Day 3 : Saturday, January 24, 2026

Time Session / Topic Name Faculty
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM KOMISS - ASSI ENDOSCOPIC SPINE (UBE / UNIPORTAL)
Moderator: Dr. Se Hoon Kim, Dr. Cheol Wung Park
Chairpersons: Dr. Ketan Deshpande, Dr. Pramod Lokhande, Dr. Pramod Bhilare, Dr. Ajay Krishnan, Dr. Varun Agarwal
Biportal Endoscopy Session (5 Min + 2 Min)
08:00 am - 08:07 am Anatomical Overview, Imaging, Docking Dr. Seong Son
08:07 am - 08:14 am The Over-the Top Technique: Mastering the Contralateral Decompression with UBE Dr. Il Choi
08:14 am - 08:21 am Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Interbody Fusion Dr. Young San Ko
08:21 am - 08:28 am Pushing the Boundaries: Advancement in UBE For Managing Cervical and Thoracic Pathology Dr. Cheol Wung Park
08:28 am - 08:35 am Biportal Endoscopic Assisted Spinal Cord Stimulation Dr. Young San Ko
Uniportal Endoscopy Session (5 Min + 2 Min)
08:42 am - 08:49 am Transforaminal Uniportal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Understanding the Surgical Corridor and Indications Dr. Chul Woo Lee
08:49 am - 08:56 am Evolution of Uniportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery: From Discectomy to Fusion Dr. Hyeun-Sung Kim
08:56 am - 09:03 am Managing Complications in Uniportal Endoscopy: Dural Tears, Bleeding, And Nerve Root Injury Dr. Ju Chang Il
Rapid Fire Complications In ENDOSCOPY
Case Based Discussion
09:03 am - 09:09 am Recurrent Disc Herniation Managed with UBE Disectomy Dr. Muhammed Anzar
09:09 am - 09:15 am Cervical Lateral Disc Herniation Using Interlaminar Uniportal Endoscopy Dr. Anand Kavi
09:15 am - 09:28 am Debate: Endoscopic Fusion - UBE Vs Uniportal (6 MIN EACH)
UBE Dr. Cheol Wung Park
Uniportal Dr. Girish Datar
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM SESSION: BIPORTAL BATTLEFIELD - UBE ODYSSEY
Chairpersons: Dr. Amol Rege, Dr. Malcom Pestonji, Dr. Sudhir Ganesan, Dr. Shaishav Shah, Dr. Rahul Kaul
Free Paper (5 Papers x 4 Min)
09:30 am - 09:34 am Comparison of Endo-TLIF Versus MIS TLIF Assisted by O Arm Navigation for Single Level Lumbar Degenerative Disease Dr. Bhushan Patil
09:34 am - 09:38 am Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy: Right Sided Approaches Dr. Yash Chauhan
09:38 am - 09:42 am Left Side Standing Over the Midline Approach to Right Sided Lumbar Spine Pathology by Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy: Technical Considerations and Early Clinico-Radiological Outcomes Dr. Mayukh Guha
09:42 am - 09:46 am Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Decompression for Severe Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Prospective Study on Clinical Outcomes and Fusion Avoidance in Schizas Grade D Patients Dr. Shardul Soman
09:46 am - 09:50 am Navigated Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy for Unilateral Laminotomy and Bilateral Decompression in Two Level Lumbar Canal Stenosis: A Prospective Study Dr. Rahul Agrawal
Case Based Discussion (6 Invited Talks x 5 Min)
09:50 am - 09:55 am Ube Unboxed: OT Setup Masterclass Dr. Anindya Basu
09:55 am - 10:00 am Dural Tear and Bleeding: Intra-Op Challenges in Surgery Dr. Atmaranjan Das
10:00 am - 10:05 am Various techniques to tackle right sided pathology with UBE endoscopy Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar
10:05 am - 10:10 am Lost & Found: Navigating Migrated Disc in UBE Dr. Nikhil K. V.
