Year: 2025

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla standing at the podium at SIONCON 2025 in Bengaluru, with a large screen displaying his professional profile, qualifications, and fellowships from leading global neurosurgery centers.

How Technology Is Redefining Patient Safety in Brain & Spine Surgery

How Technology Is Redefining Patient Safety in Brain & Spine Surgery Patient safety has always been the cornerstone of neurosurgery. Brain and spine surgery deal with the most delicate and functionally critical structures of the human body. Today, technology is redefining patient safety in brain and spine surgery

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India’s Leadership in Advanced Neurosurgery | Surgeon’s View

India’s Growing Leadership in Advanced Neurosurgery: A Surgeon’s Perspective Over the last two decades, India has undergone a quiet but powerful transformation in the field of neurosurgery. Once known primarily for high-volume care, India today is increasingly recognized for advanced neurosurgical innovation, complex brain and spine surgery, and

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Neurosurgery advancements: new technologies, treatments, and research findings in the field

Parafascicular Brain Tumor Surgery: Preserving Function While Removing Tumors

Parafascicular Brain Tumor Surgery: Preserving Function While Removing Tumors Modern neuro-oncology has moved beyond the goal of simply removing brain tumors. Today, the true benchmark of success is maximal tumor removal with minimal or no neurological deficit. This philosophy has led to the evolution of parafascicular brain tumor

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The best Minimally Invasive Keyhole Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Guntur

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Game Changer in Complex Tumors

  Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery: A Game Changer in Complex Tumors Skull base tumors are among the most complex and challenging conditions in neurosurgery. These tumors arise in deep, critical areas at the base of the brain, surrounded by vital structures such as cranial nerves, major blood vessels,

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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) for neurosurgery at Dr Rao's Hospital by Dr Rao

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring in Brain & Spine Surgery

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: Why It Matters in Brain & Spine Surgery Modern brain and spine surgery is no longer guided by vision alone. Protecting neurological function is just as important as removing a tumor, stabilizing the spine, or decompressing nerves. This is where intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) plays a critical

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Neuronavigation Stealth 8 at Dr Rao's Hospital by Dr Rao

Navigation-Guided Spine Surgery: Accuracy & Safety

  Navigation-Guided Spine Surgery: Accuracy, Safety, and Outcomes Spine surgery has undergone a major transformation over the last decade. One of the most significant advancements is navigation-guided spine surgery, also known as computer-assisted or image-guided spine surgery. For patients, the biggest concerns before any spine operation are: accuracy,

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Life After Brain Tumor Surgery: What Patients Can Expect

Life After Brain Tumor Surgery: What Patients Can Expect Undergoing brain tumor surgery is a life-changing event—for patients and their families. While surgery is often the most important step toward treatment or cure, many people ask a very natural question: “What will life be like after brain tumor

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Cover of Time Iconic Magazine 2025 featuring Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla recognized for innovation, empathy, and leadership in neurosurgery.

Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Really Safer?

Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Really Safer? With rapid advances in medical technology, many patients today are advised to consider minimally invasive spine surgery instead of traditional open spine procedures. This naturally leads to an important and often searched question: “Is minimally invasive spine surgery really safer?” Safety

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Neurosurgeon in Visakhapatnam: Symptoms That Require Expert Attention

Neurosurgeon in Visakhapatnam: Symptoms That Require Expert Attention If you are experiencing persistent headaches, numbness, or unexplained weakness, it may be time to consult a neurosurgeon in Visakhapatnam. Neurological conditions can develop gradually, and early intervention is often key to effective treatment and recovery. At Dr. Rao’s Hospital,

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Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Top Neurosurgeon in India 2024, featured on The Enterprise World magazine cover for leadership in minimally invasive neurosurgery at Dr. Rao’s Hospital, Guntur.

Can Spinal Stenosis Be Treated Without Major Surgery?

Can Spinal Stenosis Be Treated Without Major Surgery? Many patients diagnosed with spinal stenosis immediately worry that they will need a major spine surgery. A very common question asked in clinics is: “Can spinal stenosis be treated without major surgery?” The reassuring answer is: yes, many cases of

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