<prompt> In stapedotomy, all removed exceptAnte crura of stapesPost crura of stapesStapedius tendonLenticular process of incus  <response>: Stapedotomy is a procedure that aims to replace the stapes bone with a prosthetic.Stapedotomy is an effective surgical procedure for the treatment of otosclerosis which leads to improvement in patients; quality of life. A orable hearing outcome can be obtained by the combination of experienced hands with minimal surgical trauma and appropriate surgical technique. Steps of Stapedotomy- Ref- Dhingra, 6th edition, page 88. 