Surgical Labyrinthectomy effectively manages Meniere's Disease, finds study

This extensive study conducted at the University Hospital UCL Namur included all affected patients who were suffering with non-functional hearing and seeking radical therapeutic measures, underwent the procedure performed by the same surgeons.

The results showed a statistically significant improvement in Dizziness Handicap Inventory scores post-surgery (p < 0.01). Also, 81% of patients expressed satisfaction with the procedure, and there were no reported post-operative complications. Following the surgical labyrinthectomy, 14 patients experienced significant subjective and clinical improvements that render further vestibular workup unnecessary.

This study underscored Surgical Labyrinthectomy as a transformative approach for patients battling unilateral, disabling, and treatment-resistant Meniere’s disease. This procedure demonstrates both efficiency and safety and offers major hope for improved quality of life for those with non-functional hearing.

This important study not just unveils a revolutionary surgical labyrinthectomy approach but also paves the way for further advancements in the management of Meniere's disease. 

Source:

Léonard, V., Garin, P., Gilain, C., Saerens, M., & Van Damme, J.-P. (2023). Surgical labyrinthectomy in the treatment of unilateral Meniere disease: a Belgian retrospective study. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology: Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS): Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-023-08293-2