10:10 am - 10:15 am Beyond Borders: Fusion by Endoscopy Dr. Ketan Deshpande
10:15 am - 10:20 am Breaking Barriers: Cervical and Dorsal UBE Dr. Cheol Wung Park
Case-Based Discussion On UBE
10:20 am - 10:25 am Case Discussion 1 Dr. Shardul Soman
10:25 am - 10:30 am Case Discussion 2 Dr. Ajay Kothari
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM KSSS - ASSI - DEGENERATIVE CERVICAL SPINE
Chairpersons: Dr. C. S. Dhillon, Dr. Kamran Farooque, Dr. Girish Bartakke, Dr. Tarun Suri, Dr. Shyam Sundar Bhat
10:30 am - 10:36 am Decision-Making in OPLL Surgery: Patient Selection to Postoperative Care Dr. Byung-Wan Choi
10:36 am - 10:42 am Role of Cervical Disc Arthroplasty - Expanding Indications or Limited Role? Dr. Jong Beom Park
10:42 am - 10:48 am Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy Vs ACDF - Long-term Outcomes and Evolving Concepts Dr. Jae Jun Yang
10:48 am - 10:54 am Adjacent Segment Disease - Post ACDF - Revision Strategy or Any Challenging Case Dr. Jong Beom Park
Debate By ASSI Faculty (6 MIN EACH)
10:54 am - 11:08 am Multi-Level Spondylotic Myelopathy Options: Laminoplasty Vs Laminectomy
Laminoplasty Dr. Kshitij Chaudhary
Laminectomy Dr. Ajay Krishnan
Case Based Panel Discussion
11:10 am - 11:15 am Case 1: 35-Yr-Old with Single Level Radiculopathy - Disc Replacement Vs Fusion Dr. Thomas Kishen
11:15 am - 11:20 am Case 2: Elderly Patient with Multi Level Stenosis and Kyphosis - Choosing the Right Approach Dr. Ankur Nanda
11:20 am - 11:25 am Case 3: Cervical Spondylodiscitis - How to Approach? Dr. Sudhir Ganesan
11:25 am - 11:30 am Closing Remarks
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM ASSI STUDY GROUP (INFECTION)
Convenor: Dr. S. Rajasekaran
Co-Convenor: Dr. Pankaj Kandwal
11:30 am - 11:55 am Panel Discussion 1 (8 Min Each)
Moderators: Dr. S. Rajasekaran, Dr. Pankaj Kandwal
Panel Faculty: Dr. Sashin Ahuja (UK), Dr. Sameer Ruparel, Dr. Kshitij Chaudhary, Dr. Ayon Ghosh, Dr. Siddharth Aiyer, Dr. Ankit Patel
11:30 am - 11:38 am Diagnostic Dilemma in Imaging - How to Address It?
11:38 am - 11:46 am What Investigations Are Appropriate in Today's Era of Resistance?
11:46 am - 11:54 am CT-Guided Or C-Arm Guided Biopsy- How to Maximize Yield and How to Address a Negative Biopsy?
11:55 am - 12:20 pm Panel Discussion 2 (8 Min Each)
Moderators: Dr. S. K. Srivastava, Dr. Amit Jhala, Dr. Naresh Babu
Panel Faculty: Dr. Rajat Varma (UK), Dr. Ketan Badani, Dr. Phani Kiran Surapuraju, Dr. Ashutosh Sabnis, Dr. R. Shreeramalingam, Dr. Pallav Bhatia
11:55 am - 12:02 pm Standalone Debridement and Decompression - Is It Enough?
12:02 pm - 12:10 pm When to Consider Fixation?
12:10 pm - 12:18 pm When to Consider Anterior Reconstruction in Spinal Infection?
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm 5 Talks x 6 Min Each
12:20 pm - 12:26 pm Role of VAC In Spinal Infections Dr. Rishi Kanna
12:26 pm - 12:32 pm When to Retain or Remove Implants in Spine Infections Dr. Upendra Bidre
12:32 pm - 12:38 pm Differentiating Spinal Infection Versus Tumours Dr. Vijay Kamath
12:38 pm - 12:44 pm Case Discussion: My Most Challenging Case Dr. Pankaj Kandwal
12:44 pm - 12:50 pm Case Discussion: My Worst-Case Dr. Vikas Tandon
12:50 pm - 01:00 pm Key Note Session: My Innings with Spinal Infections Dr. S. Rajasekaran
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM PUNE SPINE STADIUM (WARD ROUNDS)
Dr. Shankar Acharya, Dr. Saumyajit Basu, Dr. S. K. Srivastava
Moderators: Dr. Naresh Babu, Dr. Abhay Nene, Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar, Dr. Ajoy Shetty
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM LUNCH
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM VALEDICTORY
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM WHEN SPINE STRIKES BACK - COMPLICATION CHRONICLES
Convenor: Dr. Vishal Kundnani
Co-Convenors: Dr. Abhay Nene, Dr. Jong Beom Park, Dr. Deepak Shreshtha
Lecture (6 x 5 + 2 Min Each)
02:30 pm - 02:38 pm Complications and Pitfalls in Complex Cervical Spine Surgery Dr. Deepak Shreshtha
02:38 pm - 02:46 pm Adjacent Segment Disease - Different Approaches to Manage Dr. Samir Dalvie
02:46 pm - 02:54 pm Post-operative Leg Pain - How to Manage? Dr. Hrutvij Bhatt
02:54 pm - 03:02 pm Misplaced Screw - How to Avoid and When to Revise Dr. Muralidharan Venkatesan
03:02 pm - 03:10 pm New Technologies Leading to Newer Complications Dr. Masato Tanaka
03:10 pm - 03:18 pm Failed Cervical Disc Replacement / My Worst Complication Dr. Girish Swamy
03:20 pm - 03:45 pm Panel Discussion 1 (7 Min Each)
Moderators: Dr. Jong Beom Park, Dr. Ajoy Shetty, Dr. Gururaj Sangodimath
Panel Faculty: Dr. Jana, Dr. Samir Dalvie, Dr. Harpreet Singh, Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, Dr. Abhijit Pawar
03:20 pm - 03:27 pm Neuromonitoring Changes During Cervical Decompression - False Positive Vs True Alerts Requiring Abort
03:27 pm - 03:34 pm Post Operative CSF Leak from Surgical Site - What Are Management Strategies?
