Case Studies
TYMPANOJUGULAR PARAGANGLIOMA – CAREFUL COMPLETE BLOODLESS DISSECTION OF THE TUMOR IS THE MANTRA; DURATION OF SURGERY IS IRRELEVANT!!
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My name is Kishan. I'm from Bangalore. I had to undergo an surgery for a Chondroblastoma, a rare tumor in my skull base and jugular foramen. Finding the right doctor who could remove this tumor was a challenging task for my parents, and yes, we got to meet Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao, who is an expert in operating tumors of the skull base. My parents handed me into his expert's hands and I was operated on 11th of January 2018. It was a 17 hr surgery! My doctor's efforts, patience, dedication and hard work is why I am here today. Just one month after my surgery, I had to take up my exams and I could do well only because of him. Dr. Sampath is my role model, inspired by him and his work today I've taken up medicine instead of engineering. All he told me was "All the bad is gone", I've recovered and have been doing well, there isn't a day that goes without taking his name. Thank you so much sir, I seek your blessings always.
Kishan A, Bangalore
I had a small lump near jaw under earlobe which started growing faster in months.I had booked Dr.Sampath as he was available nearby.Firstly,he explained the health issue clearly.He told it is a parotid lesion and suggested for US Guided FNAC and Ultrasound scan.It was diagonsed as condition pleumorphic adenoma.The lump was from deep lobe of gland.I could not meet doctor in person but he recommended surgery (parotidectomy).Trust me ,I met the doctor after the surgery. We had lot of confidence on Dr.Sampath who is expertise in skull base surgeries.It was explained to us about preserving the facial nerves as part of parotidectomy.I would like to thank Dr.Sampath chandra prasad Rao for doing surgery successfully. I would also thank his assistant Dr.Sohini and his team members Kiran in making this journey peaceful. I would strongly suggest to go with Dr.Sampath chandra prasad Rao for ENT who is expertise in skull base surgeries.I also suggest patient and their family to have patience of waiting to meet the expertise doctors (they do have lot of commitments and will not make any one wait unnecessarily).
Thanks &Regards
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Shilpa Yaswanth, Bangalore
The doctor is really very friendly and will make you feel very comfortable. Though I had to wait for 2 hours for the check up, but the wait actually paid off. He was so great in cleaning and extracting the ear waxes. I felt like I got new ears after the treatment. I will recommend the doctor to anyone who has ear issues.
Deepak Kumar Sahoo, Bangalore
I was recently diagnosed with a congenital defect in the skull base causing Cerebro Spinal Fluid(CSF) leak through my nose. This condition was persisting from 6 months and I was told that it could be treated through an endoscopic surgery.
We were looking for a skull base surgeon who had performed CFS leak repairs very frequently. We were told that ENT surgeons in India normally get to handle 3-4 such cases in a year and to look for a surgeon who has performed this procedure day in and day out. Our quest ended with DR. SAMPATH CHANDRA PRASAD RAO.
We came to know about him through my cousin who also happens to be an ENT surgeon. On our consultation, Dr.Sampath explained me and my family in simple terms about the condition and the findings of my CT scan. He also explained in detail the surgery procedure and the different techniques he might use to seal my defect. He patiently answered all our queries and also guided us on the post operative care and precautions required. He seemed very confident with the procedure and also mentioned that he has handled these cases multiple times before. We were totally convinced to get the surgery done through him on our first consultation itself. We are based out in Bangalore. Since the procedure needed a lot of post operative rest and follow ups, we were reluctant to travel out of state and was extremely relieved after meeting Dr.Sampath.
The surgery has gone well and the CSF leak has stopped now. I am on my path to recovery. We opted for Apollo Spectra Hospital. Dr.Sampath is still following up with my healing. In every follow up session, he has explained the healing process in detail with a video of my endoscopy and also answered all our questions with patience.
