OPS-Code 5-075.1:
Operations on other endocrine glands: Excision and resection of diseased pituitary gland tissue: Intrasellar, total
During surgery, diseased tissue was removed from your pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland is a gland in the brain. Many hormones are produced in this gland. Hormones are chemical messengers for the body. These messengers produced by the pituitary gland influence growth, metabolism and sex hormones, for example.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the OPS code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).