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During the last century microsurgical approaches laid emphasis in descending order on preservation of life, total tumor excision and function. Today, the priority of microsurgery has changed to functional preservation. ⋯ In recent years, there has been an increase in observation-only management for small tumors, or radiotherapy in the case of tumor progression. The number of surgical procedures is in decline, with surgery being reserved mainly for large tumors.