Labyrinthectomy Treatment in Turkey
About Labyrinthectomy
Key Highlights
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Highly effective in eliminating debilitating vertigo attacks (success rate 90%).Definitive surgical solution for unilateral vestibular disorders unresponsive to medication.Can significantly improve quality of life by removing the unpredictability of severe dizziness.Often performed as a last-resort procedure after exhaustive conservative management.
Who is this surgery for?
- Unilateral Meniere's disease with severe, disabling vertigo and non-serviceable hearing.
- Intractable vertigo from other causes like labyrinthitis or vestibular neuronitis.
- Failed previous conservative treatments (e.g., diet, diuretics, intratympanic injections).
- Failed previous less-destructive surgeries (e.g., endolymphatic sac surgery).
- Patient acceptance of permanent, profound hearing loss in the affected ear.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive audiological evaluation (audiogram) to confirm non-serviceable hearing.
- Vestibular function tests (like VNG or vHIT) to document the diseased ear.
- Pre-operative imaging (MRI) to rule out other central causes of vertigo.
- Detailed counseling on permanent hearing loss and the nature of recovery.
- Pre-operative blood tests and medical clearance from a physician.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours prior to the surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Permanent, profound sensorineural hearing loss in the operated ear.
- Persistent dizziness or imbalance during the central compensation period.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) may persist or worsen.
- Risk of infection, bleeding, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
- Facial nerve injury, though rare with modern techniques.
- Failure to completely control vertigo (rare).
- Risks associated with general anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-3 days in the hospital for monitoring and management of acute vertigo.
- Significant dizziness and imbalance are common immediately after surgery, requiring assistance.
- Prescribed vestibular suppressant medications for the first few days.
- Early mobilization and beginning vestibular rehabilitation exercises are crucial for brain compensation.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and getting water in the ear for several weeks.
- Follow-up visits to monitor healing and progress with balance retraining.
- Most patients achieve functional balance within 2-6 weeks, though full central compensation can take months.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks for basic function, several months for full compensation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering labyrinthectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for labyrinthectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,321 – USD 2,753 | 2-4 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for basic function, several months for full compensation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 9,835 – USD 20,489 | 2-4 days | ~ 4-6 weeks for basic function, several months for full compensation | Know More |
Emily Miller, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Emily Miller, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had her life upended by Ménière's disease. For five years, she endured unpredictable, violent attacks of vertigo, accompanied by roaring tinnitus and hearing loss in her right ear. The episodes left her bedridden, nauseous, and terrified, forcing her to take frequent medical leave and miss her children's activities. After exhausting all conservative treatments, strict low-sodium diet, diuretics, steroid injections, with only temporary relief, her ENT specialist, Dr. Chen, recommended a labyrinthectomy. He explained it would permanently destroy the balance function in her bad ear to stop the vertigo, but would also complete the hearing loss on that side. The surgery itself was straightforward, but the immediate aftermath was challenging; Emily experienced severe dizziness and imbalance as her brain learned to compensate. After three months of dedicated vestibular rehabilitation, her balance stabilized. While she misses stereo hearing and has to be mindful in dark environments, the crippling vertigo attacks are gone. Emotionally, she moved from a state of constant anxiety and despair to one of profound relief and regained control. She is back in the classroom and can be present for her family, mourning the loss of her hearing but celebrating the return of her life.
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