Dr. Rao's Hospital Brings Advanced Neurosurgery to Guntur
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The profile highlights his work in setting up a state-of-the-art neurosurgery center outside India’s metropolitan cities, aiming to provide advanced brain and spine care to patients in smaller cities.
Dr. Patibandla, a minimally invasive neurosurgeon, pediatric neurosurgeon, cerebrovascular endovascular neurosurgeon, skull base neurosurgeon, neuro-oncology specialist, and stereotactic radiosurgeon, has been recognized for his contributions to the field. His training at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad, followed by fellowships in the United States, has equipped him with the expertise to perform complex surgeries. His research has been honored with awards such as the Brainlab Neurosurgery Best Paper Award at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) annual meeting, Best Paper honours at MISSABCON and PASMISSCON, and the COSSCON Gold Medal for spine surgery research.
Dr. Rao’s IIN, located in Guntur, provides minimally invasive brain surgery, skull base surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, neuro-oncology, and pediatric neurosurgery. The institute boasts advanced facilities such as intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), functional brain mapping, neuronavigation, a biplane catheterization laboratory, a hybrid operation theatre, and intraoperative CT. According to the institute, Dr. Rao has performed 12,000 minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, with 4,000 of these in Guntur. The institute works with four neurosurgeons across seven cities, and about 10% of its patients come from outside India, with others traveling from different Indian states.
Dr. Rao chose to build the institute in Guntur rather than a metropolitan city due to the time-sensitive nature of many neurosurgical conditions.
The high-tech neurosurgery operating room at Dr. Rao's Hospital, Guntur, featuring advanced imaging and navigation systems for precise brain and spine surgeries, is a testament to the institute’s commitment to providing top-tier medical care. The profile covers Dr. Rao’s neurosurgical training at NIMS, his fellowships in the United States, and his research recognitions, which are set out below.
Dr. Rao’s IIN treats brain, spine, stroke, and nerve conditions, with a focus on minimally invasive approaches to skull base disease, cerebrovascular disease, brain tumours, pediatric neurosurgical conditions, and conditions treated with stereotactic radiosurgery. Its facilities include intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), functional brain mapping, neuronavigation, a biplane catheterization laboratory, a hybrid operation theatre, and intraoperative CT.
According to the institute, Dr. Rao has performed 12,000 minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, 4,000 of them in Guntur. The institute says it works with four neurosurgeons across seven cities, and that about 10% of its patients come from outside India, with others traveling from different Indian states. These figures have not been independently verified.
The institute’s focus on minimally invasive techniques aims to reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes. With its advanced facilities and experienced medical team, Dr. Rao’s Hospital, International Institute of Neurosciences is positioned to provide high-quality neurosurgical care to a broader patient base, bringing specialized medical services closer to those in need.