Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla gives invited SRS lecture in Mumbai

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla delivered an invited lecture on stereotactic radiosurgery at YNFCON 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting how the technique is reshaping minimally invasive neurosurgery. The session focused on core principles, clinical uses and why young neurosurgeons need training in both microsurgery and radiosurgery.

Why it matters: - Stereotactic radiosurgery is becoming a bigger part of modern neurosurgery because it offers targeted treatment without open surgery. - The lecture aimed to prepare younger neurosurgeons for a field that is moving toward precision-guided and minimally invasive care. - The session also reinforced the growing need for training in both traditional microsurgery and newer radiosurgery techniques.

What happened: - Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla delivered an invited scientific lecture titled “Stereotactic Radiosurgery: What Every Beginner Should Know” at YNFCON 2026 in Mumbai. - The conference was the 5th Annual Young Neurosurgeons Forum Conference and took place at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake. - The event was organized under the aegis of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum and the Neurological Society of India. - Dr. Patibandla is the Founder of Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN) in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

The details: - The presentation gave a practical overview of stereotactic radiosurgery, including its principles, indications, technology, patient selection and clinical applications. - The lecture covered focused radiation delivery and the fundamentals of SRS. - Dr. Patibandla outlined differences between Gamma Knife, CyberKnife and LINAC-based radiosurgery systems. - The talk included clinical uses in brain metastases, vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, arteriovenous malformations and trigeminal neuralgia. - The presentation also addressed common complications, pitfalls and future directions in radiosurgery. - Dr. Patibandla said, “Stereotactic radiosurgery is transforming neurosurgery through precision, safety, and minimally invasive treatment. Every young neurosurgeon should understand its principles.” - Dr. Patibandla said beginners should understand that stereotactic radiosurgery is highly focused radiation treatment, does not require an incision or open surgery, and depends heavily on patient selection. - Dr. Patibandla added that modern neurosurgeons should understand both microsurgery and radiosurgery. - Dr. Patibandla has advanced fellowship training in the U.S. in skull base surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular surgery, endovascular neurosurgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. - Dr. Patibandla has performed more than 15,000 neurosurgical procedures, including over 12,000 minimally invasive surgeries and 3,000 endovascular procedures.

Between the lines: - The strong response from delegates and faculty suggests stereotactic radiosurgery is no longer a niche skill in neurosurgery training. - The lecture reflects a broader shift in neurosurgery toward image-guided interventions, neuroendoscopy and other minimally invasive approaches. - Dr. Patibandla is positioning radiosurgery as a core competency for the next generation of neurosurgeons, not an optional add-on.

What's next: - The growing emphasis on SRS at neurosurgery conferences is likely to keep pushing more training and education around patient selection, technology and outcomes. - Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences says it will continue expanding access to neurosciences care in India and internationally. - The institute remains focused on neurology, neurosurgery, spine surgery, stroke care, neuro-oncology, cerebrovascular surgery, endovascular neurosurgery and minimally invasive brain and spine surgery.

The bottom line: - Dr. Patibandla’s Mumbai lecture framed stereotactic radiosurgery as a defining skill for modern neurosurgeons and a key part of the specialty’s future.