Auditory neuroma surgery, if completed successfully, does not affect normal life expectancy, and the exact survival time is no different than if you did not have the disease.
The mainstay of treatment for acoustic neuroma is surgery. Post-operative complications are mainly nerve (facial and cochlear nerves) damage, hearing loss and cerebrospinal fluid leakage, while other rare complications include meningitis, intracranial hemorrhage, headaches and seizures. Generally this procedure will be performed by an experienced specialist and the common risks are largely manageable.
Auditory neuromas are benign tumors with an operative mortality rate of <1% and have no effect on normal life expectancy after surgical removal. Some patients may be left with varying degrees of neurologic dysfunction.
The risk level of surgery is related to the tumor size, location and surgical pathway, etc. Before surgery, you should actively communicate with your doctor about the risks of surgery and related medical knowledge. Postoperative care should follow the doctor's instructions.