Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla set for peer-reviewed SBNS100 talk in London

Indian neurosurgeon Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla will present peer-reviewed craniovertebral junction research at the Society of British Neurological Surgeons’ centenary conference in London on Oct. 13, 2026. The talk puts a six-case revision surgery series into the official scientific program of one of neurosurgery’s major global meetings.

Why it matters: - Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla’s acceptance into the SBNS100 scientific program puts an Indian craniovertebral junction surgery case series on an international neurosurgical stage. - The presentation adds peer-reviewed clinical research from India to a centenary meeting that draws clinicians, researchers, educators and trainees from around the world. - The topic is highly specialized and clinically important because revision surgery at the craniovertebral junction involves delicate anatomy and complex decision-making.

What happened: - The Society of British Neurological Surgeons invited Dr. Rao to present during the SBNS100 Anniversary Conference in London next month. - Dr. Rao is scheduled for a 15-minute oral scientific presentation in the Spine Session on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 4:45 PM London time. - The presentation will take place at the St James Auditorium in the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster, London. - Dr. Rao will present research titled “Transnasal Endoscopic Odontoidectomy for Failed Posterior Craniovertebral Fusion: Salvage Decompression and Outcomes in 6 Complex Cases.”

The details: - The SBNS100 Anniversary Conference celebrates 100 years of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons, which was established in 1926. - The conference is one of the landmark neurosurgical meetings of 2026 and covers spine surgery, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurosurgery, functional neurosurgery, neurotrauma, neurocritical care and artificial intelligence in neurosurgery. - Submitted abstracts for the conference undergo scientific review for merit, clinical relevance, originality and fit with specialty sessions. - Dr. Rao’s research was accepted through that peer-review process and placed in the official program as an oral presentation. - Dr. Rao is the Founder and Chief Neurosurgeon of Dr. Rao's Hospital – International Institute of Neurosciences (IIN) in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. - The research focuses on salvage decompression after failed posterior craniovertebral fusion in six complex revision cases. - The presentation examines indications, patient selection, operative planning, endoscopic transnasal technique, neurological recovery and radiological outcomes. - The topic centers on the craniovertebral junction, the transition between the skull and upper cervical spine where the brainstem continues into the spinal cord. - Posterior craniovertebral fusion can stabilize many instability cases, but some patients still have persistent ventral compression of the cervicomedullary junction. - Transnasal endoscopic odontoidectomy is presented as a minimally invasive option for carefully selected patients with that problem. - The presentation compares the endonasal approach with the older transoral odontoidectomy route.

Between the lines: - Conference acceptance signals that the research cleared a formal scientific filter, which matters in medicine because conference slots are limited and competitive. - The case series reflects a broader shift toward minimally invasive skull base approaches for problems that were historically treated through more open corridors. - Dr. Rao’s presence in the program also reflects growing visibility for Indian neurosurgical research in international forums. - Dr. Rao said the presentation offers a chance to contribute to academic discussion on complex craniovertebral junction surgery and to strengthen evidence-based neurosurgical practice through collaboration.

What's next: - Dr. Rao is expected to present the research during the SBNS100 Spine Session on Oct. 13, 2026. - The conference will continue as a venue for peer-reviewed presentations and clinical discussion across multiple neurosurgical subspecialties. - The presentation may add to ongoing discussion about patient selection and outcomes for salvage decompression at the craniovertebral junction.

The bottom line: - Dr. Rao’s London slot places a specialized Indian neurosurgery study inside the official program of a major centenary conference, where peer-reviewed work can influence clinical conversation and future research.