Bangalore ENT Institute

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

19/12/2025

Registrations are now open for the Advanced Dissection Course in Anterior Skull Base Surgery – 2026 by the World Skull Base Foundation (WSBF).
A focused, hands-on program featuring structured cadaveric dissections, expert lectures, and WSBF certification, led by world-renowned faculty.

For more information
+91 90905 95908
info@wsb-foundation.org
www.wsbf-courses.org

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.

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

10/11/2025

Proud moment for our team at the 33rd Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Otology as Dr. Niveditha Damodharan won the Best Consultant Paper Award🥇. She also presented on “Evolving Treatment Paradigms in Lateral Skull Base Osteomyelitis” in the "Skull Base Osteomyelitis: The Way Forward" symposium.
A well-deserved recognition for her dedication and academic excellence.

08/11/2025

Shashi Kala Kabra’s health journey began with a constant whistle-like sound in her ear, which later progressed to dizziness, bleeding, and complete hearing loss. After multiple scans, she was diagnosed with a paraganglioma, a rare skull base tumor, and was referred to Dr. Sampath Chandra Rao.

Using a combination of pre-operative embolization and a specially modified surgical approach, Dr. Rao and his team successfully removed the tumor while preserving vital nerve functions. Her recovery was smooth and complication-free, and she is now returning to Jaipur in good health.

07/11/2025

Mr. Alok Modak, a 52-year-old resident of Kolkata, shares his powerful journey of recovery after being diagnosed with a large oral malignancy.

The multidisciplinary team, led by Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, Program Lead – Skull Base Surgery and Consultant, ENT–Head & Neck Surgery in collaboration with plastic surgeons, performed an eight-hour surgical procedure, achieving full disease clearance, while preserving both oral function and facial aesthetics.

Post-surgery, Mr. Modak recovered remarkably well, regaining normal oral movement and confidence in his appearance. He expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Sampath and the Manipal Hospital team for their precision, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

04/11/2025

A fond farewell to Dr. Omer Babiker, our effable Fellow for this year at the World Skull Base Foundation. Your dedication, curiosity, and passion for Skull Base has left a lasting impression. Wishing you continued success and happiness in all your future endeavors! Will miss you!