EAR SURGERY

What is Ear Surgery?

Ear surgery includes procedures such as tympanoplasty, stapes surgery, and cholesteatoma removal to restore hearing and treat chronic ear disease.

Procedure Steps

• Microsurgical techniques

• Removal of diseased tissue

• Reconstruction of ossicles if needed

Who Needs Ear Surgery?

Ear Surgery may be recommended for patients who experience:

• Chronic ear infections

• Hearing loss

• Cholesteatoma

• Otosclerosis

FAQs

What is cholesteatoma surgery?

Removal of abnormal skin growth in the middle ear.

Can ear surgery restore hearing?

Many patients experience improved hearing after surgery.

What is stapes surgery?

A microsurgical procedure for otosclerosis-related hearing loss.

Is ear surgery performed with a microscope?

1–2 hours depending on complexity.

How long does ear surgery take?

Yes, advanced otologic surgery uses microsurgical techniques.

When can flying resume after ear surgery?

Usually after medical clearance within several weeks.