Would also like to mention Dr. Kavitha from Dr.Sampath's team who assisted and over looked the surgery. She constantly followed me up and was always available to guide on post operative do's and dont's. She has been very comforting and cleared all our doubts during pre as well as post surgery.
Meghana, Bangalore
Hi This is Srikanth. Let me tell in one sentence.
Dr Sampath is living God in my life.
I had a Glomus tumour in my skull base and due to that I was not able to talk and eat properly. It had damaged the nerves. When we and my family were completely black out when we got to know this, we met Dr. Sampath through a referral. Trust me when me spoke to Sampath I regained the strength in my life and had a courage to overcome the disease. My operation went on for 18hrs, Sampath operated continuously and operation was successful. I am back to normal to my routine and completely recovered able to eat and speak more that before.
Sampath is an amazing doctor.
Srikanth, Bangalore
Thank you for the wonderful care. We feel blessed to be with one of the finest hands in skull base surgery in India. Tumour of ear which has been removed completely with good functional outcome. Thank you for explaining me the complete disease by explaining with simple diagrams and also CT scan and also about the operation. We had complete knowledge about what we are undergoing. Really grateful for that, for being down to earth and understand patient view also. Now we are back to normal life without tumour. I would recommend him for all the patients..
Thank you so much doc....
Bhuvaneshwari, Bangalore
Not all doctors are aware that you need to treat the comfort level of a patient before you can successfully diagnose a condition and prescribe a treatment plan. Dr. Sampath is one such doctor. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, kind and a thorough professional. I have undergone two major ear surgeries and both the times he made me feel at ease. Providing the best diagnosis and treatment, he is a very fine doctor
Babitha, Bangalore
I consulted the doctor for the change of voice. The way he explained the cause of my condition is very accurate. I understood my condition gave voice rest and followed the treatment. Now my voice is absolutely normal. Thank you.
Balaji, Bangalore
I consulted doctor for tonsil problem, which was first time for me. I was so tensed surgery will be advised. But doctor asked about the problem and explained me no need of surgery, if it is first time. He treated me with antibiotics and said some precaution which i am following now. I am very much better now. thanks doctor.
Sudharshan, Bangalore
Dr. Sampath Sir is very confident about his work & technically very strong about the subject and best part is relationship with patients, explains about the surgery details in easy way were everyone can understand easily.
Best doctor in India for skull Base surgery.
Practo feedback
I consulted doctor for swelling in the neck. Then doctor diagnosed me I have thyroid swelling. He told me the importance of Ultrasound neck and Thyroid function tests..
Very friendly doctor who will take time and explain the problem to the core..Thank you .happy with the doctor
Leena, Bangalore
I Sri Babu Lal Das, an inhabitant of West Bengal went to Manipal Hospitals and was under the treatment of Dr . Sampath Chandra Prakash Rao.
Under his supervision, my rt. ear operation was done on 16/08/2019. Dr. Rao is a gentle and have a laughing face. He has always advised and supported with smiling face. Not only that, as and required he has discharged his valuable suggestions as per our query by what's app and phone call also
In this case he is not annoyed at all. But he is prompt. My operation was a complex one. Perhaps I shall go to him for another appointment, if required as per his suggestion.
We are really thankful to him and we shall recommend his name in neighbouring people of my area.
Practo feedback
I recommend the doctor : Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao. Thank you for We feel blessed to be with one of the finest hands in skull base surgery in India. Thank you for explaining me the complete disease, also about the operation & gives the least medicines. Thank you for your excellent work while performing surgery on me. Now I am back to normal life without tumor. Really grateful for that for being down to earth and good human being. Asked us to message him in his number for any emergency. Felt very relieved after his consultation. I would recommend him for all the patients.
Geeta Borkar, Bangalore
Thank you for the wonderful care. Thank you for taking a good care. We feel blessed to be with one of the finest hands in skull base surgery in India. Tumour of ear which has been removed completely with good functional outcome. Thank you for explaining me the complete disease by explaining with simple diagrams and also CT scan and also about the operation. We had complete knowledge about what we are undergoing.Really grateful for that, for being down to earth and understand patient view also...Now we are back to normal life without tumour. I would recommend him for all the patients.. Thank you so much doc.
