SBNS100 London 2026: Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla's Peer-Reviewed Neurosurgery Research Takes the Global Stage
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla (Dr. Rao) will present peer-reviewed scientific research on transnasal endoscopic odontoidectomy during the Spine Session of the SBNS100 Anniversary Conference in London on October 13, 2026.
Official invitation letter issued by the Society of British Neurological Surgeons confirming Dr. Rao's peer-reviewed oral scientific presentation during the Spine Session at the SBNS100 Anniversary Conference in London on October 13, 2026.
The high-tech neurosurgery operating room at Dr. Rao's Hospital, Guntur featuring advanced imaging and navigation systems for precise brain and spine surgeries.
Editorial feature image from India Today Health’s “Eminent Doctors South 2025” special, listing Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla among selected doctors from Southern India.
The advanced biplane cath lab at Dr. Rao's Hospital, designed for precision neurovascular procedures and minimally invasive surgeries, first in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India.
Indian neurosurgeon Dr. Rao will present peer-reviewed CVJ research during the official scientific programme of the SBNS100 Anniversary Conference in London.
Presenting peer-reviewed research at SBNS100 reflects the power of scientific collaboration in advancing complex craniovertebral junction surgery and patient care.”
GUNTUR, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, September 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SBNS100 London 2026: Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla to Present Peer-Reviewed Scientific Research at the Society of British Neurological Surgeons' Centenary Conference— Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Neurosurgeon & Founder, Dr. Rao’s Hospital
Indian Neurosurgeon to Present Original Craniovertebral Junction Surgery Research During the Official Scientific Programme of SBNS100 in London
A significant academic milestone for Indian neurosurgery has been confirmed as Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, Founder and Chief Neurosurgeon of Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN), Guntur, will present peer-reviewed scientific research at the SBNS100 Anniversary Conference, the centenary scientific meeting of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), in London next month.
The Society of British Neurological Surgeons has officially invited Dr. Rao to participate in the conference and confirmed his 15-minute oral scientific presentation during the Spine Session on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster, London. The invitation identifies Dr. Rao as a presenter in the official scientific programme of the conference.
The SBNS100 Anniversary Conference, celebrating 100 years of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, is one of the landmark international neurosurgical meetings of 2026, bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, and trainees from across the global neuroscience community.
Key Facts
Who: Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
What: Peer-reviewed oral scientific presentation at SBNS100 London 2026.
Where: Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London, United Kingdom.
When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:45 PM (London Time).
Why: Presentation of original clinical research during the official scientific programme of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons' centenary conference.
How: Research accepted through the conference's peer-review process and scheduled as an oral presentation in the Spine Session.
What Is SBNS100 and Why Does It Matter?
The Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) was established in 1926 and is among the world's oldest national neurosurgical societies. For a century, it has contributed to neurosurgical education, research, professional collaboration, and scientific exchange within the United Kingdom and internationally.
The SBNS100 Anniversary Conference marks the society's centenary with a multidisciplinary scientific congress examining advances across contemporary neuroscience. According to the conference programme, scientific sessions include spine surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, neurotrauma, neurocritical care, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in neurosurgery.
The conference serves as an international platform where clinicians present peer-reviewed research, discuss complex surgical cases, and exchange evidence-based clinical experience.
Official Scientific Presentation Confirmed by SBNS
The Society of British Neurological Surgeons has confirmed Dr. Rao's participation as a scientific presenter during SBNS100 in London.
Presentation Details
Conference: SBNS100 Anniversary Conference
Organiser: Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)
Presentation Type: Peer-reviewed Oral Scientific Presentation 15 minutes
Scientific Session: Spine Session
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 4:45 PM (London Time)
Venue: St James Auditorium, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London
Presentation Title: Transnasal Endoscopic Odontoidectomy for Failed Posterior Craniovertebral Fusion: Salvage Decompression and Outcomes in 6 Complex Cases
The official invitation confirms that Dr. Rao will present this research during the conference's scientific programme in London.
From Peer Review to the Scientific Programme
Scientific research presented at international medical conferences follows a structured academic review process before inclusion in the final programme.
Submitted abstracts undergo evaluation by the conference's scientific committee for scientific merit, clinical relevance, originality, and suitability for presentation within specialty sessions. Following this peer-review process, Dr. Rao's research was accepted and allocated a dedicated oral presentation slot during the SBNS100 Spine Session.
