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The objective of this study was to explore improvements in quality of life and the cost-utility of bilateral cochlear implantation.A prospective case-control study was conducted on 23 bilateral cochlear implant patients with the Mark III health utility index.Results indicate a 0.48 mean gain in health utility after bilateral cochlear implantation and a discounted cost per quality adjusted life year...