03:34 pm - 03:42 pm Managing Pseudoarthrosis
03:45 pm - 04:10 pm Panel Discussion 2 (7 Min Each)
Moderators: Dr. Abhay Nene, Dr. Amritlal Mascarenhas, Dr. Randhir Kenjale
Panel Faculty: Dr. Bimal, Dr. Nikhil Joshi, Dr. Satyen Mehta, Dr. Kamran Farooque, Dr. Narayan Karne
03:45 pm - 03:52 pm Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Management
03:52 pm - 03:59 pm Post-Operative Neurological Detoriation - Handling the Patient and Family
03:59 pm - 04:06 pm Medicolegal Pitfalls - Leading to Complication in Documentation
04:10 PM - 05:10 PM LEGACY BUILDERS: EMPOWERING YOUNG SPINE SURGEONS TO LEAD
Moderators: Dr. Tushar Deore, Dr. Ashutosh Sabnis, Dr. Tarak Patel, Dr. Sanjeev Divyadarshi, Dr. Abhshek Saraf
04:10 pm - 04:20 pm Choosing the Right Fellowship: Clinical, Research, Or Global Exposure Dr. Muralidharan Venkatesan
04:20 pm - 04:30 pm Beyond Fellowship: Transitioning Smoothly into Independent Practice Dr. Tarun Suri
04:30 pm - 04:40 pm Choosing Your Path: Government, Private Practise or Both? Dr. Mihir Bapat
04:40 pm - 04:50 pm From Fellow to Faculty: The Journey Of A Young Spine Surgeon Dr. Yogesh Pithwa
04:50 pm - 05:00 pm The Power of Collaborations - From Solo Practise to Team Spine Units Dr. Priyank Patel
05:00 pm - 05:10 pm Building My Armamentarium - Why It Is Important? Dr. Surya Prakash Rao
Time Session / Topic Name Faculty
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM CRASH COURSE: SPINE TRAUMA BLITZ
Convenors: Dr. S. K. Srivastava
Co-Convenor: Dr. Yogesh Pithwa
08:00 am - 08:25 am Panel Discussion 1: Decoding the Cervical Spine Trauma
Moderators: Dr. Arvind Goregaonkar, Dr. Yogesh Pithwa, Dr. Venkatesh Krishnan
Panel Faculty: Dr. Surya Prakash Rao, Dr. Sachin Pathak, Dr. Srinivas Moolya, Dr. Krishnakumar R., Dr. Vignesh Pushpraj, Dr. Sanjay Dhar
08:00 am - 08:08 am Central Cord Syndrome with Stable Cervical Spine - Intervene or Conserve?
08:08 am - 08:16 am Cervical Bifacetal Dislocation - Where to Start First, Anterior or Posterior?
08:16 am - 08:24 am Hangman Fracture Dislocation - How to Manage?
08:26 am - 08:50 am Panel Discussion 2: Thoracolumbar Trauma
Moderators: Dr. Waliullah Shah, Dr. Devesh Dholakia, Dr. Naveen Tahasildar
Panel Faculty: Dr. Sheetal Mohite, Dr. Ashok Thomas, Dr. Dilip Chand Raja, Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni, Dr. Hardik Suthar
08:26 am - 08:34 am Decision Making in Borderline Burst Fracture - To Intervene or Trust the Nature?
08:34 am - 08:42 am How to Manage Lumbopelvis Dissociative Injuries?
