Translabyrinthine Approach for Resection of Vestibular Schwannoma

Abstract

Objectives \u2003This video describes the surgical indications, relevant anatomy, and surgical steps of routine translabyrinthine surgery for gross total resection of sporadic vestibular schwannoma. Design \u2003The procedure is presented through a surgical instructional video. Setting \u2003The surgery took place at tertiary skull base referral center. Parcipant \u2003A 47-year-old patient reported with nonserviceable hearing, frequent episodes of vertigo, recurrent severe headache, and a small unilateral right sided vestibular schwannoma. Results \u2003Gross total resection with preservation of facial nerve function was achieved. Conclusion \u2003This instructional video documents the surgical steps and relevant anatomy for translabyrinthine resection of vestibular schwannoma. The link to the video can be found at: https://youtu.be/CJ2vKMLs7aI .