What is a stapendectomy for otosclerosis like?

Not too bad: I do these under general anesthesia now, classically done under local anesthesia with sedation. Afterwards there can be a few days of slight dizziness and imbalance. With that can be a little nausea. Usually not bad. Risks are low, but include loss of hearing, loss of balance, metalic taste, just not working.

Otosclerosis : Outpatient procedure done under local anesthesia with sedation to relax you. Takes about 30 minutes. Most common symptom after is dizziness which can be mild to severe and last a few days to a few weeks. Typically very successful surgery in improving hearing.