Fourth Ventricular Epidermoid Cyst Surgery (Dr. Ian Parney / Mayo Roch

Hello All,
I'm reaching out as a patient who has been diagnosed with a fourth ventricular epidermoid cyst and is currently being evaluated for surgery at Mayo Clinic Rochester under Dr. Ian Parney.

I’m hoping to connect with others who have undergone similar procedures—especially those treated at Mayo or by Dr. Parney specifically. I’d like to understand what recovery was like, how symptoms improved or changed postoperatively, and how the decision for surgery versus observation was made.

Any personal experiences, advice, or insight into navigating this journey at Mayo would be incredibly helpful and deeply appreciated.

Thank you so much in advance for sharing.