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A young woman's mobility was successfully restored through laparoscopic removal of a schwannoma, a rare benign tumor of neurological origin, located in her lesser pelvis. The procedure was performed by Semmelweis University's collaborative team from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention, using specialized intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring. The patient was discharged the day after surgery with full recovery of her walking ability.
Why it matters
This interdepartmental approach demonstrates advanced surgical techniques for removing difficult pelvic tumors while preserving neurological function. The collaboration and specialized neuromonitoring technology represent a unique capability in Central and Eastern Europe for treating complex cases that could otherwise result in permanent disability.
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Through interdepartmental collaboration, a young woman’s quality of life and ability to walk were restored following the laparoscopic removal of a rare, benign tumor of neurological origin in the lesser pelvis, known as a schwannoma (also called a neurinoma). In the Central and Eastern European region, only the Neuropelveology Program of Semmelweis University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and its joint working group with the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention perform procedures supported by intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring. The collaboration between the two departments is also facilitated by a newly acquired specialized mobile neuromonitoring device. The day after the successful surgery, the patient was discharged from the university, fully recovered.
Source: Specialized procedure saves a young woman's ability to walk