How safe is cochlear implant surgery?

Cochlear implant surgery is very safe, according to WebMD; however, the patient is still vulnerable to the typical risks of any surgery, such as infection or bleeding. Particular risks relate to the cochlear implant surgery, such as nerve damage, tinnitus and loss of any remaining hearing.

A cochlear implant surgery is one in which surgeons embed a small device in the ear of an adult or child suffering from sensorineural hearing loss, explains WebMD. The implant helps the patient to regain his sense of sound. He may understand speech over a phone; recognize sounds, such as doorbells; pick up speech in a noisy environment and enjoy music.