Annals of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ISSN 2835-7132) | Volume 5, Issue 3 | Case Series | Open Access

A Novel Case Report of Transcanal Endoscopic Excision of Facial Nerve Schwannoma

Satish Nair^*

Aishwarya JG, Satish Nair*, Sameema VV, Pradeepa Lakshmi S

Department of ENT-HNS, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

^*Correspondence to: Satish Nair 

Abstract

Facial nerve schwannomas are rare benign tumors and their management depends on site, extent and facial nerve functioning. Endoscope has been used extensively in otology in recent times due to its superior visualization of critical structures and minimally invasive technique along with better cosmesis, minimal post-operative pain and faster recovery as compared to traditional microscopic technique. Feasibility of transcanal endoscopic excision of middle ear tumors has been explored at present. We present the first case of totally endoscopic transcanal excision of facial nerve schwannoma with greater auricular nerve cable grafting in the literature.

Keywords:

Facial nerve schwannoma; Endoscopic; Transcanal; Schwannoma; TEES; Endoscope; Minimally invasive; Facial nerve

Citation:

Aishwarya JG, Satish Nair, Sameema VV, Pradeepa Lakshmi S. A Novel Case Report of Transcanal Endoscopic Excision of Facial Nerve Schwannoma. Annal of Otol Head and Neck Surg. 2026;5(3):1-8.