08:42 am - 08:50 am The Evolving Role of Anterior Reconstruction in Thoracolumbar Trauma
08:50 am - 09:30 am Spine Capsules: Case Based Discussion (6 Invited Talks x 6 Min Each)
Chairpersons: Dr. Kiran Lingutla, Dr. Anil Solanki, Dr. Chaitanya Chikhle, Dr. Nikhil Malewar, Dr. Nishant Kumar, Dr. Vyom Sharma
08:50 am - 08:56 am Hangman’s Fracture Management Dr. Siddharth Aiyer
08:57 am - 09:02 am Sacral and Pelvic Ring Fracture Dr. Vishnu Prasad
09:02 am - 09:08 am The Role of Anterior Reconstruction in Thoracolumbar Trauma Dr. Hitesh Garg
09:08 am - 09:14 am Odontoid Fracture Dr. Agnivesh Tikoo
09:14 am - 09:20 am Spine Fracture in Polytrauma Patient Dr. Shyam Sundar Bhat
09:20 am - 09:26 am Charcot Spine after a Spinal Cord Injury Dr. Rajat Mahajan
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM FREE PAPER: INFECTIONS (12 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Pankaj Mishra, Dr. Darshan Gautam, Dr. Prabhat Agarwal, Dr. Sameer Kalkotwar
09:30 am - 09:35 am Is There Any Corelation Between Nutritional Scores and Severity of Affection of Spine in Pott’s Spine: Prospective Evaluation of Disease and Scores Dr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma
09:35 am - 09:40 am Surgery in Spinal Tuberculosis: Who Recovers, How Fast, And Why Dr. Chetan Chaudhary
09:40 am - 09:45 am Endolavage: Endoscopic Transforaminal Lavage as A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Option in Discitis Dr. Vidit Pathak
09:45 am - 09:50 am A Minimally Invasive Approach Toward Thoracic Epidural Abscess in A Young Child Dr. Harshwardhan Jadhav
09:50 am - 09:55 am Management of Spinal Tuberculosis with Neurological Deficit in Adults with Anti-Tubercular Therapy (ATT) Alone and With Posterior Decompression of Spine: A Comparative Study Dr. Ankit Mittal
09:55 am - 10:00 am Hybrid Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Non-Tubercular Spondylodiscitis. Role Of Compartmentalisation in Infection Control Dr. Laksh Agrawal
10:00 am - 10:05 am MOTT (Mycobacterium Other Than Tuberculosis) Spondylodiscitis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Dr. Venkataramaiah Reddy
10:05 am - 10:10 am Can We Predict the Pattern of Neurological Recovery in Surgically Managed Spinal Tuberculosis Patients with Paraplegia? Dr. Aakash Varma
10:10 am - 10:15 am Bacterial Colonization of Intervertebral Discs and Its Relationship to Modic Changes: A Clinical Investigation Dr. Shashidhar Narra
10:15 am - 10:20 am Need of The Hour: Early Diagnosis and Management of Pre-Extensively Drug Resistant and Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis of The Spine - An Emerging Exigent and Calamitous Challenge Dr. Arun S.
10:20 am - 10:25 am A Prospective Study on MRI Based Differentiation of Tubercular and Pyogenic Spondylodiscitis Dr. Rahul Agrawal
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE PAPERS: INNOVATIONS (12 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MINS)
Moderators: Dr. Shishir Kumar, Dr. Kiran Rajappa, Dr. Chinmay Nath, Dr. Ashish Yadav, Dr. Pankaj Mishra
10:30 am - 10:35 am Radiological Outcomes and Ease of Insertion in Robotic Guided S2AI Screw Placement Dr. Kunal Chanji
10:35 am - 10:40 am Posterior Treatment of Ankylosing Spinal Diseases with Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Network Meta-Analysis Dr. Sachin Sharma
10:40 am - 10:45 am A Novel Technique for Direct Repair of Bilateral L5 Spondylolysis in An Adolescent: Smiley Face Rod with Iliac Graft & Mini-Plate Augmentation Dr. Muzaffar Patel
10:45 am - 10:50 am Robotic S2 Alar Iliac Screw Placement: Comparing Conventional and Novel Percutaneous Techniques Dr. Balamurugan Thirugnanam
10:50 am - 10:55 am O-Arm-Guided Endoscopic Transoral Extraction of a Deeply Embedded C2 Foreign Body in A Pediatric Patient Dr. Vidit Pathak
10:55 am - 11:00 am Erector Spinae Plane Block: A Game-Changer in Postoperative Analgesia Dr. Gulam Muhammed Shafeeq M.A
11:00 am - 11:05 am Intraoperative 3D Imaging with MRI Fusion-Based Navigation: A True GPS In Complex Spine Surgery Dr. Shubham Kadam
11:05 am - 11:10 am Odontoid Fracture: How I Negotiated the Trajectory Dr. Bias Dev
11:10 am - 11:15 am Ultrasonic Scalpel Vs Conventional Methods for Laminectomy / Osteotomy in Spine Surgery - Which Provides the Optimum Advantage: A Systematic Review and Spinal Cord Society Position Statement Dr. Vishal Singh
11:15 am - 11:20 am Sat Nav Technique: Precision Navigation and Satellite Rod Augmentation for Robust Fixation in Complex Long-Segment Spine Constructs - A Series Of 30 Cases Dr. Parth Shah
11:20 am - 11:25 am Bi-Portal Trans-Kambin Endoscopic Debridement for Spondylodiscitis: Technical Refinement for Better Disc Space Debridement Dr. Vinender P.
11:25 am - 11:30 am Percutaneous Intracorporeal Abscess Drainage, Lavage and Biopsy Using Real Time 3D Navigation Dr. Prashasth B. S.
