Resection of small acoustic neuroma using the transcanal transvestibular endoscopic approach.

Abstract

We evaluated the outcomes of resection of small acoustic neuromas using the transcanal transvestibular endoscopic approach. Two patients with a small acoustic neuroma were treated using this approach. The sizes of the tumors were 11 × 6 mm and 12 × 10 mm. Both tumors were removed completely without residual tumor tissue, and damage to the facial nerve and cochlear nerve was avoided. No patients developed postoperative vertigo, aggravation of postoperative facial paralysis, severe pain, or permanent postoperative complications. The patients were followed up for 6 months, and none developed recurrence. Resection of small acoustic neuromas by the transcanal transvestibular endoscopic approach is a simple and safe technique that achieves excellent functional results.