Evaluation of the increased use of partial resection of large vestibular schwanommas: facial nerve outcomes and recurrence/regrowth rates.

ObjectiveTo determine whether partial tumor removal in large vestibular schwannoma improves facial nerve outcomes while maintaining a low risk of tumor regrowth/recurrence.Study DesignRetrospective chart review and prospective database.SettingTertiary neurotologic referral center.PatientsFour hundre