11:30 PM - 12:45 PM ONE PORTAL POWER: UNIPORTAL PRECISION
Chairpersons: Dr. Manoj Sharma, Dr. S. Karunakaran, Dr. Paresh Bang, Dr. Harshvardhan Raorane
Interlaminar Endoscopy
11:30 am - 11:36 am Getting Ready for Full Endoscopy - OT Setup and Armamentarium Dr. Rakesh Luhana
11:36 am - 11:42 am Interlaminar Endoscopy for Migrated Lumbar Disc Dr. Arun Bhanot
11:42 am - 11:48 am Para-PSLD Approach for Extraforaminal Disc Herniation and Foraminal Stenosis Dr. Bhupesh Patel
11:48 am - 11:54 am Full Endoscopy for Recurrent Disc Prolapse Dr. Pramod Lokhande
11:54 am - 12:02 pm Interlaminar Thoracic Discectomy - Navigating the Narrow Corridor Dr. Sukumar Sura
12:02 pm - 12:08 pm Cervical Interlaminar Uniportal Endoscopic: Expanding the Posterior Frontier Dr. Sambhav Shah
Transforaminal Endoscopy
12:10 pm - 12:16 pm Getting It Right the First Time - Pearls and Pitfalls of Precise Docking Dr. Pramod Bhilare
12:16 pm - 12:22 pm Inside-Out Vs Outside-In - Two Roads to The Foramen Dr. Girish Datar
12:22 pm - 12:28 pm Transforaminal Endoscopy in Infective Spondylodiscitis - When Sepsis Meets Scope Dr. Shrikant Dahibhate
12:28 pm - 12:34 pm Extra-Foraminal Disc - Beyond the Borderline Dr. Pradyumna Pai Raiturkar
12:34 pm - 12:42 pm Transiliac TF AT L5-S1: Breaking Bony Barriers Dr. Anand Kavi
12:45 PM - 01:45 PM FREE PAPER: MIS + ENDOSCOPY (12 PAPER X 4+1 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Namit Nitharwal, Dr. Gayadhar Behera, Dr. M. D. S. Sashidharan
12:45 pm - 12:50 pm Comparative Study of The Clinical Outcome of Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Under Local Anaesthesia (PFLD) And Open Microdiscectomy (OMD) For L5-S1 Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) Dr. Gireesh Gupta
12:50 pm - 12:55 pm Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy (UBE) In Patients with Lumbar Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc: Early Results of a Prospective Study Of 29 Patients Dr. Yatiraj Shetty
12:55 pm - 01:00 pm Risk Factors for Postoperative Spinal Epidural Hematoma (PSEH) In Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) Surgery and Their Correlation Between Drain Output and MRI Findings Dr. Arvind Umarani
01:00 pm - 01:05 pm Learning Curve and Complications of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopy Using Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) And Risk-Adjusted Cumulative Sum Analysis (RA-CUSUM): An Experience From A Single Tertiary Care Centre In India Dr. Swapnil Kumar
01:05 pm - 01:10 pm Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Endo-TLIF Versus Endo-KLIF: A Retrospective Observational Study Dr. Saikrishna Rengerla
01:10 pm - 01:15 pm Multilevel Endoscopic Decompression for Herniation and Stenosis Based on A Novel Algorithm Dr. Pushkar Borole
01:15 pm - 01:20 pm Efficacy And Safety Of UBE In Ossified Ligamentum Flavum: A Novel Endoscopic Technique And Case Series Dr. Shashibhushan S. Varekar
01:20 pm - 01:25 pm Safety and Efficacy of The Enhanced Paraspinal Wiltse Corridor in The Revision Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Series Of 176 Cases Dr. Parth Shah
01:25 pm - 01:30 pm Lumbar Disc Herniation and Obesity? Choose Endoscopy Only: 437 Patients’ Study Dr. Amritesh Singh
01:30 pm - 01:35 pm Streamlining Trans-Kambin Lumbar Fusion: Single Vs. Dual C-Arm Analysis - Balancing Radiation, Time, And Precision Dr. Vinender P.
01:35 pm - 01:40 pm Assessing the Functional Outcomes of Facet Retractor Assisted Lumbar Interbody Fusion (F-LIF): A Retrospective Study Of 100 Cases Dr. Giri Pranav
01:40 pm - 01:45 pm MIS TLIF Using a Mini OLIF Cage: A Feasibility Study and Analysis Of 14 Cage Insertions Dr. Vijay Kamath
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM LUNCH
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM FREE PAPER: MISCELLANEOUS (12 PAPERS X 5 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Harpreet Singh, Dr. Ashish Jain, Dr. Priyambada Kumar, Dr. Chetan Pophale, Dr. Vigneshwara Badikillaya
02:00 pm - 02:05 pm Unmasking the Hidden Burden: Ergonomic Risks and Gender-Specific Vulnerabilities Among Early-Career Spine Surgeons - Insights from A Nationwide Survey Dr. Priyambada Kumar
02:05 pm - 02:10 pm The Leverage of Technique: High-Grade Spondylolisthesis Treated with Archimedes Manoeuvre - Insights from A Single Centre Dr. Akashdeep Singh Bali
02:10 pm - 02:15 pm Study on Adjacent Vertebral Fracture and Degenerative Scoliosis After Percutaneous Kyphoplasty in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures Dr. Sachin Sharma
02:15 pm - 02:20 pm Vertebral Bone Quality (VBQ): A Novel MRI-Based Assessment Tool. Is It an Alternative to The Time-Tested Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dexa) Scan? Dr. Sameer Ahamed
02:20 pm - 02:25 pm A Comparative Study of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Fusion Extension (UBE-FES) Surgery with Conventional Open Surgery (CFES) For Symptomatic Adjacent Segmental Disease - Early and Mid-Term Results of Clinical, Radiological, And Functional Outcomes with Patient Satisfaction Scores: Along with Technical Notes Dr. Ayon Ghosh
02:25 pm - 02:30 pm Radiographic and Surgical Predictive Factors for Restoring Segmental Lumbar Lordosis and Normal Spinopelvic Balance Following TLIF Surgery in Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Patients Dr. Sabah Sulaiman
02:30 pm - 02:35 pm Outcomes of Lumbar Spine Surgery Across Socioeconomic Healthcare Settings in India: A Retrospective Multicentric Cohort Study Dr. Shashibhushan Varekar
02:35 pm - 02:40 pm Ensuring Safety in Spine Surgery: Dr. Sukhandeep A Comparative Retrospective Analysis Bains of Anesthetic Approaches in Patients Over 65 Years of Age Dr. Sukhandeep Bains
02:40 pm - 02:45 pm Managing Lumbar Adjacent Segment Disease: A Description of Minimally Invasive Techniques and Algorithm Dr. Prikshit Ohri
02:45 pm - 02:50 pm Assessment of Quality of Life, Functional Independence and Community Integration Among the Patients with Paraplegia Due to Spinal Cord Injury Dr. Sharran M.
