Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) has performed Oman’s first implantation of a spinal neurostimulation device in the lower spine. This advanced procedure was aimed at addressing complex urinary disorders and was executed by Dr. Intisar Mohammed Al Hashmi, a Consultant Urologist in the Department of Surgery at SQUH, with the support of a comprehensive medical team in the University Medical City.

According to Oman News Agency, the surgery was carried out in two stages, following the latest international protocols. This achievement signifies a significant advancement in the specialized urology services available in the Sultanate of Oman.

This medical breakthrough underscores the University Medical City’s commitment to integrating cutting-edge therapeutic technologies into the national health system. It highlights the University’s strategic role in adopting and disseminating innovative medical technologies, improving the quality of healthcare services provided to the community. It further solidifies the University Medical City’s position as a national hub for medical education, research, and health innovation, aligning with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.