Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy
A procedure that replaces or modifies a fixed middle ear bone to restore hearing lost to otosclerosis.
What is Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy?
Stapedectomy and stapedotomy treat otosclerosis, a condition where the smallest bone in the body, the stapes, becomes fixed in place within the middle ear and can no longer vibrate properly to transmit sound, causing progressive hearing loss. Your surgeon removes or creates a small opening in the fixed stapes bone and replaces it with a tiny prosthetic device that restores the vibration needed for normal hearing. This delicate procedure is performed under a surgical microscope, typically under local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia, and takes about one hour.
Why is this procedure performed?
- Progressive hearing loss caused by otosclerosis
- Hearing loss confirmed through audiometric testing as related to stapes fixation
- Hearing loss significantly affecting communication and daily life
- A desire for a surgical solution rather than relying solely on hearing aids
- Otosclerosis confirmed through specialist ear examination
How does this procedure help?
For most patients with otosclerosis, this procedure significantly improves hearing, often restoring hearing to near-normal levels by replacing the immobile bone with a functioning prosthetic device. Most patients notice improved hearing within a few weeks as swelling resolves. This is one of the most successful procedures in ear surgery for treating this specific type of hearing loss.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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