Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Residents-Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Vestibular Schwanomas

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The speaker starts by emphasizing the importance of surrounding oneself with people smarter than oneself for success. He mentions Jason Sheehan and David Schlesinger as examples of people he has surrounded himself with. The video then discusses the role of radiosurgery in the treatment of acoustic neuromas, a rare condition that affects around 1 per 100,000 people. Initially, surgery was the immediate answer for these tumors, but with the development of radiosurgery as an alternative strategy, many people are now considering observation instead. However, data shows that delaying intervention can worsen hearing preservation rates. The video explains the technique of radiosurgery, which involves mapping the tumor and delivering a dose of radiation to stop its growth. The speaker discusses the effectiveness of radiosurgery in preserving facial nerve function and hearing, especially in younger patients with smaller tumors. He also addresses concerns about the potential risk of developing radiation-related tumors and explains that the risk is minimal. The video concludes by summarizing the positive outcomes of radiosurgery compared to microsurgery, including reduced complications, better facial neuropathy and symptom management, and hearing preservation.

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Presented by L. Dade Lunsford, MD

Keywords

success

radiosurgery

acoustic neuromas

hearing preservation

facial nerve function

complications