02:50 pm - 02:55 pm Can Social Determinants of Health Predict Surgical Outcomes for Lumbar Canal Stenosis (LCS)? A Prospective Single Centre Study Dr. Dhrumilkumar Patel
02:55 pm - 03:00 pm Sexual Health After Spine Surgery: Are We Neglecting the Most Important Aspect of Human Life? - A Cross Sectional Analysis of Various Sexual Positions in Patients Who Underwent Open Laminectomy Vs TLIF Vs Endoscopic Discectomy Dr. Viswanadha Arun-Kumar
03:00 pm - 03:05 pm Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) As A Prognosticator for The Conservative Treatment of Lumbar Disc Prolapse: A Prospective Observational Study Dr. Sandesh Agarawal
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM FINAL QUIZ
Time Session / Topic Name Faculty
08:30 AM - 10:30 AM FREE PAPERS: DEGENERATIVE SPINE (20 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MINS)
Moderators: Dr. Deepak Bangle, Dr. Sanjay Yadav, Dr. Mukesh Haritwal, Dr. Anuj Mundra
08:30 am - 08:35 am Improved Sleep and Quality of Life After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Insights from An Indian Cohort Dr. Mantu Jain
08:35 am - 08:40 am Natural History of Cage Migration Following TLIF: A Prospective Study Dr. Mahaling Mahi
08:40 am - 08:45 am Can Social Determinants of Health Predict Outcomes Following Surgery for Lumbar Canal Stenosis? A Prospective Single Centre Study Dr. Dhrumil Patel
08:45 am - 08:50 am TLIF Redefined: A Meta-Analysis of Open, MIS, And Endoscopic Approaches Dr. Pushkar Borole
08:50 am - 08:55 am Transforaminal Tubular Discectomy for Extra Foraminal Disc Herniation With 14 Mm Retractor Dr. Balaganeshan Pillai
08:55 am - 09:00 am Comparative Analysis of Indirect Decompression of Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion Versus Transkambin Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease - An Observational Study Dr. Kiriprasad Ramachandran
09:00 am - 09:05 am Chronic Lysis Adjacent Segment Pain Syndrome Dr. Sagar Kokate
09:05 am - 09:10 am Bladder, Bowel, And Beyond: Mapping Functional Recovery After Cauda Equina Surgery Dr. Aduri Tharunteja
09:10 am - 09:15 am Predictors of Functional Recovery Following Surgical Treatment for Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy: A Prospective Cohort Study Dr. Akash Jain
09:15 am - 09:20 am Is Restoration of Sagittal Alignment Essential in Degenerative Spine Surgery? A Comparative Analysis of Outcomes in Postoperative Balanced and Imbalanced Cases Dr. Sandesh Subhas Agrawal
Moderators: Dr. Sheetal Mohite, Dr. Sohail B., Dr. Himanshu Kulkarni
09:20 am - 09:25 am Midline Preserving Spinous Process Osteotomy and Laminectomy: Clinical Outcome and Efficacy of Decompression in Severe Lumber Canal Stenosis Dr. Bhagya Shah
09:25 am - 09:30 am Predictors of Global Sagittal Malalignment in Degenerative Spine Disease: An Observational Study Dr. Rohit Bharti
09:30 am - 09:35 am Enhancing Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Evidence for Bone Marrow Aspirate in TLIF Dr. Ravi Theja
09:35 am - 09:40 am Effectiveness of Transforaminal Steroid Injection Versus Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injection in Patients with Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Dr. Aadil Jawre
09:40 am - 09:45 am Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Parameters in Patients with Lumbar Cannal Stenosis Operated by Single Stage DLIF And MISS TPF - Single Center Prospective Study Dr. Shaik Azambasha
09:45 am - 09:50 am Long Term Results of Lumbar Discectomy Through Fenestration: Is MISS Being Missed Dr. Bias Dev
09:50 am - 09:55 am Robotic Pedicle Screw Fixation - Does It Actually Provide an Edge? - A Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Dr. Aadil Jawre
