Cochlear Implant Surgery

A cochlear implant is a small electronic hearing device that helps people who have severe to profound hearing loss. Unlike regular hearing aids that make sounds louder, this device directly stimulates the hearing nerve to help you hear clearly. It is used for both pediatric cochlear implant (children) and adult cochlear implant cases. At ORL International Hospital, our ENT surgeons for cochlear implant perform this surgery using advanced technology for safe and successful outcomes.

Types of Cochlear Implants

Cochlear implants come in different types, depending on age, hearing condition, and medical need:

1. Unilateral Cochlear Implant – Implant in one ear

2. Bilateral Cochlear Implant – Implant in both ears for better sound direction and clarity

3. Pediatric Cochlear Implant Systems – Specially designed for children to support speech development

4. Adult Cochlear Implant Systems – Built to enhance clarity and improve everyday communication

5. Hybrid Cochlear Implants – For people who have partial hearing (high-frequency loss)

At ORL International Hospital, we help you choose the right system based on hearing tests and medical evaluation.

How Cochlear Implants Work

A cochlear implant has two main parts:

• External processor (worn behind the ear)

• Internal implant (placed inside the inner ear)

Together, they:

1. Capture sound

2. Convert sound into electrical signals

3. Stimulate the hearing nerve

4. Send signals to the brain
   This process helps the user recognize speech and everyday sounds more naturally.

If your hearing aids are not helping enough, a hearing implant surgery like this can restore meaningful hearing.

Why Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Done

Your doctor may recommend a cochlear implant when:

• Hearing aids no longer provide clarity

• Speech understanding is very poor

• The child is not developing speech due to hearing loss

• There is nerve-related permanent hearing loss

• You need clearer sound for communication, education, or work
  ORL International Hospital is recognized as a leading cochlear implant hospital offering advanced evaluation and treatment.

Symptoms That Indicate You May Need Cochlear Implant Surgery

You may be a good candidate if you experience:

• Trouble hearing even with hearing aids

• Difficulty understanding speech in noise

• Missed sounds like doorbells, phone rings, soft voices

• Delayed speech in children

• Asking people to repeat themselves frequently

• Feeling tired because of straining to listen

If these signs match your situation, our ENT team can guide you through the cochlear implant procedure step by step.

Benefits and Risks of Cochlear Implant Surgery

Benefits

• Better speech clarity

• Improved hearing in noisy environments

• Enhanced learning and communication

• Helps children develop normal speech

• Supports independence in adults

• Higher quality of life

• Stronger social and emotional connections

Risks

• Mild dizziness

• Temporary discomfort

• Small risk of infection

• Rare device-related issues

At ORL International Hospital, the best ENT hospital for cochlear implant, all patients receive pre- and post-surgery counseling to ensure safe recovery.

Book Your Cochlear Implant Consultation at ORL Hospital Today

Cochlear implant surgery is a modern hearing implant procedure for people with severe hearing loss who don’t benefit from hearing aids. It uses an internal and external device to send sound signals directly to the hearing nerve, helping children and adults hear clearly. ORL International Hospital, the best ENT hospital in Delhi, offers advanced pediatric and adult cochlear implant solutions with expert ENT surgeons, safe procedures, and personalized hearing rehabilitation for long-term improvement.