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Mastoidectomy in India

Also known as mastoid surgery, ear infection surgery, chronic mastoiditis treatment, cholesteatoma surgery, ear bone infection surgery

Mastoidectomy in India
Cost from$2,800 – $6,000 In hospital2-3 days Stay in India2-3 weeks Success90-95% Procedure time1.5-3 hours AnaesthesiaGeneral Opinion in24 hours

The short answer

Mastoidectomy in India costs USD 2,800–6,000, performed to remove infected mastoid bone tissue or cholesteatoma behind the ear. It takes 1.5–3 hours under general anaesthesia, needs 2–3 days in hospital, and full recovery takes 4–6 weeks.

About Mastoidectomy

Mastoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove infected or diseased air cells from the mastoid bone, located just behind the ear. It is most commonly performed to treat chronic mastoiditis, cholesteatoma (an abnormal skin growth in the middle ear), or persistent middle ear infections that have not responded to antibiotics or ear drops.

Left untreated, these conditions can damage hearing structures and, in rare cases, spread infection toward the brain. Surgery clears the infected tissue, prevents further complications, and in many cases helps preserve or improve hearing.

Types of mastoidectomy

Depending on disease extent, surgeons perform a canal wall up (closed) or canal wall down (open) mastoidectomy, sometimes combined with tympanoplasty to repair the eardrum in the same sitting.

Why patients choose India for this

Skilled ENT-otology surgeons

India has a deep pool of fellowship-trained ear surgeons experienced in complex mastoid and cholesteatoma cases.

Microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery

Hospitals use high-magnification microscopes and endoscopic techniques for precise, hearing-preserving surgery.

Significant cost savings

Mastoidectomy in India costs a fraction of the price in the US, UK, or Gulf countries, with comparable surgical outcomes.

Combined procedures in one visit

Mastoidectomy and tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) can often be done together, reducing total treatment time and travel.

Mastoidectomy cost

CountryIndicative cost
India — with Nobel Medi Assistance $2,800 – $6,000
United States$15,000 - $25,000
United Kingdom$10,000 - $16,000
UAE$7,000 - $12,000
Singapore$9,000 - $14,000

Figures are indicative for international patients and depend on the hospital, the surgeon and your reports. Your exact cost is confirmed in writing after a specialist review — free, and with no obligation.

What the estimate covers

Included

  • Pre-operative audiometry and imaging (CT scan) review
  • Surgeon's fees
  • Anaesthesia charges
  • Operation theatre charges
  • Hospital stay (as specified)
  • Standard post-operative medication
  • One follow-up consultation

Not included

  • Airfare and visa costs
  • Accommodation outside hospital stay
  • CT scan/MRI if not already done
  • Hearing aid or hearing rehabilitation devices, if needed
  • Additional surgery if tympanoplasty or ossicular reconstruction is required separately
  • Additional consultations beyond the first follow-up

How Mastoidectomy is done

  1. Pre-op evaluationCT scan of temporal bone and audiometry assess the extent of disease and hearing status.
  2. AnaesthesiaGeneral anaesthesia is administered; an incision is made behind or within the ear canal.
  3. Removal of diseased tissueInfected mastoid air cells or cholesteatoma are carefully removed using a microscope or endoscope.
  4. Reconstruction (if needed)Eardrum or middle ear structures are repaired in the same sitting if required.
  5. Closure and dressingThe incision is closed and a protective ear dressing/pack is applied.

Recovery and what to expect

  • First 48 hoursMonitored in hospital; mild pain and dizziness managed with medication.
  • First weekEar pack/dressing in place; avoiding water entry into the ear.
  • 2-3 weeksPack removed, wound checked; gradual return to normal activity.
  • 4-6 weeksFull healing; hearing outcome assessed; water precautions may continue slightly longer.

Specialists who perform this

Where it is done

Frequently asked questions

Will my hearing improve after mastoidectomy?
Hearing may improve if the disease had affected the middle ear structures, but the main goal is clearing infection; hearing results vary by case.
Is mastoidectomy a major surgery?
It is a well-established ENT procedure with high success rates, though it does involve general anaesthesia and a short hospital stay.
Can cholesteatoma come back after surgery?
Recurrence is possible, which is why regular follow-up and sometimes a planned second-look surgery are advised.
How long until I can fly home?
Most patients can travel about 10-14 days after surgery, once the surgeon confirms the wound is healing well.
Will I need a hearing aid after surgery?
Only if hearing loss persists after healing; the surgeon will assess this at follow-up.
Is the surgery visible from outside?
The incision is usually behind or within the ear and heals with a minimal, well-hidden scar.

What would your Mastoidectomy cost?

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