09:55 am - 10:00 am Use of Trans-Abdominal Motor Evoked Potentials for Lumbar Spine Surgery in Particular Regard to KLIF And LLIF Dr. Tapan Daftari
10:00 am - 10:05 am Assessment of Radiological and Pathological Changes of Multifidus Muscle Using Imaging and Histopathological Analysis in Patients with Low Back Pain Due to Degenerative Lumbar Spine Pathology Dr. Pankaj Kumar Mishra
10:05 am - 10:10 am Functional Outcomes of Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome Undergoing Surgical Intervention Under a Single Surgeon: A Retrospective Cohort (2019-2024) Dr. Milap Bhalodiya
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM FREE PAPER: MIS + ENDOSCOPY (12 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Mohinder Kaushal, Dr. Karthikeyan Maharajan, Dr. Manish Chadha, Dr. Anand Kavi, Dr. K. K. Subbaiah
10:30 am - 10:35 am Mini-Open TLIF For Contiguous Two Level Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Dr. Amit Sharma
10:35 am - 10:40 am Evaluation of a Novel Posterolateral-Tip of Spinous Process (Pl-TOSP) 25 Degree Entry Angle Guide for Enhancing Precision and Efficiency in Transforaminal Endoscopic Spine Surgeries Dr. Tanmay Avhad
10:40 am - 10:45 am Beyond the Shadows: Enhancing Visualization in Monoportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery Dr. Swaroop Das
10:45 am - 10:50 am Technical Feasibility and Early Outcomes of Minimally Invasive TLIF With Large-Footprint Cage (MIS-TLIF) Via Tubular Approach: A Novel Surgical Technique Dr. Shubham Kadam
10:50 am - 10:55 am Maximizing Eras Benefits: Spinal Anaesthesia in Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery Dr. Balaganeshan Pillai
10:55 am - 11:00 am Single Midline Incision and MISS Fixation / Decompression in TB / Trauma Dr. Manu Sasidhar Reddy Gade
11:00 am - 11:05 am Impact of Body Weight, Height, And Obesity on Selection of Skin Entry Point for Transforaminal Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy Dr. Vaibhav Goyal
11:05 am - 11:10 am Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Surgery in Lumbar Disc Prolapse: A Prospective Study on Safety, Efficacy, And Long-Term Outcomes Dr. Vaibhav Jain
11:10 am - 11:15 am Six-Step Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome; A Technical Guide Dr. Gayadhar Behera
11:15 am - 11:20 am Navigation Assisted Endoscopic Excision of Lumbar Vertebral Osteoid Ostema In 21-Year-Old Male Dr. Ajit Rampure
11:20 am - 11:25 am Aesthetic-Cosmetic Concern. Is It Important? A Comparative Study of Posterior-Midline and Postero-Lateral Scars in Lower Back Surgery: A Questionnaire-Based Study Dr. Panthackel Mikeson
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM FREE PAPERS: TRAUMA (13 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Rakesh Dhake, Dr. Mahendra Tak, Dr. Kalyan Varma, Dr. Pankaj K. Sharma
11:30 am - 11:35 am Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw Fixation in U Shaped Sacral Fracture in Children Its Functional and Radiological Outcome Dr. Trishul Dhumal
11:35 am - 11:40 am Conventional Open Versus Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation Technique Under Neuronavigation - A Long Term Outcome Analysis Dr. Shekhar Bhojraj
11:40 am - 11:45 am Index Screw: Its Role in Biomechanical Stability for Mis Fixation of Thoracolumbar Junction Fractures Dr. Mohammed Faizan
11:45 am - 11:50 am Vertebroplasty with Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation for Pathological Vertebral Fractures with Neurological Symptoms in High-Risk Patients Dr. Shrey Binyala
11:50 am - 11:55 am Stiff Spine Fractures: Surgical Challenges - Our Institutional Experience Dr. Nirup N. C.
