Hearing loss treatment with cochlear implant in Germany & Japan

Due to rapid technical developments and the resulting expansion of indications the principle of one-size-fits-all in Cochlear Implantation(CI)is outdated.Instead, CI treatment in Germany is shifting towards individualized and precision-based care.Since the audiological indications for CI have been expanded and driven by the observation, that residual hearing can be preserved also after CI surgery, optimizing gentle insertion techniques has become very important.Furthermore, with modern and precise medical imaging tools, electrode selection tailored to individual anatomy is possible.Optimal long-term hearing outcomes require specific strategies across diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation emphasizing the importance of personalized approached in CI treatment.