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Dr. Shree Rao, an ENT (Ear-Nose-Throat) surgeon, is a superspecialist microsurgeon in Otology, Tonsillitis and the best Stapes surgeon in Hyderabad.
With 10 years of deep domain experience in medical and surgical ENT, she is quite fittingly the Head of the Cochlear Implant team at Dr. Rao’s ENT, Hyderabad’s leading ENT super specialty hospital. Her emphasis on patient-first, positive outcomes and empathetic approach endear Dr. Shree Rao to both care seekers and their families and the best stapes surgeon in hyderabad.
Stapedectomy or stapes surgery is performed to remove the infected stapes bone in the middle ear. The Stapes bone sends sound waves from the external ear to the internal ear. Infection of the stapes bone will obstruct its function and create hearing loss. Doctors remove the hardened or infected stapes bone to restore hearing capacity.
They effectively trap any bacteria or viruses that enter our body from the food we eat and the air we inhale through the nose. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Tonsils are the ‘first line of defense as part of the immune system.’
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Symptoms of otosclerosis are:
Stapedectomy surgery is performed to remove complications like
Stapedectomy will remove the infected bone or replace the stapes bone with an implant which functions like the stapes bone. The Remained stapes bone or the implant transfers the sound waves to the inner ear and provides normal hearing.
Advanced treatment methods are available to perform stapedectomy. Depending on the infected stapes bone, doctors select the best method to treat you. Methods like endoscopy stapedectomy, laser assisted stapedectomy or drilling methods are available to treat stapedectomy. The result of each method is the same, but the procedure varies from one another.
Dr. Shree Rao, renowned ENT Specialist and the best stapes surgeon in Hyderabad. She is one of the best doctors in Hyderabad for providing extensive treatment for all Ear problems. She discusses openly with patients and has an empathetic approach towards them.
Dr. Shree Rao is acclaimed as one of the best Pediatric ENT specialists in Hyderabad. With 10+ years of deep domain experience in the field of ENT, she is the director at Dr. Rao’s ENT Super Specialty International Hospital.
Dr.Shree Rao underwent specialized training in Rhinoplasty / Facial Plastic surgery at Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. She also underwent advanced training in cochlear implant surgery under Padmashri Dr. Milind V Kirtane and has a Fellowship in cochlear implant. Having performed over 200 successful cochlear implants for patients from all over the world, Dr. Shree Rao is also the recipient of several prestigious accolades in the domain of ENT and considered as the best Cochlear Implant Surgeon in India.
Conductive hearing loss is a condition which occurs in the middle ear or inner ear. If the conductive hearing loss occurs by infected stapes bone, then stapedectomy surgery will cure conductive hearing loss and restore hearing loss.
Stapes surgery will provide better and clearer hearing than a hearing aid. Stapes surgery is done for those who have infected stapes bone. Hearing aids are used in different conditions of hearing loss. If you have trouble hearing, consult an ENT specialist and get the correct treatment.
An experienced ear surgeon will perform surgery without any complications or risks. Some common and potential risks that may occur during the surgery are eardrum rupture, dizziness, nausea, facial nerve paralysis and bleeding.
Stapes surgery is completed within 2 hours, and doctors discharge you the next day after checking your vitals. Recovery time varies from person to person. Usually, one can recover from stapedectomy within 4 weeks and complete the function of the stapes bone. The normal hearing takes 3-6 months.
Dr. Shree C Rao can be consulted on all days except Wednesday, subject to appointment availability. For checking availability, reach out to us over WhatsApp by clicking here or Enquiry form here.
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Yes, International patients can consult Dr. Shree Rao virtually.
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