Vertigo Surgery

Vertigo is a human sensational disease where we feel spinning. Patients around the world get the best vertigo treatment in India.

Treatment for Vertigo depends on its condition. Sometimes due to its condition the brain recovers from the disease by itself rest time, it also depends on a mechanism to maintain balance.

Surgery for vertigo is recommended where there is objective evidence of a unilateral inner ear disorder, when medical therapy fails, and when the patient demands definitive therapy. Common surgical procedures are the endolymphatic subarachnoid shunt, retrolabyrinthine vestibular neurectomy, cochleovestibular neurectomy, and the post ampullary nerve section (singular neurectomy). 

Vertigo surgery is typically reserved for cases where other treatments have failed, and the patient's quality of life is severely impacted by the condition. The surgical options for vertigo include vestibular nerve section, labyrinthectomy, and endolymphatic sac decompression.

• Vestibular Nerve Section: This procedure can be done through a small incision behind the ear, and it may be performed under local or general anesthesia. The surgeon identifies the vestibular nerve and cuts it, which interrupts the communication between the inner ear and the brain, reducing the patient's symptoms of vertigo. The procedure may result in some hearing loss on the affected side, but this is usually minimal.

• Labyrinthectomy: Labyrinthectomy involves removing the entire inner ear balance system. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia, and it may require a hospital stay of a few days. The surgeon makes an incision behind the ear to access the inner ear and removes the balance system. This eliminates vertigo symptoms, but also causes complete hearing loss in the affected ear.

• Endolymphatic Sac Decompression: Endolymphatic sac decompression involves opening up the endolymphatic sac in the inner ear to improve fluid drainage and reduce pressure. This procedure is typically done under general anesthesia, and it may be performed through an incision behind the ear or using an endoscope. The surgeon identifies the endolymphatic sac and creates an opening to promote fluid drainage and reduce pressure, which can reduce vertigo symptoms.

After any of these procedures, the patient will require a period of rest and recovery. They may experience some dizziness or nausea after the surgery, which should resolve within a few days to weeks. It's important to follow the surgeon's instructions for postoperative care, which may include limiting physical activity and avoiding certain medications or foods. Regular follow-up appointments with the surgeon are necessary to monitor the patient's progress and ensure the success of the procedure.