Cochlear implantation Surgery

Cochlear implantation is a surgical procedure designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss who receive limited benefit from hearing aids. The surgery involves inserting an electrode array into the cochlea to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. An external speech processor captures and converts sound into electrical signals transmitted to the implant. This procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and requires postoperative programming and auditory rehabilitation. Cochlear implants have shown significant improvement in speech perception and quality of life for eligible patients.