Hearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma surgery via retrosigmoid transmeatal approach

ConclusionThe retrosigmoid transmeatal approach under continuous neuromonitoring (auditory brainstem response, cochlear nerve action potentials, and continuous facial nerve monitoring) enables gross-total resection of vestibular schwannomas, while preserving hearing and facial functions. Radiological assessment and microsurgical techniques, such as meticulous tumor dissection, are also essential for functional preservation with sufficient tumor removal.
Source: Acta Neurochirurgica - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research