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8. What Does Surgery Entail?

Depending on the size and position of the acoustic neuroma a neurosurgeon or an ear, nose and throat surgeon will be employed to remove the tumor. You will need general anesthesia for the procedure. In 95% of cases, the surgeon can remove the tumors entirely. This is brain surgery, so doctors don't dig around and potentially cause more severe problems. If part of the tumor is left behind you may be looking at radiotherapy. You will need to stay in the hospital for a couple of days following the procedure but usually fully recover in six to twelve weeks.

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