Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy cost abroad (2026)
Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy starts from about $6,950 in India. Typical hospital prices from 72 price records across 9 countries. Pick a country to see its hospitals, surgeons and visa steps.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 21 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 92% reported success rate
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Get 3 real quotes for this estimateTop hospitals for Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy by country
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · India · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$4,680from $4,680 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$5,690from $5,690 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$8,890from $8,890 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$10,120from $10,120 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$10,870from $10,870 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$5,760from $5,760 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 84% $6,950
- Accommodation 8% $700
- Food 5% $400
- Local transport 1% $100
- Visa fees 2% $150
- Estimated total$8,300
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy prices by country
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
Every quote we send lists what is and isn't included, line by line.
Your recovery plan
- Days 1–3Mild dizziness, ear fullness and muffled hearing; rest.
- Weeks 1–2Keep the ear dry and avoid straining, nose blowing and flying.
- Weeks 3–6Packing dissolves; hearing begins to improve.
- Months 2–3Final audiogram shows hearing result.
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About Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy
Through the ear canal and under a microscope, using local or general anaesthesia, the surgeon makes a small hole in the footplate of the stapes (stapedotomy) or removes it (stapedectomy). A tiny piston prosthesis connects the incus to the inner ear fluid, restoring sound transmission. The operation usually takes about an hour.
Most patients gain significant hearing improvement, often to a level close to normal, though results vary. Success depends on the extent of otosclerosis, surgeon experience and healing. Dizziness is common for a few days, and taste disturbance can occur. Rarely, inner ear damage leads to permanent hearing loss, which is why an experienced surgeon is important.
Plan for an overnight stay or day surgery and about three weeks of avoiding heavy lifting, straining and nose-blowing. Flying and pressure changes need the surgeon's clearance. Bring your audiogram, and arrange a repeat hearing test about six weeks later with a local audiologist or ENT doctor.
Usually a good fit if
- Conductive hearing loss from otosclerosis confirmed by audiometry.
- Air-bone gap that surgery can close.
- Hearing aid is not tolerated or not desired.
- Good general health and a healthy middle ear.
May need to wait if
- Active ear infection or perforated eardrum needing repair first.
- Only hearing ear, where the risk to hearing needs careful discussion.
- Severe sensorineural hearing loss.
- Vertigo or Ménière's disease that could be affected by surgery.
How to prepare
- Have a recent audiogram and a CT scan if advised, and bring your hearing records.
- Tell the team about medicines, allergies and blood thinners; changes are on your doctor's instruction.
- Follow fasting instructions if sedation or general anaesthesia is used.
- Avoid flying and heavy lifting for the period your surgeon advises, and plan to keep the ear dry.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is stapedotomy or stapedectomy better for me?
- Do you use a laser or a drill?
- What hearing gain can I expect, and what is the risk of hearing loss?
- What are the risks of dizziness or taste change?
- When can I fly and have my hearing re-tested?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No audiogram confirms otosclerosis before surgery.
- The risk of inner-ear hearing loss is not discussed.
- Surgery is performed on both ears at the same time.
- No guidance on flying and activity restrictions.
Questions about Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy abroad
Which country is cheapest for Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($6,935), Thailand ($8,623), Turkey ($9,435), out of 9 countries we compare.
How long will I stay in hospital for Stapedectomy / Stapedotomy?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 21 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
How good is the hearing result?
Most people have a significant improvement, but results vary and a small risk of hearing loss exists. Your surgeon will explain it.
Will I be dizzy?
Mild dizziness is common for a few days. Severe or prolonged vertigo needs prompt review.
Can I fly afterwards?
Your surgeon will advise when it is safe, usually several weeks after surgery.