A groundbreaking medical procedure has set a new benchmark in the treatment of hearing loss in Morocco. For the first time in the country, doctors have successfully implanted an active bone conduction system—equipped with the advanced Piezo Power™ vibrator—into a patient suffering from bilateral mixed hearing loss. The surgery took place at the Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital in Casablanca, overseen by Professor Khalid Snoussi, head of the ENT department at the Mohammed VI Center for Hearing.
The patient, a man in his early forties, had endured severe hearing impairment for more than twenty years, the result of an injury he sustained as a teenager. The loss had isolated him both socially and professionally. But just hours after the operation, he was able to recover functional hearing, a moment that marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life.
The device used, known as the Osia system, represents a significant leap in auditory rehabilitation. While still relatively rare worldwide, this kind of surgical intervention offers real hope for individuals with complex hearing conditions that are not treatable with traditional hearing aids. Doctors anticipate that the patient will regain full bilateral hearing within two weeks.
This achievement was made possible thanks to the medical technology provided by Vicenne, a company specializing in cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Through its subsidiary Soma Medical, Vicenne works closely with healthcare institutions to implement and support the use of high-tech implantable devices. The company’s mission is clear: to push the boundaries of modern medicine while ensuring that patient well-being remains at the core of every innovation.
This successful operation not only underscores Morocco’s capacity to adopt sophisticated medical techniques but also signals a future where life-changing hearing restoration may become more widely accessible across the region.
