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Clinically nonfunctioning pituitary tumors are common in tertiary endocrine practice. Although it is widely accepted that patients with these adenomas require long-term surveillance after surgery, a consensus on postoperative monitoring and treatment strategies is lacking. This Perspectives article aims to emphasize what is known about the follow-up of nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas and to point the way forward to future areas of research in this field.