors: Comparison between micro and macroadenomas
Losa M, Barzaghi RLA, Mortini P, Franzin A, Mangili F, Terreni MR, Giovanelli M.
American Journal of Pathology 2000,156:245-251.
Acromegaly associated with a granular cell tumor of the neurohypophysis: a clinical and histological study
Losa M, Saeger W, Mortini P, Pandolfi C, Terreni MR, Taccagni G, Giovanelli M.
Journal of Neurosurgery 93,121-126, 2000.
Thyrotropin receptor protein expression in normal and adenomatous human pituitary
Theodoropulos M, Arzberger T, Gruebler Y, Korali Z, Mortini P, Joba W, Heufelder AE, Stalla GK, Shaaf L.
Journal of Endocrinology 167,7-13,2000.
Surgical Management of Thyrotropin-Secreting Pituitary Adenomas.
Losa M, Mortini P, Franzin A, Barzaghi R, Mandelli C, Giovanelli M.
Pituitary Vol 2,: 127-131,1999.
Is presurgical treatment with somatostatin analogs necessary in acromegalic patients?
Mortini P, Giovanelli M.
Journal of Endocrinological Investigation 22:871-873,1999
Usefulness of markers of cell proliferation in the management of pituitary adenomas
Losa M, Franzin A, Mortini P, Terreni MR, Mangili F, Giovanelli M.
Clinical Science 95 (1998) 129-135.
Differentiation of clinically non-functioning pituitary adenomas from meningiomas and craniopharyngiomas by positron emission tomography with [18F]fluoro-ethyl-spiperone
Lucignani G, Losa M, Moresco RM, Del Sole A, Matarrese M, Bettinardi V, Mortini P, Giovanelli M, Fazio F.
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 24 (1997) 1149-1155.
Indium-111 pentetreotide single-photon emission tomography in patients with TSH-secreting pituitary adenomas: correlation with the effect of a single administration of octreotide on serum TSH levels
Losa M, Magnani P, Mortini P, Persani L, Acerno S, Giugni E, Songini C, Fazio F, Beck-Peccoz P, Giovanelli M
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 24 (1997) 728-731
Metastatic prostatic adenocarcinoma presenting as a pituitary mass: Shrinkage of the lesion and clinical improvement with medical treatment
Losa M, Grasso M, Giugni E, Mortini P, Acerno S, Giovanelli M.
Prostate 1:32(4) (1997) 241-245
Surgical therapy of pituitary adenomas
Giovanelli M, Losa M, Mortini P.
Metabolism Clinical & Experimental 45 Suppl. 1 (1996): 115-116
Il controllo della carotide intracranica.
Mortini P, Giugni E,Mandelli CM,Franzin A,Giovanelli M. In Chiesa R,Melissano G,
La chirurgia dei Tronchi Sopra Aortici Cap 54,pp 479- 487. Ed. Europa Scienze Umane 1997.
Surgical results in microadenomas
Giovanelli M, Losa M, Mortini P, Acerno S, Giugni E.
Acta Neurochir Suppl. 65 (1996) : 11-12
Criteria of cure and follow-up of central hyperthyroidism due to thyrotropin-secreting pituitary adenomas
Losa M, Giovanelli M, Persani L, Mortini P, Faglia G, Beck-Peccoz P.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 81 (1996): 3084-3090
Surgical treatment of acromegaly
Giovanelli M, Mortini P, Giugni E, Acerno S, Losa M. In: von Werder K, Fahlbusch R
Pituitary adenomas: from basic research to diagnosis and therapy, Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp 21-30, 1996.
Acromegaly: surgical results and prognosis
Giovanelli M, Losa M, Mortini P. In: Landolt AM, Vance ML, Reilly PL
Pituitary adenomas. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, 1996, pp 333-351.
Widened transnasal surgical approach for removal of huge, forward-spreading pituitary neoplasms.
Antonelli AR, Cappiello J, Bigoni AG, Puxeddu R, Mortini P, Losa M, Giovaneli M. in: Mazzoni A, Sanna M
Skull base surgery - Kugler publications, Amsterdam, New York, pp 229-235, 1995.
Responsiveness of gonadotropins to TRH in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas: correlation with immunoistochemical results.
Losa M, Terreni MR, Mortini P, Acerno S, Giovanelli M
Frontiers in Endocrinology, Highlights in Molecular and Clinical Endocrinology, Vol. 9, pp 155-158, 1994.