Endoscopic tympanoplasty in Gurgaon

Tympanoplasty repairs a hole in the eardrum and treats chronic middle ear disease. Using an endoscope, it is done through the ear canal, usually without a cut behind the ear.

It may be recommended for: a hole in the eardrum from infection, injury or previous surgery; chronic middle ear infection or discharge that does not settle with medicines; cholesteatoma, an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear; hearing loss from a perforated eardrum or middle ear problem.

An endoscope gives a wide, magnified view of the middle ear without a large cut. A small cut inside the ear canal lets the surgeon repair the eardrum with a graft and treat any middle ear disease. This means less tissue disturbance and faster recovery.

Take the pain medicines as prescribed. Keep the ear clean and dry, and follow the dressing instructions. Do not swim or put your head under water until your surgeon says it is safe. Avoid loud noise and earphones until cleared. Do not fly or travel to high altitude until your surgeon advises it is safe. Come for a follow-up visit 1–2 weeks after surgery.

As with any operation, there are possible complications: infection, which may need antibiotics; the eardrum may not heal completely and need further treatment; temporary or, rarely, permanent hearing loss; ringing or buzzing in the ear; facial nerve injury, which is rare. Your surgeon will discuss these with you before surgery.

Ear surgery aims to improve hearing. Permanent hearing loss is rare.

Modern techniques and pain control mean most people have only mild discomfort.

Endoscopic tympanoplasty is done through the ear canal, so there is usually no visible scar.

The risk is low with an experienced surgeon and modern techniques.

Ear surgery can give long-lasting or permanent improvement. Some conditions can return, so follow-up visits matter.

Only when your surgeon confirms it is safe, usually after the first follow-up check. International patients should plan their return flight with this in mind.