acoustic neuroma

Posted By Paul Hyde on August 24, 1997 at 12:50:39:









Having recently been diagnosed with a "medium sized"  acoustic neuroma in my right ear, I have researched as much data as I can.  The result has been somewhat confusing to me as to the best treatment approach I should pursue. Microsurgery offers 1) middle fossa, 2) suboccipital, 3) translabyrinthine surgery, and 4) stereotactic radiosurgery.  Of course the radiosurgery appeals to me personally because it is not intrusive, but there is not a lot of literature encouraging it.  What are the most important determining factors in guiding my decision for treatment from these four approaches?
Thank you for your time and this wonderful public service you provide.  
Paul (age 60)