Journey of Cochlear Implant Surgery

• Dr. S. P. Dubey — Dr. S. P. Dubey is an experienced ENT Surgeon based in Bhopal, with expertise in otolaryngology and advanced ENT procedures. He completed his MBBS and MS in ENT from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, and has undergone specialised training in endoscopic sinus surgery and micro-ear surgery in India and Germany. He is also credited with introducing Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery and Endonasal DCR in Bhopal.

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In Episode 3 of SENSE 2.0, Dr. S. P. Dubey, Senior ENT Consultant and Cochlear Implant Surgeon, takes us through the evolving landscape of cochlear implant surgery—from the Veria technique and posterior tympanotomy to the landmark-based Bhopal technique. Drawing from his extensive surgical experience, Dr. Dubey discusses key surgical steps, anatomical landmarks, electrode insertion techniques, strategies to minimise surgical challenges, and the role of approaches such as Piezotome-assisted tunnelling. The episode also explores the expanding role of cochlear implantation in adults, including appropriate patient selection and the importance of rehabilitation. A practical look at how surgical innovation and experience can help make cochlear implantation more accessible and reproducible—ultimately helping more patients reconnect with the world of sound.