When faced with one of the largest and most complex brain tumours, 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.

Hamza Babikar from the UAE came to Manipal Hospital with a large and complex tumour 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 tumour 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 centres 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.

Mr. Chandrasekhar Shetty, a Dubai-based professional from Mangalore, began experiencing severe headaches in February 2025. Initially diagnosed with sinus issues and admitted to the ICU with low sodium levels, further scans revealed a Skull Base Tumor. Concerned about avoiding external scars or incisions, he was referred to Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao.

Dr. Sampath Chandra performed a completely endoscopic excision of the tumor using advanced anterior skull base surgical techniques. The surgery was highly successful — Mr. Shetty recovered without complications, including CSF leak, and was able to resume normal life within three weeks. Post-surgery, he was referred for radiation and is now ready to return to Dubai in good health. His story reflects expert surgical care, innovation, and the hope of a healthy future.

Headaches are often brushed off as stress; but persistent ones could signal something serious. 

Bangladeshi resident, Mrs. Rinku Rani Guha’s 6-month struggle with debilitating headaches led her to Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore, where she was diagnosed with a massive skull-based tumor. 

Thanks to a successful anterior skull base surgery, Mrs. Rinku has made a full recovery. Today, she is back to living life on her own terms, healthier than ever. 

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