Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)
A procedure that repairs a perforated eardrum to restore hearing and prevent recurring ear infections.
What is Tympanoplasty (Eardrum Repair)?
Tympanoplasty repairs a hole or tear in the eardrum, most often caused by chronic infection, injury, or a previous ear procedure. Your surgeon uses a small graft, typically taken from tissue near your ear, to patch the perforation, allowing the eardrum to heal and function normally again. This is generally performed through the ear canal or, for larger repairs, through a small incision behind the ear, working under a surgical microscope for precision. The procedure is performed under general or local anaesthesia and typically takes one to two hours.
Why is this procedure performed?
- A perforated or torn eardrum affecting hearing
- Recurrent ear infections linked to a persistent eardrum perforation
- Hearing loss caused by a hole in the eardrum
- A perforation that has not healed on its own
- Chronic ear drainage associated with a perforated eardrum
How does this procedure help?
Tympanoplasty repairs the perforation, typically restoring or significantly improving hearing and eliminating the recurrent infections that an open eardrum perforation can cause. Success rates for eardrum repair are generally high, with most patients experiencing lasting improvement in ear health. Recovery involves protecting the ear from water and pressure changes for several weeks while the graft heals, with hearing improvement noticeable as healing progresses.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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