Bangalore Skull Base Institute

24/01/2026

Honoured to be invited as Faculty at EBOSS.2 – Endoscopic Base of Skull Surgery 2026, to be held from 30th January to 1st February 2026 at Trivandrum, Kerala.

Cadaveric Demonstration on:
🔹 Translabyrinthine Approach
🔹 Transcochlear Approach

22/01/2026

36 Hours That Mattered Most: Precision Care Behind His Second Innings | Manipal Hospital
When confronted with one of the most extensive and complex brain tumors, hope needed the backing of extraordinary expertise.
At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, a highly coordinated multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Program Lead – Skull Base Surgery, along with Dr. Sathwik R Shetty, Consultant – Neurosurgery; Dr. Srikanth V, Consultant – Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery; Dr. Mayur Shetty, Consultant – Plastic Surgery; Dr. H S Murthy, HOD & Consultant – Anesthesiology; and Dr. Jalaja K R, Consultant – Anesthesiology, undertook an exceptionally complex 36-hour skull base surgery.
This was followed by a rare crossed facial nerve reconstruction, successfully restoring facial function while preserving the healthy side—an achievement that reflects the highest levels of precision and collaboration.
Today, the patient smiles, speaks, and steps confidently into life’s second innings.
Because when precision meets teamwork and compassion, outcomes can be life-changing.
Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao- https://www.manipalhospitals.com/.../dr-sampath-chandra.../

14/01/2026

Happy Makar Sankranti! May this festival of harvest and hope bring new beginnings, positive energy, and success into your life.
Wishing you and your family happiness, health, and prosperity.

14/01/2026

Registrations Open | Advanced Dissection Course in Anterior Skull Base Surgery – 2026
A 10-day intensive, hands-on training program with a structured curriculum, expert lectures, cadaveric dissections, and WSBF certification, guided by world-renowned faculty. Scholarships available for eligible candidates.

Dates: 2nd – 11th September 2026
Seats: 20 Dissectos | 20 Assistant Disectors | 40 Observers

Email: info@wsb-foundation.org
Website: www.wsbf-courses.org
Register Now: +91 90905 95908

13/01/2026

Honoured to have delivered an invited lecture on Paragangliomas in the Mahadevaiah Skull Base Session and to have participated as a panelist in the Session on Skull Base Osteomyelitis in the recently concluded AOICON 2026 at Kolkata. It was a delight, as usual, to be able to get to interact with colleagues, friends and peers from across the country. AOICON was at its best in Kolkata and kudos to Kaushal Sheth, Dwaipayan Mukher and team for pulling off a spectacular show! Icing on the cake was our PG Dr Mona Yadav winning the Gold Medal at the PG paper presentation competition for her presentation on Subtotal Petrosectomies. Our PG Dr Azhar also won the second place in the same competition for his presentation on Endoscopic Stapedotomy

10/01/2026

36 Hours That Changed a Life: Where Precision Redefined His Second Innings | Manipal Hospital
When faced with one of the largest and most complex brain tumors, hope mattered as much as expertise.
At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Program Lead - Skull Base Surgery, Dr. Sathwik R Shetty, Consultant - Neurosurgery, Dr. Srikanth V Consultant – Plastic Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Mayur Shetty, Consultant - Plastic Surgery, Dr. HS Murthy, HOD & Consultant - Anesthesiology and Dr. Jalaja K R Consultant - Anesthesiology performed a highly complex 36-hour skull base surgery, followed by a rare crossed facial nerve reconstruction, restoring function without affecting the healthy side of the face.
Today, the patient smiles, speaks, and begins life’s second innings with confidence. Because precision, teamwork, and compassion can change everything.

Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao- https://www.manipalhospitals.com/oldairportroad/doctors/dr-sampath-chandra-prasad-rao-consultant-ear-nose-throat-skull-base-surgery/

08/01/2026

Hamza Babikar from the UAE came to Manipal Hospital with a large and complex tumor involving the skull base, nasal cavity, septum, and surrounding sinuses conditions often considered difficult or inoperable.
Under the care of Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, the tumor was successfully removed using an advanced endoscopic skull base approach, guided by surgical navigation without any facial incision. The surgery was completed safely, with no postoperative complications, and the patient recovered well, returning to normal daily activities.
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore is among the leading private centers in India for skull base surgery, managing both anterior and lateral skull base pathologies and receiving complex referrals from across India and abroad. This case reflects the hospital’s strong expertise, technology-driven care, and patient-focused outcomes.

07/01/2026

Master Joseph was brought to Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road with significant difficulty in breathing and persistent mouth breathing. On evaluation, Dr. Sampath Chandra found enlarged tonsils and adenoids— a common condition in early childhood that can affect breathing, sleep, and concentration if left untreated. X-ray findings confirmed adenoid hypertrophy along with tonsillar enlargement.
The child underwent a coblation adenotonsillectomy, a modern and minimally invasive procedure. Relief was immediate, and Master Joseph recovered completely. Post-surgery, he is breathing comfortably, concentrating better in school, and enjoying an improved quality of life. Dr. Sampath Chandra advises parents to consult an ENT specialist if children experience recurrent throat infections, mouth breathing, or breathing difficulty. At Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, comprehensive ENT care is provided with advanced techniques and a dedicated expert team.

05/01/2026

Honoured to be invited as Faculty Speaker at AOICON 2026, the 77th Annual National Conference of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, to be held from 8th–11th January 2026 at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre (BBCC), Kolkata.

I will be speaking on:
🔹 The Skull Base Paragangliomas: The State of the Art
🔹 Optimisation of the Management of Skull Base Osteomyelitis

05/01/2026

Delighted to be part of the CME Program organized by Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road in association with the Mysore District Family Physicians’ Association (R), Mysore. It was a pleasure sharing insights on Skull Base Surgery with esteemed colleagues. Special thanks to Mallikarjun and Eshwar for the warm invitation and hospitality.

03/01/2026