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Skull Base Surgery Program

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The Skull Base Surgery Program at Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æ has an expert clinical team committed to providing the highest quality care for our patients. We have a multidisciplinary team which involves a neurotologist and a neurosurgeon to remove lateral skull base tumors, such as acoustic tumors (vestibular schwannoma).

We also have a team to remove anterior skull base tumors, such as pituitary tumors, consisting of a neurosurgeon and a rhinologist. Working together, we offer the best possible care.

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Neurosurgery: 801-585-6065
Otolaryngology: 801-587-8368

Why Choose Â鶹ѧÉú¾«Æ·°æ

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Learning you have a tumor in or around your brain and head can be devastating. We are here to provide specialized treatment.

Our internationally known experts bring many years’ experience to each specialty area to give you the best care possible. We also provide high-quality, coordinated care and constantly conduct research allowing us to look for better treatments.

We know that many patients need personalized treatment options that meet their unique needs. We are here to partner with you for life offering exceptional care. With you we will determine customized treatment plans that target your unique situation.

We aim to give you the best care from the beginning to the end of your treatment.

Research by Our Skull Base Tumors Team

At our academic medical center, we specialize in skull base tumor research. We focus our research on patient outcomes and optimizing quality of life. Because we have patients from across the nation, we are fortunate to have a high-volume clinical practice (many patients) to provide data for meaningful research. 
 
We regularly publish the results of our clinical care in premiere medical journals. Medical journals with research like ours shape our field/expertise. Each member of our team is a sought after speaker at national and international meetings, teaching and training other medical professionals. 
 
The more experience our providers have is experience that leads to higher quality outcomes. This means that we can provide higher quality care for you—our patients.

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Over 100 patients included in our research with small vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) tumors.

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99% of patients had complete tumor removal and cure.

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Over 90% have normal or near normal facial nerve function.

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There was a less than 2.5% chance of surgical complications.

Skull Base Surgery

Our multidisciplinary teams offer evaluation and surgery for two approaches to skull base tumors: Anterior and lateral. 

Anterior Skull Base Tumors

Anterior skull base tumors are found in the front of the skull base near where the eye sockets and sinuses are located. Some examples include these:

Lateral Skull Base Tumors

Lateral skull base tumors are at the back of the skull base and are typically benign. Some examples include these:

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Lateral Skull Base Tumors

  • Acoustic Neuromas (Vestibular Schwannoma)
  • Meningiomas
  • Paragangliomas
Schedule With the Lateral Team

Anterior Skull Base Tumors

  • Angiomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Esthesioneuroblastomas
Schedule With the Anterior Team

Meet Our Patients

Hear From Our Specialists

When Should a Meningioma Be Removed?

Read the Interview

Pituitary Tumors: Your Questions Answered

Read the Post

Contact the Destination Care Program

The Destination Care Program is an initiative by U of U Health focusing on care for our out-of-state patients. We are here to help you find the services and information you need. Feel free to contact us:

EmailDestinationCare@hsc.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-6365