The confirmation establishes the presentation's scientific session, venue, schedule, and oral presentation format within the official conference programme.
The Clinical Question Behind the Research
The accepted presentation focuses on one of the most technically demanding areas in spine and skull base neurosurgery — revision surgery at the craniovertebral junction.
The craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is the anatomical transition between the skull and the upper cervical spine, where the brainstem continues into the spinal cord. Surgical treatment in this region requires careful planning because critical neurological and vascular structures occupy a confined anatomical space.
Posterior craniovertebral fusion is an established treatment for many forms of craniovertebral instability. However, some patients continue to experience persistent ventral compression of the cervicomedullary junction despite successful posterior stabilisation.
Dr. Rao's research examines this challenging clinical problem through six complex revision cases requiring salvage decompression following previous posterior craniovertebral fusion.
Understanding Transnasal Endoscopic Odontoidectomy
The presentation discusses transnasal endoscopic odontoidectomy as a minimally invasive surgical strategy for carefully selected patients with persistent ventral compression after posterior craniovertebral fusion.
Historically, odontoidectomy was commonly performed through a transoral approach. Advances in endoscopic skull base surgery have expanded minimally invasive endonasal corridors that provide direct access to the odontoid process in selected craniovertebral junction disorders.
The scientific presentation examines:
Clinical indications for salvage decompression.
Patient selection.
Operative planning.
Technical aspects of the endoscopic transnasal approach.
Neurological recovery following decompression.
Radiological outcomes observed in six complex clinical cases.
The presentation shares operative experience and clinical outcomes within an academic forum dedicated to evidence-based discussion of complex neurosurgical procedures.
Why Scientific Presentations Matter in Medicine
International scientific conferences play an important role in advancing medical knowledge by providing opportunities for clinicians to present original research before peer audiences.
Peer-reviewed conference presentations allow surgeons and researchers to discuss uncommon clinical scenarios, compare surgical techniques, evaluate outcomes, and receive scientific feedback from colleagues working across different healthcare systems.
Acceptance into a peer-reviewed conference programme indicates that submitted work met the conference's scientific criteria for presentation. Scientific presentations contribute to continuing medical education, collaborative research, and the broader exchange of clinical experience.
India's Growing Contribution to Global Neurosurgical Research
Indian neurosurgeons continue to contribute research across multiple areas of contemporary neuroscience, including minimally invasive spine surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and functional neurosurgery.
Participation in international scientific meetings enables collaboration between clinicians working in diverse healthcare environments while strengthening academic dialogue around complex neurological disorders.
Presenting peer-reviewed research at SBNS100 reflects the growing presence of Indian clinical research within international neurosurgical scientific programmes.
Dr. Rao on Presenting at SBNS100
Commenting on the presentation, Dr. Rao said:
"Presenting scientific research at SBNS100 is an opportunity to contribute to international academic discussion on complex craniovertebral junction surgery. Scientific meetings help surgeons exchange clinical experience, evaluate evolving surgical approaches, and strengthen evidence-based neurosurgical practice through collaboration."
The statement reflects the educational purpose of presenting peer-reviewed research within an international scientific forum.
Why This Presentation Matters
The SBNS100 Anniversary Conference represents a century of scientific collaboration in neurosurgery. As one of the world's oldest neurosurgical societies celebrates its centenary, the conference brings together original research that contributes to ongoing discussions in clinical neuroscience.
Dr. Rao's presentation places an Indian craniovertebral junction surgery case series within an international scientific programme focused on advancing understanding of complex spine and skull base surgery through peer-reviewed academic exchange.
The presentation also highlights the importance of collaboration between neurosurgeons working across different countries and healthcare systems to improve the evidence base for managing challenging neurological conditions.
About Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla
Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is the Founder and Chief Neurosurgeon of Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN) in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dr. Rao's clinical interests include craniovertebral junction surgery, skull base neurosurgery, minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and functional neurosurgery. He has completed fellowship training in multiple neurosurgical subspecialties in India and the United States and has contributed scientific presentations at national and international neurosurgical meetings.
About the Society of British Neurological Surgeons
The Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) was established in 1926 to advance neurosurgery through scientific meetings, education, research, publications, and professional collaboration. The SBNS100 Anniversary Conference marks the society's centenary and represents one of the landmark international neurosurgical meetings of 2026.
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