11:55 am - 12:00 pm Indirect Decompression with Transpedicular Cage Insertion in Osteoporotic Burst Fractures with Incomplete Neurology. A Technical Note with Early Clinicoradiological Outcomes Dr. Sonali Das
12:00 pm - 12:05 pm Bridging the Junction: Comparing Surgical Pathways in Thoracolumbar Pathology Dr. Pranay Kumar
12:05 pm - 12:10 pm Clinical and Radiological Profile of Thoraco-Lumbar Fractures In SKIMS, Srinagar Dr. Vishal Singh
12:10 pm - 12:15 pm Comparison of Different DVT Pharmacological Prophylaxis in Paraplegic Patients Due to Spinal Cord Injury: An Exploratory RCT Dr. Utsav Anand
12:15 pm - 12:20 pm Impact of Early Versus Late Tracheostomy on Outcomes in Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Cohort of 64 Patients Dr. Vibhor Abrol
12:20 pm - 12:25 pm Vertebral Fracture in Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Case-Based Discussion on Biomechanics and Management Dr. Rishabh Kadam
12:25 pm - 12:30 pm Mental Health as A Predictor of Postoperative Recovery and Return to Work in Spine Surgery Patients Dr. Pranay Kumar
12:30 pm - 12:35 pm Clinical and Neurological Outcomes of Unstable Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Treated with Unilateral Bi-Portal Endoscopy Transpedicular Decompression and Short Segment Fixation Dr. Hrushikesh Hendre
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM LUNCH
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM FREE PAPER: CERVICAL SPINE (12 PAPERS X 4 + 1 MIN)
Moderators: Dr. Vivek Deshmukh, Dr. Priyank Patel, Dr. Amogh Zawar
02:30 pm - 02:35 pm Musculoskeletal Neck Pain and Cervical Spine Disorders in Metalheads Due to Music Associated Head-Banging Dr. Sushruth Raj
02:35 pm - 02:40 pm Hybrid Surgery Versus Three-Level ACDF: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Outcomes Dr. Balaji Purushothaman
02:40 pm - 02:45 pm A Novel Method of C1-C2 Transarticular Fixation for Atlanto-Axial Instability in Very Young Paediatric Patients Of < 5 Years of Age- A Series Of 3 Patients Dr. Nandhini Iyer
02:45 pm - 02:50 pm Respiratory Resilience After Stabilization: A Prospective Study on Pulmonary Function Dynamics in Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies Dr. Siddharth Jindal
02:50 pm - 02:55 pm High Fusion Success with Modern Fixation Techniques: Two-Year CT Follow-Up of Occipito-Cervical Fusion Dr. Arjit Vashishtha
02:55 pm - 03:00 pm Use of Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Anterior Cervical Decompression for Ossified Posterior Longitudinal Ligament: A Case Report Dr. Sudhakar Jelli
03:00 pm - 03:05 pm Radiological Assessment of Distraction of Ligamentum Flavum Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Patients with Cervical Myelopathy Dr. Sakthivel Ramasamy
03:05 pm - 03:10 pm Outcome of One-Level and Two-Level Corpectomy in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy Dr. A Ganesh
03:10 pm - 03:15 pm Surgical Management of Compressive Cervical Myelopathy in A Resource-Limited Setup Dr. Bipul Borthakur
03:15 pm - 03:20 pm Comparative Radiological Outcomes of Stand-Alone Cage Versus Cage with Plate in Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion for Single-Level Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study Dr. Abhishek Chabukswar
03:20 pm - 03:25 pm C1-C2 Fusion In 6-Month-Old Baby with Cervical Myelopathy Secondary to Atlanto Axial Dislocation with Bilateral Anomalous Vertebral Artery: Surgery in The Youngest - A Very Rare Case Report Dr. Midhun Jose
03:25 pm - 03:30 pm Cervical Facet Cyst with Lumbar Canal Stenosis Presenting with Radiculopathy: A Rare Case Presentation Dr. Pranit Pawaskar
03:30 PM - 4:10 PM FREE PAPER: DEFORMITY (8 PAPERS * 4+1 MINS)
Moderators: Dr. Harpreet Singh, Dr. Akshay Hari, Dr. Sudhanshu Kotadia, Dr. Sameer Ruparel
03:30 pm - 03:35 pm To Study Correlation Between Paraspinal Degeneration and Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis Dr. Dheeraj D Shekar
03:35 pm - 03:40 pm An Experience with Various Evolving Modalities of Treatment of Early Onset Scoliosis: A Single Centre Study Dr. Vigneshwara Badikillaya
03:40 pm - 03:45 pm Difficult Apical Concave Pedicle Morphometry in Thoracic Scoliosis Is Concave to Convex Translaminar Screw the Answer? A Novel Surgical Technique Dr. Akashdeep Singh Bali
03:45 pm - 03:50 pm Utility of Preoperative Halo-Gravity Traction in Correcting Severe Rigid Spinal Deformities of Diverse Aetiologies: A Retrospective Case Series Dr. Gayathri Jyothish
03:50 pm - 03:55 pm From Abscess to Kyphotic Deformity: Spectrum of Pediatric Spine TB Management Dr. Harshil Patel
03:55 pm - 04:00 pm Addressing the Debate: Suspension Vs. Side-Bending X-Rays in Scoliosis Dr. Jaspal Pardeshi
04:00 pm - 04:05 pm When Prone Is Not an Option: Lateral Decubitus Vertebral Column Resection for Severe 'Chin-On-Chest' Deformity in Ankylosing Spondylitis Dr. Satish Kripalani
04:05 pm - 04:10 pm Hemivertebra at The Lumbosacral Junction - Single Stage Excision and Short-Segment Fixation (Video Presentation) Dr. Vishnu Prasath