Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, founder of Dr. Raos Hospital–International Institute of Neurosciences, Guntur.
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Preserving normal brain tissue and functional neural pathways while accessing deep-seated brain lesions is a key objective of modern minimally invasive microsurgery, said neurosurgeon Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla at a press conference in Guntur on Saturday (August 29, 2026).
Dr. Rao, founder of Dr. Rao’s Hospital–International Institute of Neurosciences, Guntur, recently delivered a keynote lecture at the World Neurosciences Summit 2026 in New Delhi on “Minimally Invasive Cylindrical Corridor Surgery – Modern Microsurgery Strategy for Deep-Seated Brain Lesions.”
The approach uses a white matter-sparing microsurgical corridor to access lesions deep inside the brain while preserving surrounding functional neural pathways. It emphasises precise surgical planning, neuronavigation and protection of normal brain tissue during microsurgery.
Dr. Rao said Cylinder Surgery has an evolving role in carefully selected patients with deep-seated brain lesions, where the surgical route is particularly important for minimising disruption to healthy brain structures.
The World Neurosciences Summit brought together neurosurgeons, neurologists and neuroscience experts from India and abroad to discuss advances in brain, spine and neurovascular surgery, artificial intelligence in neuroscience and minimally invasive technologies.
Dr. Rao is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with international training in specialised neurosurgical fields and regularly participates as invited faculty at national and international scientific conferences.
Published – August 29, 2026 02:08 pm IST
