Wednesday 10 / June / 2026
Muscat: The Sultan Qaboos University Hospital has successfully localised the operation of implanting artificial urinary control devices for men.
The medical procedure is deemed the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman.
The hospital recently conducted a similar operation at its premises in the University Medical City. The surgery was carried out by a fully integrated multi-specialty medical team led by Dr. Intisar Mohammed Al Hashmi, Consultant Urologist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, University Medical City.
Such an operation, which emerges as an advanced treatment for severe urinary incontinence in men, requires a high level of surgical precision and specialized expertise.
The operation contributes to improving the quality of life of patients. It benefits from a variety of advanced treatment options in Oman.
This accomplishment embodies the constant pace of localization of advanced medical procedures in Oman.
It also reflects the development of specialised precision services in the country and enhances medical institution’s ability to provide advanced healthcare based on knowledge, experience and innovation.
