Brain Tumors, Pituitary Disorders & Other Neurological Conditions | PNI

Published: December 2017, Last Updated: June 1, 2026

Brain surgery, also known as neurological surgery or neurosurgery, involves procedures used to treat conditions affecting the brain, skull base, and nervous system. These include <...

Taking a Holistic View with Endocrinology

Noa Tal, MD, is a neuroendocrinologist with the

Keyhole brain surgery is a minimally invasive neurosurgical technique used to remove pituitary tumors and select brain tumors through small, precise openings. These advanced endoscopic approaches aim to reduce disruption to healthy brain tissue, shorten recovery time, and improve surgical outcomes when compared to traditional open brain surgery.

What is Keyhole Surgery...

2026 Facial Nerve Symposium: Celebrating Growth, Collaboration & Innovation

The 2026 3rd Annual Facial Nerve Symposium, hosted by Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Pacific Facial Disorders Center Director Amit Kochhar, MD, brought together a remarkable community of clinicians, therapists, and traine...

Can a Brain Tumor Affect Your Sense of Smell?

Yes. Changes in smell can be an early or associated symptom of certain brain tumors, particularly those involving the skull base, pituitary gland, frontal lobes, or olfactory pathways.

Patients may experience:

loss of smell (anosmia) reduced smell (hyposmia...