Dr. Ajay Herur

Overview

A renowned Minimal Access Neurosurgeon, Dr. Ajay Herur has made significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery. With a focus on preserving neural integrity and utilising advanced techniques like Minimal Access Neurosurgery (MANS) and Minimal Invasive Parafascicular surgery (MIPS), Dr. Herur is at the forefront of innovative surgical approaches. Dr. Ajay Herur’s dedication to advancing neurosurgery, preserving neural integrity, and sharing his knowledge through education and research makes him a leading figure in the field. His commitment to affordable solutions and outreach programs demonstrates his passion for improving patient care and accessibility to neurosurgical expertise.

Work Experience

Dr. Herur has over 25 years of experience with him

Education

• MBBS degree from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute in 1999.
• DNB in Neurosurgery at Medical Trust Hospital, Ernakulam, Kerala, 2002 to 2007.

Honors & Awards

• Redefining Neurosurgery Practice to prioritise Neural Integrity Preserving Surgery (NIPS)
• Active involvement in research aimed at improving surgical approaches and outcomes
• Founding the Neural Integrity Centre, dedicated to pioneering innovative surgical techniques
• Co-founding the Neural Integrity Surgical Skill Lab (NISSL) to educate and train future neurosurgeons
•  Initiating online video consultations as part of an outreach program to make neurosurgical expertise accessible
• Delivering lectures on Endoscopic cranial surgeries and importance of learning Neuroanatomy from Endoscopic perspective
• Conducting the first NISSL Workshop, focusing on the reproduction of CSF circulation in Life-Like Cadavers and training in Endoscopic Neurosurgery
• Presenting on Minimal Access spine surgery with an emphasis on dynamic sagittal balance in spine fusion surgery

Area of Expertise

• Endoscopic Trans Nasal Anterior Skull surgeries
• Endoscopic Intra ventricular Surgeries
• BrainPort Assisted Trans Sulcal Sub-Cortical surgeries
• Endoscope Assisted Supra/Infra Tentorial surgeries
• Vascular Neurosurgery
• Awake/Functional Neurosurgery
• Minimal Access Spinal Cord Surgeries
• Minimal Access Degenerative Spine Surgeries with a focus on Dynamic Sagittal Balance