Pioneering Neurosurgical Safety: Dr. Rao's Landmark Study on Intraoperative Neuromonitoring

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla presented a comprehensive study at SIONCON 2025 in Bengaluru, analyzing 1,008 neurosurgical cases. The research highlights the effectiveness of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in improving surgical safety and outcomes, showing high sensitivity and specificity in detecting neurophysiological changes and lowering complication rates.

In a significant advancement for neurosurgical safety, Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla of Dr. Rao's Hospital in Guntur presented a landmark study at SIONCON 2025, detailing the outcomes of 1,008 neurosurgical cases. The research, showcased at Bengaluru's NIMHANS Convention Centre, affirms the crucial role of intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in surgical safety.

Dr. Rao emphasized that IONM has transcended its role as a mere supportive tool, now being integral to precise surgical decision-making. His hospital reported an 85.7% sensitivity and 98.8% specificity in detecting neurological changes, greatly reducing complication risks in high-stakes surgeries.

The findings called for the wider adoption of structured IONM protocols across Indian hospitals to improve outcomes in complex surgeries, with impressive results in pediatric and awake brain surgeries highlighted.

(With inputs from agencies.)