Best Cochlear Implant Surgery in Varanasi| Heritage Hospitals

Overview

Heritage Hospital, one of the leading cochlear implant hospitals in Varanasi, has extensive experience in performing the surgery. Our hospital infrastructure has all the essential equipment and facilities to perform the surgery successfully. Moreover, our experienced surgeons and doctors will provide personalized treatment to ensure the patient regains hearing ability.

Individuals with loss of hearing or congenitally deaf patients can have a simple yet sustainable solution to manage their problem – Cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi. Cochlear implant surgery is the process of surgical implantation of electronic devices for people who are deaf or have been diagnosed with hearing issues due to various reasons.

Cochlear implant treatment in Varanasi transforms speech and other sounds into electrical energy that stimulates hearing nerves in the inner ear. The device has been designed with specific internal and external components, including an external speech processor, headset, and surgically implanted stimulated/ receiver package with an electrode array in the skull.

When is Cochlear Implant Surgery Required?

Cochlear implant surgery is not always the last resort for individuals with hearing loss, but it is typically considered when other treatment options, like hearing aids or other amplification devices, may have failed to provide sufficient benefit. We at Heritage Hospital perform a detailed medical evaluation to decide whether cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi is an ideal treatment option for you. Our medical team will perform the following steps before a cochlear implant treatment in Varanasi:

Performing tests to evaluate speech, balance, and hearing
A physical examination will be carried out to assess the health of the inner ear regions.
Evaluation of the cochlear and inner ear structure using CT or MRI diagnostic test of the skull
Mental health examination in specific cases for cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi to ensure the ability of individuals to learn the instructions to use cochlear implants.

Then, we will carry out the procedure with the below steps.

Before the procedure, the patient will be administered anaesthesia to make them relax during the surgery.
Our highly-trained surgeon will make an incision in the ear during the cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi, followed by a small hole in the mastoid bone.
The electrodes will be inserted through the tiny hole in the cochlear region. The receiver is usually inserted behind the ear, beneath the skin.
Then, it will be secured to the skull, and the incision will be sentenced to secure the internal device.

How is the Cochlear Implant Surgery Performed ?

Treatment Procedure

The primary goal of cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi is to provide individuals with access to sound to enhance or develop listening or spoken language. While the treatment cannot restore the hearing ability to ‘normal’, they can predominantly improve hearing and speech clarity.

Most people with a profound range of hearing loss may not find traditional hearing aids helpful in receiving adequate volume or clarity to hear speech and environmental sounds. However, people who have undergone cochlear implant treatment in Varanasi have assured that it helps them experience a positive effect on their work and daily life.

Why Choose Us?

Is your hearing or speech ability not improved by normal traditional aids? Then, it is time to look out for the best cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi! Here are some reasons why we stand out as the leading clinic.

State-of-the-art

Our ENT Department boasts state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best patient care.

Medical Professionals

A group of qualified medical professionals supported by best-in-class management

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Specialized doctor in the field in partnership with advanced technologies

Procedures

Wide range of diagnostic, intervention, and surgical procedures

Our Clinicians

20+ years of experience

Dr. Meenakshi Singh

(MS (ENT), Cochlear Implant Surgeon, FSBS (Italy))

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FAQ’s

A technical advancement that improves hearing is called a cochlear implant surgery. It can be an option for people whose severe hearing loss from inner-ear damage prevents them from hearing well with hearing aids.

If a person has severe hearing problems which are not resolved through hearing aids, cochlear implantation is done. This is done to improve the hearing quality of an individual and the quality of communication.

In Cochlear implantation, a small incision is made behind the ear. A small part of the hair is removed from the incision site. After the incision, the implant is placed under the skin, and the electrode is inserted inside the inner ear. After the process is done, specific tests are done to record your response to the implant. The incision is then closed through disposable stitches.

The synthetic materials used in Cochlear implant surgery in Varanasi at Heritage Hospital are platinum, silicon, titanium, and ceramics cochlear implants. Also, Teflon-coated wires are used to establish contact between electrodes and receivers.

For a few days, you can experience mild to severe pain in and around your ear, along with a headache. You might feel lightheaded and hear some popping or clicking in your ears. In most cases, this fades after a week. For roughly 3 to 5 weeks, the area behind your ear will be enlarged.

Deaf people with cochlear implants can hear and understand speech. These gadgets do not, however, enable regular hearing. These instruments enable the processing and transmission of sound and speech to the brain.

A cochlear implant is done under General Anaesthesia. Since Cochlear implantation is a major surgery, the patient must be asleep during the procedure.

The procedure is 2-2.5 hours long and is complicated; thus, a patient is unconscious during the entire procedure being carried out.

Cochlear implant surgery is a significant and complicated surgery that takes 2-2.5 hours.

The patient doesn’t need ICU care after cochlear implantation. However, he is kept under observation for a day or two.

Cochlear Implant Surgery is very safe with rare chances of complications.

Cochlear implantation is a major surgery and might include a few complications. Some minor complications are dizziness and infection. However, some significant complications include weakening facial nerves, leading to eye problems and mouth angle deviation.

The patient is advised to consume only after 6-7 hours of the surgery have passed. Also, the patient should avoid greasy or hard food and try something bland. He is advised to intake more of a liquid diet.

The person is admitted as an inpatient for an overnight stay before getting operated on. So, the surgery is done after the patient is admitted for a night.

The Cochlear Implant Surgery cost in Varanasi starts from 80000 and costs up to 1.20 lacs rupees. This cost does not include a cochlear implant. That costs extra, depending on the material you choose for cochlear implantation.

The patient doesn't need to pay the entire amount before the surgery. However, it is highly recommended. The patient can pay the 3/4th payment before the surgery and settle the remaining payment at discharge.

No, most companies do not cover the cochlear implant’s cost in insurance. To know more about the same, you can visit our insurance page. https://heritagehospitals.com/insurance/3

The patient is kept under observation for 3-4 days. It is done to monitor the patient's response to the cochlear transplant.

The patient must take 1-2 weeks off per the doctor's recommendation. However, if you are in a job that requires strenuous activities, you are advised to take 3-4 weeks off.

Within the first year, the patient would need up to 20 visits for fine-tuning speech processing and auditory training. If the Surgery is done on a kid, he must go for therapy 4-5 days a week for 2 years. While in an adult, regular mopping id is required, which means regular maintenance of the cochlear implant is needed.

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