Depression and ability to work after vestibular schwannoma surgery: a nationwide registry-based matched cohort study on antidepressants, sedatives, and sick leave.

This nationwide study shows no significant differences in the use of antidepressants and sedatives between patients and controls, while the rate of postoperative sick leave was higher in patients than in controls after VS surgery. Our findings underpin the importance of avoiding surgical sequelae and facilitating return to normal professional life.