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Guntur Neurosurgeon's Research Recognized by Three Societies at Spine Congress
A clever doctor in India shared his research with other doctors at a big meeting about spine surgery.
His name is Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, and he works at Dr. Rao's Hospital in the city of Guntur.
His research is about a very tricky part of the body where the skull meets the spine, called the craniovertebral junction.
He found a way to help some patients with problems there using very small cuts, so the surgery is less scary and less painful.
Three different groups of spine doctors looked at his work carefully.
They were so impressed that they gave his research special recognition.
The doctors said it is rare for three independent groups to honour one study at a single meeting.
Dr. Rao says research helps doctors learn how to take better care of patients in the future.
The recognition shows that doctors from Indian regional hospitals can help scientists all over the world learn new things.
Research by Guntur neurosurgeon Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla on complex craniovertebral junction (CVJ) disorders earned recognition from three scientific societies.
The honour came at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Pacific and Asian Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (PASMISS), held jointly with MISSABCON and COSSCON 2026 in Chennai.
The recognizing bodies were PASMISS, the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharat (MISSAB) and COSSCON; one report cited a gold medal at COSSCON.
The study proposed a minimally invasive surgical strategy for carefully selected patients with CVJ disorders, one of the most technically challenging areas in brain and spine surgery.
The recognition highlights the growing contribution of Indian clinicians and regional neuroscience centres beyond metropolitan cities to international neurosurgical research.
- Who
- Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Founder and Chief Neurosurgeon at Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN), Guntur
- What
- Research on a minimally invasive surgical strategy for carefully selected patients with complex craniovertebral junction (CVJ) disorders received recognition from three scientific societies
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (congress venue); the research originates from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- August 7, 2026, during the 26th Annual Meeting of PASMISS, held jointly with MISSABCON and COSSCON 2026
- Why
- The study was recognized for its originality, methodology and potential clinical relevance in one of the most technically challenging areas of brain and spine surgery
Key facts
- Neurosurgeon
- Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
- Institution
- Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN), Guntur
- Event
- 26th Annual Meeting of the Pacific and Asian Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (PASMISS)
- Joint conferences
- MISSABCON and COSSCON 2026
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Research topic
- Minimally invasive surgical strategy for complex craniovertebral junction (CVJ) disorders
- Recognizing societies
- PASMISS, MISSAB, COSSCON
- Date
- August 7, 2026
Quotes
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
Founder & Chief Neurosurgeon, Dr. Rao’s Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences, Guntur
“Research is not about collecting awards. It is about providing better solutions for the benefit of patients. International scientific societies' recognition informs us that our solutions could also benefit others.”
thehansindia.com
“Every research project begins with a clinical question. By carefully analysing patient outcomes and sharing our findings with the scientific community, we contribute to improving treatment for future patients.”
theprint.in
Sources
Research from Guntur Gains International Recognition at Leading Spine Surgery Congress
Research by Guntur Neurosurgeon Receives Recognition from Three Scientific Societies at International Spine Surgery Congress
Indian Neurosurgical Research Led by Dr Mohana Rao Patibandla Wins Triple Recognition at International Spine Surgery Congress Study from Guntur
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