What is Tympanoplasty?

Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and prevent recurrent ear infections

What type of anesthesia is used?

Tympanoplasty is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 3-4 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Tympanoplasty?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Tympanoplasty?

Tympanoplasty has a documented success rate of 92% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Tympanoplasty?

Tympanoplasty is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your ENT Surgery surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

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1.5-2.5 hours

Duration

0-1 days

Hospital Stay

3-4 weeks

Recovery

₹40,000+

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🔬How Tympanoplasty is Performed

1Pre-operative assessment — blood work, ECG, imaging, and fitness for general anesthesia
2Administration of general anesthesia by the anaesthesia team
3Surgical access — incisions or ports created based on open or minimally invasive approach
4Core procedure: Surgical repair of a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and prevent recurrent ear infections
5Haemostasis, drain placement if needed, and systematic closure of surgical layers
6Transfer to recovery room for anaesthesia reversal and vital-sign monitoring

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