King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center Performs First Cochlear Implant Surgery Using Robotic Arm

A surgical medical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center, affiliated with King Abdulaziz University Hospital in the King Saud University Medical City, has performed the region’s first cochlear implant surgery using robotic arm technology, known as “automatic implantation,” marking an advanced leap in the field of hearing surgery.
 This modern technology enables surgeons to insert the electrodes of the cochlear implant with extreme precision and high stability, enhancing patient safety and supporting optimal hearing outcomes. The robotic arm is characterized by ease of control, performance stability, and high accuracy in carrying out delicate surgical movements, thereby improving the quality of surgical care provided.
 King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center is considered one of the leading reference centers for cochlear implantation in the Kingdom and the region, with multidisciplinary medical expertise and advanced technologies that ensure the provision of comprehensive specialized care for patients with hearing loss.