Integrated Neurosurgical Management of Retroperitoneal Benign Nerve Sheath Tumors

Alberto Benato, Quintino Giorgio D'Alessandris, Marino Murazio, Fabio Pacelli, Pier Paolo Mattogno, Eduardo Fernández, Liverana Lauretti

Risultato della ricerca: Contributo in rivistaArticolo in rivista

Abstract

Peripheral nerve sheath tumors (PNST) of the retroperitoneum are rare and are often treated by general surgeons dealing with retroperitoneal cancers. However, resection without the correct microsurgical technique can cause permanent neurological deficits and pain. Here, we discuss our interdisciplinary approach based on the integration of expertise from neurosurgery and abdominal surgery, allowing for both safe exposure and nerve-sparing microsurgical resection of these lesions. We present a series of 15 patients who underwent resection of benign retroperitoneal or pelvic PNST at our institution. The mean age of patients was 48.4 years; 67% were female. Tumors were 14 schwannomas and 1 neurofibroma. Eight patients (53%) reported neurologic symptoms preoperatively. The rate of complete resection was 87% (n = 13); all symptomatic patients showed improvement of their preoperative symptoms. There were no postoperative motor deficits; one patient (7%) developed a permanent sensory deficit. At a mean postoperative follow-up of 31 months, we observed no recurrences. To our best knowledge, this is the second-largest series of benign retroperitoneal PNST consistently managed with microsurgical techniques. Our experience confirms that interdisciplinary management allows for safe treatment of these tumors with good neurological and oncological outcomes.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)3138-3138
Numero di pagine1
RivistaCancers
Volume15
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2023

Keywords

  • exoscope
  • nerve sheath tumor
  • retroperitoneal
  • peripheral nerve surgery
  • neurosurgery

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