Dr. Amitendu Sekhar

Dr Amitendu Sekhar is one of India's most globally trained Neurosurgeons, with 27 years of clinical experience and 5,000+ neurosurgical procedures performed, currently serving as Senior Consultant Neurosurgery at Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur.

His training journey spans four continents, from Apollo Hospital Chennai (DNB Neurosurgery, National Board of Examinations), to Fujita Health University, Japan under Guinness World Record holder Prof Hirotoshi Sano, to the National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore, followed by advanced training in the United States and Germany in minimally invasive neurosurgery, brain bypass surgery, and functional neurosurgery.

He is recognised as the first surgeon in Udaipur to perform robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgery, the pioneer of endoscopic skull base surgery in Udaipur, and the first to introduce minimally invasive and endoscopic minimally invasive brain surgery at Manipal Salema Unit.

He was awarded Best Neurosurgeon of the Year by the Rajasthan Medical Association (2022) and the Young Achiever Award in Neurosurgery (2018), and has published 30+ research papers in national and international journals.

He was also awarded the National Scholarship by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India (1998).

Patients seeking expert brain tumour surgery, cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysm clipping, AVM), robotic spine surgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, functional neurosurgery, awake brain surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, or neurotrauma management in Udaipur will find in Dr A Sekhar one of the region's most internationally experienced and technically advanced neurosurgeons.

He consults in English and Hindi, ensuring clear and comfortable consultations for patients across Rajasthan.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Brain Tumour Surgery in Udaipur

A flagship sub-specialty, with dedicated training in skull base, endoscopic, and eloquent area brain surgery:

• Craniotomy for brain tumour excision
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery (pioneered in Udaipur)
• Surgery in Eloquent Brain Areas (language, motor, sensory cortex)
• Awake Craniotomy for tumours near speech and motor zones
• Pituitary Tumour Surgery (transsphenoidal endoscopic approach)
• Surgery for Meningioma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Acoustic Neuroma
• Surgery for Brain Metastases
• Skull Base Tumour Surgery

Cerebrovascular Surgery

A signature sub-specialty, with dedicated Fellowship training under Prof Hirotoshi Sano at Fujita Health University, Japan:

• Brain Aneurysm Clipping (open and minimally invasive)
• Cerebral AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) Surgery
• Brain Bypass Surgery (EC-IC bypass for Moyamoya disease and complex aneurysms)
• Surgery for Cavernous Malformations
• Carotid Endarterectomy for stroke prevention
• Surgery for Hypertensive Brain Haemorrhage
• Multidisciplinary stroke neurosurgery

Functional Neurosurgery

A specialised area, with dedicated training in Japan, Singapore, and Germany:

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
• Surgery for Essential Tremor
• Surgery for Dystonia
• Microvascular Decompression (MVD) for Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Surgery for Hemifacial Spasm
• Epilepsy Surgery evaluation and coordination
• Stereotactic and Neuronavigation-guided Surgery

Awake Brain Surgery

A rare and highly specialised technique for tumours in eloquent brain areas:

• Awake Craniotomy with intraoperative cortical mapping
• Speech and motor area preservation during tumour resection
• Language cortex mapping during surgery
• Functional MRI-guided surgical planning

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

A pioneering area, with Dr Sekhar being the first in Udaipur to perform robotic-assisted spinal fusion surgery:

• Robotic-Assisted Spinal Fusion Surgery (first in Udaipur)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Cervical Disc Surgery (ACDF)
• Lumbar Microdiscectomy
• Laminectomy and Decompression
• TLIF, PLIF, ALIF fusion procedures
• Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures
• Pedicle Screw Instrumentation
• Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
• Complex Spine Reconstruction

Paediatric Neurosurgery

• Paediatric Brain Tumour Surgery
• Paediatric Hydrocephalus (VP shunt, ETV)
• Paediatric Spinal Anomalies
• Congenital Brain and Spine Surgery (Chiari, spina bifida, encephalocele)
• Paediatric Head Injury management

Neurotrauma and Head Injury Surgery

• Emergency Craniotomy for traumatic haematoma
• Decompressive Craniectomy for severe TBI
• Skull Fracture Repair
• Cranioplasty
• Spinal Trauma Stabilisation
• ICP Monitoring

Hydrocephalus and Shunt Surgery

• VP Shunt Surgery
• Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
• Shunt Revision and complication management
• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) diagnosis and shunt surgery

CV-Junction and Skull Base Surgery

• CV-Junction Surgery (Chiari malformation, basilar invagination, atlanto-axial dislocation)
• Craniocervical Stabilisation
• Posterior Fossa Surgery
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery (pioneered in Udaipur)

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Pituitary, Acoustic Neuroma, Metastasis)
• Brain Aneurysm and AVM
• Brain Haemorrhage (ICH, SDH, EDH)
• Moyamoya Disease
• Head Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury
• Hydrocephalus
• Disc Herniation (Cervical, Lumbar)
• Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Fractures and Trauma
• Parkinson's Disease requiring DBS
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Skull Base Tumours
• CV-Junction Disorders
• Paediatric Neurosurgical Conditions

Credentials and Trust Signals

• MBBS from Silchar Medical College, Assam (1997)
• DNB Neurosurgery from Apollo Hospital, Chennai (National Board of Examinations, 2006)
• MNAMS from the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Fellowship in Vascular and Functional Neurosurgery at Fujita Health University, Japan (2007) under Prof Hirotoshi Sano
• Fellowship in Skull Base and Functional Neurosurgery at National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore (2010)
• Advanced Training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Brain Bypass and Functional Neurosurgery in the United States and Germany
• International Faculty, WFNS and EANS
• Elected Individual Member, European Board of Neurosurgical Society, representing India
• Editorial Board Member, Surgical Neurology International

Awards and Academic Contributions

• Best Neurosurgeon of the Year, Rajasthan Medical Association (2022)
• Young Achiever Award in Neurosurgery (2018)
• National Scholarship, Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India (1998)
• 30+ research papers published in national and international peer-reviewed neurosurgery journals
• Keynote Speaker at multiple national and international neurosurgery conferences
• International Faculty at WFNS and EANS
• Former Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS Kochi
• First in Udaipur for robotic spinal surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Amitendu Sekhar currently consults at:

• Paras Hospital, Shobhagpura, Udaipur – Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery. Consultation timings: Monday to Saturday, available afternoon and evening slots. Consultation fee: ₹1,000.

Across his career, Dr Sekhar has held roles at:

• Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital, Udaipur
• Consultant, Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru (where he introduced minimally invasive and endoscopic brain surgery at the Salema Unit)
• Consultant Neurosurgeon, Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, Royal Medical Service, Bahrain
• Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, Kochi
• International Faculty Consultant, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)

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