OR Tales: Tayyab’s Cochlear Implant Success Story

OR Tales: Tayyab’s Journey to Sound At AKUH–Cochlear Implant Success Story Little Tayyab, arrived at the operating theater with his father, his eyes filled with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Today was the day he would receive a cochlear implant in his ear, a chance to unlock a world of sound previously shrouded in silence.

Dr. Akbar Abbas, along with his seasoned ENT surgery team and the capable hands of anesthesia crew, awaited. The senior operating room technician, ensured everything was prepped with meticulous precision.

Within an hour, the symphony of surgical precision concluded. A protective bandage graced Tayyab’s head, a temporary shield for the newly-implanted conductor of sound within his ear. Two hours later, Tayyab, bright-eyed and a little braver, was on his way home, the promise of a sound-filled world unfolding before him.

Alhamdulillah – A New Beginning Tayyab’s journey is just beginning.

With the cochlear implant, he will have the opportunity to experience the world of sound for the first time. His laughter, his first words, the joy of music – all of these await him. This is a story of hope for Tayyab and also of the life-changing power of medical technology. It is a story that Dr. Akbar and his team are proud to be a part of. Please share this story and join our cause in raising awareness and educating about how cochlear implants can change the lives of children who are born with partial to zero hearing.

This educational video allows students and patients to make informed decisions about their own and others’ health. Dr Akbar Abbas is a leading figure in ENT surgery within Pakistan, offering hope and expertise to countless patients facing similar challenges. He specializes in otolaryngology, cochlear implants, and ear surgery and is one of the few experts on pituitary and head and neck cancer surgery in Pakistan. Presently serving at Aga Khan University.