Abstract:Background. Cochlear implantation performed under local anaesthesia is an increasingly accepted technique worldwide, though the literature to date includes only single-surgeon and single-centre experiences. This study explored the national experience of UK surgeons using this challenging surgical technique, with the goal of providing consensus recommendations. Methods. A qualitative analysis was conducted of semi-structured interviews with 10 UKbased cochlear implantation surgeons, focusing on common challenge… Show more
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