Bhuvaneshwari, Bangalore
I recommend the doctor.... y because Dr.Sampath sir is nice doctor & so friendly doctor and very good to consult to them to cure any problems...and happy with doctor friendliness ....Thank you😊
Bhavani Devandla, Bangalore
I was recently diagnosed with Jugular Paraganglioma - a benign tumour in the ear in Nov 2019.
Our quest for a surgeon for skull based, middle ear surgeries ended with Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao. The morbidity associated with the disease was extremely high due to the location of the tumour and involved various nerves. On our very first meeting we spent nearly 2.5 hours with the Doctor. He explained to us all the procedures involved and the associated complications with pictures. It took us only 2 meetings in order to go ahead with the surgery.
Dr. Sampath took us through a detailed, step by step information after which we had no queries to seek further clarification. Our second meeting therefore was scheduled only to finalise the dates and the place of surgery. We were totally convinced that if I had to undergo a surgery, it had to be through him. His detailed explanation during consultation helped us prepare ourselves mentally in order to go through this complicated procedure. Dr. Sampath was so precise and meticulous in his diagnosis and the associated morbidity. It happened to be an 18 hour long surgery and we are extremely thankful for the Doctor and his team for the way they have handled such complicated surgery with utmost care. I was told that post surgery, (18 long hours) Dr. Sampath had the patience to explain the entire surgical procedure to my spouse.
Dr. Sampath ensured no nerve was compromised during the surgery which gives me so much hope to recover from the morbidity. We went through the surgery at Manipal Hospital and needless to say, we were extremely happy with the pre and post operative care extended by Manipal hospital under the able guidance of Dr. Sampath. All the Doctors, nurses and the support staff are extremely empathetic and took really good care. Would also like to mention Dr. Anupama for all the comforting before the surgery, Dr. Paritsoh Pandey & his team who did the Embolization. Dr. Rhea and Dr. Anoopa from Dr. Sampath’s team who took utmost care during my stay at the hospital. I am on my path to recovery and continue to visit Dr. Sampath.
In today’s commercially driven world, its people like Dr. Sampath who restore faith in mankind.
Thank you Dr. Sampath, we are ever grateful to you!
Roopa Honnaswamy, Bangalore
I am Sadia Bulbul from Bangladesh. I have gone through a surgery on 31 December 2016. My doctor recognized my disease as Petrous bone cholesteatoma in my left ear. My doctor Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao is an excellent doctor. I am not facing any kind of complications after the surgery. I feel really blessed. The surgical team was awesome and Dr. Sampath was excellent in his work and efforts. He always inspired me at the time visiting him. He words during surgery that “you have to be strong in your mind” helped me in my full recovery. I am doing well in my recovery process. I am now studying M.S.S in Sociology at Dhaka University. I am thankful to the team that cured me of the disease. I am also grateful to the doctors in Dhaka for giving the chance to meet Dr. Sampath. Please keep me in your prayers.
Sadia Bulbul, Bangladesh
I'm Nasrin Sultana from Bangladesh. I was suffering from Glomus tumor for 3 years. I suffered a lot for a long time but now I'm very well and living a healthy life thanks to the doctor who has accomplished my operation, Dr, Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao Consultant Skull Base Surgeon at Bangalore, India. He did my operation skilfully and it was wonderful for me to go back to my normal life within two weeks. I'm totally satisfied upon his treatment. I thanked Allah for sending me to such a skilled doctor as my case was very critical. Now I can hear normally as before. I have got a new life and its happiness can not be described in words.
Nasrin Sultana, Bangladesh
One of the most humble and friendly doctor I have come across. He is very confident about his work and best part is his one to one relationship with his patients.
Rashmi Seksaria, Kolkata
His vast knowledge of the subject and an artistic surgical hand with precision at par makes him one of the best lateral skull base surgeons of the world.
