Maghrib Minute: Al Nahdha Hospital conducts 4 cochlear implants under local anesthesia

A specialised medical team at Al Nahdha Hospital conducted 4 “cochlear implants under local anesthesia” for adults, marking the recent launch of this service in Oman. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Rahbi, ENT Consultant and Surgeon at Al Nahdda Hospital, told Oman News Agency (ONA) that the procedure helps cut down operation time and avoid complications associated with general anaesthesia.