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The presigmoid retrolabyrinthine route preserves the labyrinth and reduces cerebellar retraction and manipulation but provides only a narrow surgical corridor. We report the use of a combined approach to safely resect a large vestibular schwannoma with brainstem compression while avoiding complete postoperative deafness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 24-year-old man presented with a large right vestibular schwannoma causing considerable brainstem compression. A combined temporal\u2013suboccipital craniotomy with near-total mastoidectomy was performed to expose the sigmoid sinus while preserving the labyrinth. Microsurgical dissection was performed via the retrosigmoid corridor, while a rigid endoscope inserted through the presigmoid route provided direct visualization of the brainstem side.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This dual-corridor, dual-visualization technique enabled safe subperineural tumor removal and identification of the facial nerve. Gross total resection was achieved, and the postoperative course was uneventful. At approximately 6 months postoperatively, facial nerve function remained normal (House\u2013Brackmann grade I). Formal postoperative pure-tone audiometry demonstrated residual hearing on the operated side, predominantly in the low-frequency range. Although serviceable hearing was not preserved, complete postoperative deafness was avoided.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In large vestibular schwannomas with vertical brainstem extension, retrosigmoid resection alone may require excessive cerebellar retraction. Adding a presigmoid retrolabyrinthine corridor improves brainstem access, minimizes cerebellar retraction and manipulation, and facilitates safe tumor removal. 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