12^th European Otolaryngology-ENT Surgery Conference

Cochlear Implants – Hearing Restoration

Cochlear implant technology represents a transformative solution for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. Advances in implant design, electrode arrays, and signal processing algorithms are delivering improved speech perception and sound quality. Preoperative assessment integrates imaging, audiologic evaluation, and cognitive considerations to optimize candidate selection. Surgical refinements emphasize atraumatic insertion techniques that preserve residual hearing. Post-implant rehabilitation, including auditory training and mapping optimization, plays a critical role in long-term success. Expanding indications now include single-sided deafness, hybrid implants, and pediatric implantation at younger ages. Ongoing research in neural stimulation and brain plasticity continues to enhance outcomes. These innovations support greater auditory access, improved communication, and social integration across diverse patient populations.