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Advanced Ear Surgery by Dr. Selçuk Güney, MD

International Referral Center for Complex Cholesteatoma Cases  ( Cholesteatoma Surgery Istanbul )

Cholesteatoma is not simply a chronic ear infection. It is a destructive disease that can gradually damage the delicate structures of the middle ear, leading to hearing loss, dizziness, facial nerve problems and, in advanced cases, serious complications.

Dr. Selçuk Güney is an ENT Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey, with more than 30 years of experience in otology and microscopic ear surgery. Throughout his career, he has performed hundreds of cholesteatoma and advanced middle ear operations, including revision surgeries and complex cases referred after complications elsewhere.

Why Experience Matters in Cholesteatoma Surgery

One of the most challenging aspects of cholesteatoma surgery is the close relationship between the disease and the facial nerve.

The facial nerve passes through the middle ear and mastoid bone. In advanced cholesteatoma, the disease may erode the protective bone surrounding the nerve, making surgery considerably more demanding.

For this reason, successful cholesteatoma surgery requires:

  • Extensive microsurgical experience
  • Careful preoperative planning
  • High-resolution imaging evaluation
  • Meticulous disease removal
  • Facial nerve preservation strategies
  • Long-term follow-up

Dr. Selçuk Güney has dedicated a significant part of his professional career to ear surgery and management of complex cholesteatoma cases.

 

Patients with Facial Weakness or Facial Paralysis

Patients who develop facial weakness or facial paralysis associated with cholesteatoma require urgent specialist assessment.

In many cases, earlier evaluation and treatment may improve the chances of facial nerve recovery.

If you have:

  • New facial weakness
  • Facial asymmetry
  • Difficulty closing the eye
  • Sudden worsening of chronic ear disease
  • Previous cholesteatoma surgery with persistent symptoms

we recommend arranging an evaluation as soon as possible.

 

Revision Cholesteatoma Surgery

Not all cholesteatoma operations are the same.

Some patients present with:

  • Residual cholesteatoma
  • Recurrent cholesteatoma
  • Persistent ear discharge
  • Hearing deterioration
  • Facial nerve concerns
  • Previous unsuccessful surgery

Dr. Selçuk Güney frequently evaluates patients seeking a second opinion after previous ear surgery and develops individualized treatment plans based on current findings.

International Patients

The clinic welcomes international patients seeking expert evaluation for:

  • Cholesteatoma
  • Revision ear surgery
  • Chronic ear disease
  • Hearing reconstruction
  • Facial nerve complications related to ear disease

Online consultation options may be available before travel. Patients can send previous operative reports, CT scans, MRI studies and hearing tests for preliminary review.

What to Bring

Before your appointment, please prepare:

  • Previous CT or MRI scans
  • Audiograms (hearing tests)
  • Surgical reports
  • Medication list
  • Passport or identification

This information helps create the most accurate treatment plan.

Consultation with Dr. Selçuk Güney

If you have been diagnosed with cholesteatoma, recurrent ear disease or facial nerve symptoms, early specialist assessment may be important.

Dr. Selçuk Güney provides comprehensive evaluation and individualized treatment planning for local and international patients in Istanbul, Turkey.

Schedule an Appointment

For appointment requests and international patient inquiries, please contact the clinic directly.

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