Tympanoplasty Treatment in India
About Tympanoplasty
Key Highlights
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Restores hearing by closing the eardrum perforation.Eliminates chronic ear discharge and reduces the frequency of infections.Can reconstruct damaged middle ear bones to improve sound conduction.Performed using minimally invasive techniques, often through the ear canal.High success rate in improving ear health and auditory function.Outpatient procedure in many cases, allowing for a quicker return home./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Chronic tympanic membrane perforation that does not heal on its own.
- Persistent or recurrent ear infections (chronic otitis media) with drainage.
- Conductive hearing loss caused by eardrum or ossicle damage.
- Cholesteatoma (a non-cancerous skin growth in the middle ear).
- Trauma to the eardrum from injury or previous surgery.
- Preparation for other procedures, like a cochlear implant.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough audiological evaluation (hearing test).
- Undergo a pre-operative physical examination and possibly blood tests.
- Discuss all current medications with the surgeon; may need to stop blood thinners.
- Avoid eating or drinking for 6-8 hours before surgery if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arrange for transportation home after the procedure.
- Inform the surgeon of any active cold, flu, or infection.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Failure of the graft to heal or reperforation of the eardrum.
- Changes in taste (dysgeusia) due to nerve proximity, usually temporary.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear).
- Worsening or no improvement in hearing.
- Rare risks include dizziness, facial nerve injury, or complete hearing loss.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Avoid getting water in the ear for several weeks; use ear plugs while bathing.
- Refrain from blowing your nose forcefully or flying for the time specified by your surgeon.
- Keep the head elevated while sleeping to reduce swelling.
- Take prescribed antibiotics and pain medications as directed.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for packing removal and hearing assessment.
- Avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for 2-3 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tympanoplasty in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for tympanoplasty in India include Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Manipal Hospital Hebbal, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tympanoplasty. MediFyr helps you compare ent specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tympanoplasty compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Tympanoplasty in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated ent teams and experience managing patients undergoing tympanoplasty.
Delhi, India
73 Doctors
Michael Ali, a 42-year-old construction site...
Michael Ali, a 42-year-old construction site manager, had struggled with hearing loss and recurrent ear infections since a childhood accident. Over the past year, his right ear had become significantly worse, causing constant muffled hearing, frequent drainage, and dizziness that made supervising loud job sites difficult and isolating. An ENT specialist diagnosed him with a chronic perforated eardrum and early cholesteatoma. The doctor recommended a tympanoplasty to repair the eardrum and clear the diseased tissue, warning that without surgery, the hearing loss could become permanent and the infection could spread. Michael was anxious about surgery near his brain and taking time off work. The procedure, performed under general anesthesia, went smoothly. Recovery involved keeping his ear dry and avoiding heavy lifting for six weeks. After the initial healing, his hearing improved dramatically. The constant infections stopped. Emotionally, Michael moved from frustration and social withdrawal to relief and re-engagement. He felt a renewed connection at work and home, no longer exhausted from straining to hear.
ENT Specialists for Tympanoplasty
Explore experienced ent specialists who regularly perform tympanoplasty and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 16 Years Experience
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- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
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- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 43 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
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- 38 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 24 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
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- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 10 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 14 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 19 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 26 Years Experience
- ENT Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore