
Muscat: A multi-specialty medical team at Al Nahda Hospital successfully performed a complex surgical procedure to remove an advanced cancerous tumour from a patient’s nose and sinuses.
The surgery put an end to the malignant tissue growth that had extended to the patient’s eye socket, skull base and pituitary gland.
The surgical team used an endoscopic technique that was applied via the nose, thus avoiding any external surgical incisions.
The surgery, which lasted about 4 hours, saw the participation of an integrated medical team from Al Nahda Hospital’s ENT and Ophthalmology Department that joined hands with a neurosurgery team from Khoula Hospital. This multidisciplinary collaboration reflects the lofty level of professional medical integration among Oman’s health institutions.
The medical accomplishment caps up ongoing efforts to develop specialised medical services and promote the use of modern surgical techniques in dealing with complex cases. It also contributes to raising the quality of healthcare extended to patients in the Sultanate of Oman.
The achievement affirms the great potential of Oman’s national medical personnel and underlines their ability to handle complex cases using the latest medical and surgical technologies.
The surgical operation highlights the constant progress being made in the sphere of health services in the Sultanate of Oman. It paves the way for the country to become a trusted hub for specialized treatments, including endoscopic nose, sinus and skull base surgeries.