<unk>  is the surgical removal of the<unk> ophysis (pituitary gland). It is most commonly performed to treat tumors, especially craniopharyngioma tumors. Sometimes it is used to treat Cushing's syndrome due to pituitary adenoma or Simmond's disease It is also applied in neurosciences (in experiments with lab animals) to understand the functioning of<unk> ophysis. There are various ways a<unk>  can be carried out. These methods include transsphenoidal<unk> , open craniotomy, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Medications that are given as hormone replacement therapy following a complete<unk>  (removal of the pituitary gland) are often glucocorticoids. Secondary Addison's and<unk> erlipidemia can occur. Thyroid hormone is useful in controlling cholesterol metabolism that has been affected by pituitary deletion.
Hypophysectomy
Pyrotherapy
Adrenalectomy
Labial frenectomy
Chemical castration
Growth hormone therapy
Thyroidectomy
Parathyroidectomy