Hearing loss is minor. The operation can have a less optimistic outcome if the eardrum has attached to the ossicles.
Patients usually leave the hospital the same day.
It is important to avoid water in the ear. Use a hair cap when showering for a few weeks. Patients who are younger, sicker, or need more extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment. Insurance coverage for surgery expenses depends on many factors and should be explored for each individual instance.