Italian medicine has reached an important milestone in the treatment of severe hearing loss. On October 12, 2026, hospitals in Piacenza and Siena performed Italy’s first procedures using a revolutionary cochlear implant that is completely invisible, operates 24 hours a day, and allows patients to hear without wearing external equipment.
The breakthrough represents a promising advance for people with severe to profound deafness. Unlike conventional cochlear implants, which require an external sound processor, the new technology places every component beneath the skin, including the microphone and rechargeable battery.
