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Removing a vestibular schwannoma while preserving other functions requires extreme precision, Dr. Arnaout said. It requires microsurgery—surgery performed with specialized operating microscopes and instruments—as well as navigation systems and advanced intraoperative monitoring to minimize complications.
“Vestibular nerves that give rise to these tumors are running in a really, really tight corridor that spans a short distance from the brainstem to the ear canal, along with the nerves that controls hearing, facial movements, facial sensation and “There’s a lot of really important real estate in that area, plus a lot of blood vessels that feed the brain stem. Additionally, larger tumors can press on the brain stem, which is what was happening to Steve.”
Having a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team is essential to achieving good outcomes, Dr. Arnaout added. Critically, Steve’s surgical team included Mass Eye and Ear surgeon Alicia Quesnel, MD, a neurotologist whose expertise is in conditions affecting the facial nerve and balance system. Neurotologists have highly specialized training in caring for complex ear and skull base disorders.
“Vestibular nerves that give rise to these tumors are running in a really, really tight corridor that spans a short distance from the brainstem to the ear canal, along with the nerves that controls hearing, facial movements, facial sensation and “There’s a lot of really important real estate in that area, plus a lot of blood vessels that feed the brain stem. Additionally, larger tumors can press on the brain stem, which is what was happening to Steve.”
Having a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team is essential to achieving good outcomes, Dr. Arnaout added. Critically, Steve’s surgical team included Mass Eye and Ear surgeon Alicia Quesnel, MD, a neurotologist whose expertise is in conditions affecting the facial nerve and balance system. Neurotologists have highly specialized training in caring for complex ear and skull base disorders.