The translabyrinthine approach offers an excellent anatomical view of the cerebellopontine angle and a direct approach to the tumor with functional preservation of the facial nerve. Total removal is accomplished in most cases, with minimum incidence of morbidity and no incidence of mortality.

This study demonstrates that tumor size and surgeon's experience are the most significant factors influencing the facial nerve status and hearing outcome after removal of acoustic neuroma.

According to our findings the diagnosis of nasal septal deviation can be supported by AR readings.