Comparisive analysis of outcomes of gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery and microsurgery in small- and medium-sized acoustic neuroma
10.3781/j.issn.1000-7431.2014.03.012
- Author:
Yi-Le ZENG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acoustic neuroma;
Gamma knife;
Microsurgery;
Stereotactic radiosurgery
- From:
Tumor
2014;34(3):271-274
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To compare the efficacy and outcomes of gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery and microsurgery in small- and medium-sized acoustic neuroma. Methods: The medical records of 87 patients with unilateral acoustic neuroma less than 3 cm were retrospectively collected. These 87 patients were divided into two groups: gamma knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GSR) group (n = 42) and microsurgery (MS) group (n = 45). The local control rate of tumor, preservation rate of cranial nerve function, hospitalization cost in first admission, length of stay in hospital, and the complications were campared between the two groups. Results: The difference in local control rate of tumor was not significant (GRS group vs MS group: 88.1% vs 97.8%; P = 0.102). In respect of preservation of facial nerve function and hearing, GRS was more effective than MS (87.2% vs 66.7%, P = 0.029; 68.2% vs 30.0%, P = 0.013). The rate of complications in the MS group was much higher than that in the GRS group (22.2% vs 7.1%). As compared with the GRS group, the hospitalization cost in first admission of the MS group was higher and the length of stay in hospital was prolonged. Conclusion: GSR has much more advantages in treatment of small- and medium-sized acoustic neuroma as compared with MS. Copyright © 2014 by TUMOR.
