Thank you. I have not heard of those docs before, and it is always good to hear of successful surgeries with docs I have not heard of before - to me, that has an implication that generally the quality surgery options are broadening. It's not just a few surgeons out there who can do this...there are many who will do a great job, but that does not mean homework is not needed on a patient's part. I also read medical journals and articles that say "saving" hearing through procedures can be a little misleading...because over time is is likely to degrade anyway. Would love to hear from someone who had middle fossa or retro 20 years ago and still hears as well today in that ear.