Ear surgeries are surgical operations performed to treat various ear diseases. Procedures such as tympanoplasty are used to clean middle ear infections while repairing the eardrum or the middle ear bones. Mastoidectomy can also be added to tympanoplasty, allowing for the cleaning of infected bones behind the ear. Myringotomy involves puncturing the eardrum to drain fluid from the middle ear, and sometimes a tube is placed to maintain ventilation through the ear. Stapedectomy or stapedotomy are surgeries that improve hearing by replacing ossified stapes bones with prosthetics. Cochlear implant surgery is the operation to place a bionic ear for those with severe hearing loss.

These surgeries are typically performed under general anesthesia, and the recovery period varies depending on the complexity of the surgery. Risks such as infection, bleeding, and facial paralysis exist, and specific post-operative care instructions should be followed. Generally, significant improvement in hearing and symptoms is achieved. It is important to consult with a specialist prior to surgery to obtain information about the procedures and expected outcomes.