I've had a medium size Acustic Neoroma detected on my left side. I searched really hard to find the best method of treating this condition. As I am only 42 years of age, Radiotherapy was not recommended as the long term consequences are not really known and there are few theroretical complications in the long term. I therefore opted for Surgery. In Britain, I was offered various options by different surgeons in removing this tumour. Some with good potential of hearing preservation and other with no potential of hearing preservation especially when my hearing was perfect before surgery. However, the incisions for the best approach in Britain is still very large and involves a long time for recovery. That is until I discovered a centre in Marseille in France who do this surgery with small incision technique through a 2cm window in the skull and this can be achieved with the aid of an endoscope. Although a lot of the British surgeons tried to discourage me from having it I went ahead with it. I must say I do not regret one bit about my decision. The surgery went like a dream and I was back to work 5 weaks after surgery when most units here in the UK advised a minimum of 2 months. I highly recommend this approach for any body interested and happy to supply all the information if they care to email me. Good luck to all those who are in the turmoil of deciding which technique to have!
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