Advanced Treatment Options for Cranial Base Tumors
Depending on your condition and the location of your tumor, UPMC offers two preferred treatment options:
- Endoscopic Endonasal Approach (EEA)—Pioneered at UPMC, EEA is an innovative surgical technique that removes brain tumors and lesions through the nose.
- Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery — This painless treatment uses radiation beams to target tumors and lesions with no incisions.
Our team works to find the technique or combination of techniques that offers you the greatest chance of returning to normal life.