Bangalore Skull Base Institute

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

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! May the year ahead bring good health, happiness, and success.

26/12/2025

One-Year Clinical Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery
A prestigious, hands-on clinical fellowship conducted at Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, certified by MAHE. Designed for focused, immersive training in Skull Base surgery with extensive clinical exposure.
📌 Limited seats available
For more details : +91 90905 95908 | info@wsb-foundation.org | www.wsbf-courses.org

25/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and happiness. May this festive season bring warmth and cheer to you and your family.

19/12/2025

Happy to share that Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao and team were felicitated by Dr Manish Rai, Zonal Director of Manipal Hospitals and Dr Nayana Pai, Director of Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, at the Town Hall meet at MHB Academy yesterday. Good evening Doctor,

A remarkable clinical achievement was made at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road wherein the Skull Base Surgery Team, led by Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, along with Dr Satwik Shetty, Dr Srikanth V, Dr Mayur Rai and Dr HS Murthy successfully completed a 36-hour marathon surgery on a 48 year old patient with a massive skull base tumour (spheno-petro-clival-jugular meningioma) that was previously considered inoperable by leading tertiary care centres in India.

In a single sitting, the team accomplished:
▪️ Complex skull base tumour resection
▪️ Hearing rehabilitation with Osia implantation
▪️ Facial & cranial nerve reanimation using cross facial anastomosis and tarsoraphy
▪️Transtemporal-transpetrous-translabyrinthine-Infratemporal fossa-approach
▪️ Multidisciplinary approach involving Skull Base Surgery, Neurosurgery and Plastic Surgery Teams

This is one of the first surgeries of its kind, showcasing the true multidisciplinary strength of our Skull Base, Neurosurgery & Plastic Surgery teams.

Patient has been discharged in a stable neurological condition. Also the new portfolio of OSI300 implant was performed for the first time in Karnataka as well.

A proud moment for us — reinforcing our capability to manage the most challenging skull base cases with world-class outcomes.

16/12/2025

Captain Swamy, a retired government servant, approached Dr. Sampath Chandra with persistent nasal blockage and headaches, initially diagnosed as multiple nasal polyps. While nasal polyps are often benign and manageable, detailed evaluation and imaging revealed a more serious condition known as Inverted Papilloma—a rare, pre-malignant tumor with the potential to turn malignant if left untreated.
Further investigations showed extensive involvement of the skull base, nasal septum, sphenoid sinus, and surrounding nasal structures. Dr. Sampath Chandra successfully performed a complete tumor clearance using an advanced endoscopic endonasal skull base technique, ensuring total removal through a minimally invasive, scar-less approach.
The patient recovered well post-surgery and is currently on regular follow-up, symptom-free, and leading a comfortable life. This case underscores the importance of expert diagnosis, timely intervention, and advanced ENT surgical care at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road.

03/12/2025

Honoured to be a speaker at the 25th Annual Meeting of Otology on the Nile 2025 in Cairo. I will be sharing insights on the management of tympanomjugular paraganglioma as part of the Round Table Discussion on Inner Ear & Lateral Skull Base Surgery.

29/11/2025

Elevate your surgical skills with the 2026 Advanced Dissection Course in Anterior Skull Base Surgery.
A structured, high-intensity program featuring in-depth dissections, 40 hours of lectures, and guidance from leading experts.

26/11/2025

Hearing is not just a sense — it’s connection, communication, and joy.
Cochlear implants help children and adults rediscover the sounds that make life meaningful.
Experience the melody of life again.

15/11/2025

Registrations Open for 2026!
Join the Advanced Dissection Course in Anterior Skull Base Surgery led by the renowned Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao.
Hands-on cadaveric training | World-class faculty | High-speed drill systems | Largest neuroanatomical course of its kind.
Bengaluru, India
+91 90905 95908 | info@wsb-foundation.org | www.wsbf-courses.org