Evolution in Surgical Treatment of Vestibular Schwannomas

This article presents outcomes of modern surgical treatment of VS in the era of radiosurgery and reviews recent published advancements relevant to VS management.Recent FindingsFollowing VS surgery, excellent tumor resection rates and cranial nerve outcomes were achieved in a consecutive series of 572 adult patients with mean postoperative follow up of 4  years. Innovations in surgical technique include endoscopic technique as additional tool to microsurgery, exploration of semi-sitting position for large tumors, and intraoperative use of vasoactive agents as neuroprotective strategy.SummaryDespite great developments in radiation treatment of VS, surgery remains the key solution for the majority of the cases in order to achieve cure of the disease, long-term tumor control, and preservation of cranial nerve function at long-term.
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research