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Formulating a uniform guideline for operative treatment is not possible based on the results of this study. However, the authors believe that support is given to their policy, which is primarily to perform a simple decompression. Its surgical simplicity with preservation of the anatomy, especially the vascularization, and the possibility of rapid postoperative rehabilitation are also taken into consideration. If subluxation is found intraoperatively, anterior transposition is proposed.

Considering the good tumor growth control and facial nerve function preservation as well as the possibility of preserving serviceable hearing and the low number of complications, subtotal resection followed by GKS can be the treatment option of choice for large VSs.