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1. Is a Cochlear Implant Surgery Permanent?
The Cochlear Implant Surgery is a permanent procedure as it involves placing an electronic device under the ear in the skull and helps the individual to hear.
2. Is a Cochlear Implant Surgery painful?
Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this surgery because you will be under the effect of general anesthesia. There may be some pain and discomfort in the ear after completion of the surgery.
3. What is the success rate of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
The success rate of a Cochlear Implant Surgery depends on the following factors:
- Age of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Condition of the Cochlea
- Experience of the doctor in performing Cochlear Implant Surgery
However, the success rate of the Cochlear Implant Surgery may be 90% to 95%.
4. What is the cost of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Minimum cost in Bangalore for Cochlear Surgery starts from Rs. 65,870
Average expenses in Bangalore for Cochlear Surgery is approximately Rs. 1,44,370
Maximum amount to be paid in Bangalore for Cochlear Surgery rises up to Rs. 2,22,870
Cost for Unilateral Cochlear Surgery starts from Rs. 70,000
Cost for Bilateral Cochlear Surgery starts from Rs.1,50,000
Cost of a Cochlear Implant Surgery depends on factors such as:
- Admission fee
- Doctor fee
- Age of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Type of implant used
- Post-surgical complications that are involved
- Type of Hospital
- The admission room that you opted for
5. What are the components of a Cochlear implant?
The Cochlear Implant consists of :
- Implant package
- Sound and Speech processor
- Sound and speech processor acts like a minicomputer that processes the sound into digital information and sends this information to the implant package in the form of electrical signals.
- Implant package is surgically placed inside the skull that helps in stimulating the auditory nerve by the electrical signals received from the sound and speech processor.
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Dr. Srinivas Kunku | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 96% | 323 | 21 |
Dr. Prateek Nayak | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 83% | 27 | 20 |
Dr. Shalina Ray | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 86% | 97 | 25 |
Dr. Anithakumari AM | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 93% | 39 | 28 |
Dr. Girish Anand M S | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 81% | 26 | 27 |
Dr. Sunil Narayan Dutt | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 85% | 9 | 35 |
Dr. Pradeep Hosamani | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 89% | 10 | 23 |
Dr. Girish Rai B | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 33% | 40 | 34 |
Dr. Sumit Kumar Gaur | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 67% | 3 | 14 |
Dr. Bathi Reddy | Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | 45% | 22 | 42 |
What is a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Cochlear Implant surgery is a medical procedure in which a small, complex electronic device is placed under the skin behind the ear. This electronic device [Cochlear implant] helps in stimulating the auditory nerves and allows the patient to hear. This is used to bypass the function of the cochlea that transforms the sound vibrations into signals and forwards these signals to the hearing nerve [auditory nerve]. This nerve will send those signals to the brain where they are translated to recognizable sounds. The Cochlear Implant consists of :
Sound and speech processor acts like a minicomputer that processes the sound into digital information and sends this information to the implant package in the form of electrical signals. Implant package is surgically placed inside the skull that helps in stimulating the auditory nerve by the electrical signals received from the sound and speech processor.
What are the advantages of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Advantages of the Cochlear Implant Surgery are:
What are the indications of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Indications for the Cochlear Implant Surgery are the following:
What is the preparation for a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
What are the steps involved in a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
The following are the steps involved in the Cochlear Implant Surgery:
What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Who can perform a Cochlear Implant Surgery [Right specialist type for a Cochlear Implant] Surgery?
The Cochlear Implant Surgery can be performed by:
What is the cost of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Cost of a Cochlear Implant Surgery depends on factors such as
Minimum cost in Bangalore starts from Rs. 65,870
Average expenses in Bangalore are approximately Rs. 1,44,370
Maximum amount to be paid in Bangalore rises up to Rs. 2,22,870
Cost for Unilateral Cochlear Surgery may be Rs. 70,000
Cost for Bilateral Cochlear Surgery may be Rs.1,50,000
Is a Cochlear Implant a major surgery or minor surgery?
The Cochlear Implant Surgery is a major procedure as it involves implanting the small complex electronic device within the skull and behind the ear.
What is the eligibility criteria for a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
People who can undergo a Cochlear Implant Surgery are:
What is the ineligibility criteria for a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
People who cannot undergo a Cochlear Implant Surgery are:
What are the risks and complications associated with a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Following are a few risks and complications associated with the Cochlear Implant Surgery:
How long does it take to complete a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
The Cochlear Implant Surgery may take almost 2-4 hours to complete and sometimes it may take more than usual time depending on the medical condition of the patient and condition of the cochlea.
What is the recovery time?
Individuals who undergo a Cochlear Implant Surgery may return to their normal routine life within 1 to 2 weeks after the surgery. The doctor will not activate the implant until the scar or incision has healed.
What is the success rate of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
The success rate of a Cochlear Implant Surgery depends on the following factors:
However, the success rate of the Cochlear Implant Surgery maybe 90% to 95%.
Is a Cochlear Implant Surgery painful?
Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this surgery because you will be under general anesthesia. There may be some pain and discomfort in the ear after completion of the surgery.
Is a Cochlear Implant Surgery Permanent?
The Cochlear Implant Surgery is a permanent procedure as it involves placing an electronic device under the ear in the skull and helps the individual to hear.
What are the long-term results of a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Long-term results of the Cochlear Implant Surgery are:
Can a Cochlear Implant Surgery be detected in the future?
In a Cochlear Implant Surgery, an electronic device is used and placed inside the skull underneath the ear. It also involves placing a sound and speech processor around the ear. Hence, a Cochlear Implant Surgery can be detected in the future.
What are the options if a Cochlear Implant Surgery fails?
If a Cochlear Implant Surgery fails, then your doctor may recommend a revision surgery of a cochlear implant.
What are the alternatives for a Cochlear Implant Surgery?
Some of the alternatives for Cochlear Implant Surgery are: