Microscopic Ear Surgery is a specialized surgical approach used to diagnose and treat various conditions affecting the ear, particularly the middle ear and its delicate structures. The procedure is performed using a high-powered operating microscope, which provides detailed magnification and enhanced visibility of the eardrum, middle-ear bones, and surrounding tissues. It may be recommended for conditions such as chronic ear infections, eardrum perforations, cholesteatoma, damaged hearing bones, and other structural problems of the ear. Depending on the condition, surgery may involve repairing the eardrum, removing diseased tissue, reconstructing the hearing mechanism, or controlling persistent infection. The primary goals are to eliminate disease, preserve healthy ear structures, prevent further complications, and improve hearing where possible. A thorough ENT examination and hearing assessment are generally performed before surgery to determine the extent of the condition and plan the most appropriate surgical approach for each patient.
Dr. Rajeev Kapila is a highly experienced ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon with over 19 years of clinical experience in managing complex disorders of the ear, nose, throat and head & neck. His areas of expertise include Cochlear Implant Surgery, Neuro-Otology, Skull Base Surgery, Microscopic Ear Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Sleep Apnea and Head & Neck Surgery.
