Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors: One Day or Multiple Sessions?
Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors: Is It One Day or Multiple Sessions? Patients diagnosed with a brain tumor often hear the term radiosurgery and immediately ask: “How many days does radiosurgery take?” Is it a one-day treatment like Gamma Knife, or does it require multiple sessions? This uncertainty can create anxiety and delay decision-making. In this […]
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Smaller Cuts, Faster Walking
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Smaller Cuts, Faster Walking Fear of spine surgery is common. Many patients worry about pain, long hospital stays, and being unable to walk for weeks. The good news is that minimally invasive spine surgery has transformed modern spine care. With smaller cuts, less muscle damage, and faster recovery, many patients […]
Minimally Invasive vs Open Brain Surgery: Which Is Safer?
Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery vs Open Surgery: What Patients Should Know If you or a loved one needs brain surgery, the first question that often comes up is: “Which brain surgery is safer—minimally invasive or open surgery?” This comparison matters because the choice can influence pain, recovery time, hospital stay, and long-term neurological outcomes. […]
How to Choose the Right Spine Surgeon in Your City
How to Choose the Right Spine Surgeon in Your City Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or spinal stenosis can deeply affect daily life. When conservative treatments fail, many patients face a difficult and emotional decision: choosing the right spine surgeon in their city. This choice can influence not only surgical success, but also long-term mobility, […]
Endovascular Stroke Treatment: Saving Brain Function
Endovascular Treatment for Stroke: How It Saves Brain Function Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability worldwide. Every year, millions of people experience a sudden loss of brain function due to interrupted blood flow. In this critical situation, a single principle guides modern stroke care: “Time is Brain.” Over the […]
Can Brain Tumors Be Treated Without Open Surgery?
Can Brain Tumors Be Treated Without Open Surgery? A diagnosis of a brain tumor is overwhelming, and for many patients, the fear of open brain surgery—also known as craniotomy—is one of the greatest concerns. A common and very valid question patients ask today is: “Can brain tumors be treated without surgery?” The answer, in many […]
Spinal Stenosis Treatment Without Major Surgery: What Are the Options?
Spinal Stenosis Treatment Without Major Surgery: What Are the Options? If you’ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and told you might need surgery, you’re not alone in feeling anxious or hesitant. One of the most common questions patients ask today is: “Can spinal stenosis be treated without surgery?” The encouraging news is that for many […]
Brain Tumor Surgery Today: Advances in the Last 5 Years
Brain Tumor Surgery Today: What Has Changed in the Last 5 Years? Brain tumor surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last five years. Between 2021 and 2026, advances in imaging, artificial intelligence, minimally invasive techniques, and precision-guided technologies have fundamentally changed how neurosurgeons approach tumor removal. Today’s goal is no longer just tumor […]
Brainlab Neurosurgery Award | Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
Brainlab Neurosurgery Award to Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla at CNS 2018: Advancing Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Skull Base Meningiomas Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, one of India’s leading neurosurgeons, received the prestigious Brainlab Neurosurgery Award at CNS 2018 (Congress of Neurological Surgeons) for his landmark scientific presentation titled: “Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Skull Base Meningiomas: 20-year Long-term Outcomes […]
Dr. Rao’s Hospital Wins Big at Times ICONs of Healthcare 2026
Dr. Rao’s Hospital Wins Big at Times ICONs of Healthcare 2026: A Milestone for Advanced Neurosurgery in Andhra Pradesh Introduction In a proud moment for healthcare in Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Rao’s Hospital, Guntur, achieved national recognition at the Times ICONs of Healthcare 2026 awards. The prestigious event, organised by The Times of India, celebrated excellence […]