Dr. Pawan Singhal, Jaipur
Most challenging skull base surgeon I have ever seen
Dr. Yeshwanth Chakravarthy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Down to earth, keen to help eager to share new things, artistic and creative in his professional and personal behaviour.
Dr. Safeer Khan, St. Kitts, West Indies
One of the best doctor I have ever met. Excellent surgeon and excellent human being. Best doctor in India for skull Base surgery.
Mayura Shah, Kolkata
He is a highly committed professional, intelligent, hardworking, kind and helpful.
Excellent surgeon, very confident, very talented. The best in India for lateral skull base surgery
I'm Nasrin Sultana from Bangladesh. I was suffering from Glomus tumor for 3 years. I suffered a lot for a long time but now I'm very well and living a healthy life thanks to the doctor who has accomplished my operation, Dr, Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao Consultant Skull Base Surgeon at Bangalore, India. He did my operation skilfully and it was wonderful for me to go back to my normal life within two weeks. I'm totally satisfied upon his treatment. I thanked Allah for sending me to such a skilled doctor as my case was very critical. Now I can hear normally as before. I have got a new life and its happiness can not be described in words.
Nasrin Sultana, Bangladesh
One of the most humble and friendly doctor I have come across. He is very confident about his work and best part is his one to one relationship with his patients.
Rashmi Seksaria, Kolkata
His vast knowledge of the subject and an artistic surgical hand with precision at par makes him one of the best lateral skull base surgeons of the world.
Dr. Pawan Singhal, Jaipur
Most challenging skull base surgeon I have ever seen
Dr. Yeshwanth Chakravarthy, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Down to earth, keen to help eager to share new things, artistic and creative in his professional and personal behaviour.
Dr. Safeer Khan, St. Kitts, West Indies
One of the best doctor I have ever met. Excellent surgeon and excellent human being. Best doctor in India for skull Base surgery.
Mayura Shah, Kolkata
He is a highly committed professional, intelligent, hardworking, kind and helpful.
Excellent surgeon, very confident, very talented. The best in India for lateral skull base surgery
Consulted doctor for Vertigo. We explained the problem over phone first. Though he dint have OPD he came to the hospital just for our consultation. He patiently listened to the problem. He understood and explained the infection well detailed using pictures in his laptop. Answered all our queries. He avoided unnecessary medicines or tests.Asked us to message him in his number for any emergency. Felt very relieved after his consultation.
Mr. Prajeeth from Kerala, I was suffering from severe ear infection for the last 11 years .Undergone many surgeries, medications. I suffered a lot and atlast a Doctor from Hyderabad suggested Dr Vijayendra ENT surgeon in Bangalore. After some test and finding docter told me that this case is very rare, almost infection spreaded to near the skull base so he recommended Dr. Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao. Dr. Sampath attended my surgery, it was 9hour long surgery. finally he got rid of my infection and prescribed proper medications. Doctor told me that mine is very complicated, with atmost care he explained everything and the gravity of my infections to my wife and sister. We know we are in the safest and finest hands of skull Base surgeons in india. Now I am in the way of recovering Stage.Today I visited to doctor for my follow up, he explained everything to me very patiently and friendly.. Now I am feeling very positive and looking forward to continuing the treatment until the complete recovery. thank you so much sir you are the SAVIOUR OF MY LIFE.
Dr Sampath Chandra Prasad Rao ia an amazing doctor and surgeon. He removed my tumor from complicated place through Skull base surgery, while preserving facial nerve & other nerves & artery. Surgery lasted for around 13 hours. Hats off to the doctor & his team. He was very clear in his approach and planning. He planned well & was very confident. I was also cool & confident while heading to OT. Before and after surgery he explained well and gave good amount of his time and answered all the queries. He is easily accessible for follow ups. Most importantly, his assistant dr. Kavitha and dr. Anjali were very cooperative and available all the time for any sort of help. I will all the success for many-many more critical successful surgeries