Table 2. Factors to minimize neurological deficit after enucleation.

Pre-operative	Avoid unnecessary biopsy
Intra-operative	Perform intra-capsular enucleation for major nerve schwannomaLimited incision of the epineuriumAtraumatic dissection, especially at proximal and distal polesNo en-bloc resection if traumatic
Post-operative	Drainage to prevent hematomaRaising the affected limb