Vestibular Schwannoma Resection
Vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is performed to remove a benign tumor that grows on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which controls hearing and balance. This tumor, also known as an acoustic neuroma, typically arises from the Schwann cells that insulate the nerve, and while it is non-cancerous, it can cause significant symptoms due to its pressure on surrounding structures. Symptoms often include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems. As the tumor grows, it can also press on the brainstem, leading to more serious complications.
The goal of vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is to remove the tumor while preserving nerve function, including facial muscle function, hearing and balance, whenever possible. There are several approaches to this surgery, including the translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and middle fossa techniques, each chosen based on the tumor’s size and location.
The surgeon will decide the best method to minimize risks and maximize recovery. This surgery can be challenging due to the tumor's proximity to critical brain structures, but modern techniques, including intraoperative monitoring and advanced imaging, help to ensure a high level of precision. Post-surgery recovery may involve rehabilitation, and the outcome largely depends on the tumor size and how much nerve function can be preserved.
Vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is performed to remove a benign tumor that grows on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which controls hearing and balance. This tumor, also known as an acoustic neuroma, typically arises from the Schwann cells that insulate the nerve, and while it is non-cancerous, it can cause significant symptoms due to its pressure on surrounding structures. Symptoms often include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems. As the tumor grows, it can also press on the brainstem, leading to more serious complications.
The goal of vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is to remove the tumor while preserving nerve function, including facial muscle function, hearing and balance, whenever possible. There are several approaches to this surgery, including the translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and middle fossa techniques, each chosen based on the tumor’s size and location.
The surgeon will decide the best method to minimize risks and maximize recovery. This surgery can be challenging due to the tumor's proximity to critical brain structures, but modern techniques, including intraoperative monitoring and advanced imaging, help to ensure a high level of precision. Post-surgery recovery may involve rehabilitation, and the outcome largely depends on the tumor size and how much nerve function can be preserved.
Vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is performed to remove a benign tumor that grows on the vestibulocochlear nerve, which controls hearing and balance. This tumor, also known as an acoustic neuroma, typically arises from the Schwann cells that insulate the nerve, and while it is non-cancerous, it can cause significant symptoms due to its pressure on surrounding structures. Symptoms often include hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and balance problems. As the tumor grows, it can also press on the brainstem, leading to more serious complications.
The goal of vestibular schwannoma resection surgery is to remove the tumor while preserving nerve function, including facial muscle function, hearing and balance, whenever possible. There are several approaches to this surgery, including the translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and middle fossa techniques, each chosen based on the tumor’s size and location.
The surgeon will decide the best method to minimize risks and maximize recovery. This surgery can be challenging due to the tumor's proximity to critical brain structures, but modern techniques, including intraoperative monitoring and advanced imaging, help to ensure a high level of precision. Post-surgery recovery may involve rehabilitation, and the outcome largely depends on the tumor size and how much nerve function can be preserved.
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