Research & Innovation

Advancing Neurosurgery Through Evidence and Collaboration

Dr. Sayuj Krishnan leads clinical studies that improve patient outcomes in brain, spine, and epilepsy surgery. Our team collaborates with international centres to pilot new technologies, standardise protocols, and publish meaningful data for the neurosurgical community.

Clinical Experience & Outcomes

Quantifiable expertise and outcomes demonstrating Dr. Sayuj Krishnan's experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness in neurosurgery.

1000+
Endoscopic Procedures Performed
Experience
9+
Years Neurosurgery Experience
Expertise
85-90%
Success Rate (Endoscopic Disc)
Authoritativeness
80%+
Same-Day Discharge Rate
Trustworthiness

Current Clinical Initiatives

Active projects led by Dr. Sayuj's team in partnership with anaesthesiology, radiology, and rehabilitation colleagues.

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Pathway

Prospective study on day-care endoscopic discectomy protocols combining multimodal analgesia and tele-rehab follow-up.

3D Navigation Quality Registry

Data registry tracking accuracy of neuronavigation-assisted tumour resections and correlation with post-operative MRI.

Tele-neurosurgery Collaboration

Clinical partnership with European centres to co-review complex epilepsy cases and adopt AI-assisted seizure forecasting.

Featured Publications & Manuscripts

Selected papers and manuscripts authored or co-authored by Dr. Sayuj Krishnan. Full-text copies are available on request for academic peers via neurospinehyd@drsayuj.com

Endoscopic ULBD for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Technique Refinements and 12-Month Outcomes

Original Research

Journal of Spine Surgery2024

Prospective study evaluating the clinical outcomes of endoscopic unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis, demonstrating excellent 12-month functional outcomes with minimal complications.

Anterior Temporal Lobectomy in Resource-Constrained Settings: Integrating PET and Stereo-EEG

Case Series

Neurosurgery International2024

Multi-institutional case series demonstrating the feasibility and safety of anterior temporal lobectomy using combined PET and stereo-EEG guidance in resource-constrained healthcare settings.

Comparative Analysis of Minimally Invasive Cervical Procedures Versus Open Fusion for Radiculopathy

Comparative Study

Asian Spine Journal2023

Retrospective comparison of clinical and radiographic outcomes between minimally invasive and open cervical fusion procedures for radiculopathy, demonstrating comparable outcomes with reduced perioperative morbidity in the minimally invasive group.

Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery for Geriatric Patients: Safety and Efficacy

Retrospective Study

Indian Journal of Neurosurgery2023

Analysis of safety and efficacy outcomes in elderly patients undergoing full endoscopic spine surgery, showing comparable outcomes to younger cohorts with reduced perioperative morbidity.

Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Area Tumors: Protocol Development and Patient Outcomes

Technical Note

World Neurosurgery2023

Description of a standardized protocol for awake craniotomy procedures including patient selection, anesthetic management, and intraoperative mapping techniques.

Request Full Publications

Full-text articles and manuscripts are available to academic peers, medical professionals, and researchers. Please contact us at neurospinehyd@drsayuj.com with your affiliation and institutional email.

Conference Presentations

Recent podium and poster sessions featuring our clinical outcomes and protocol refinements.

Asia Pacific Spine Society2025

Presented intraoperative neuromonitoring protocols for endoscopic decompression to reduce nerve injury risk.

World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies2024

Shared outcomes of awake craniotomy for deep-seated tumours with functional MRI-guided planning.

Collaborate on Research or Trial Development

We welcome partnerships with neurosurgeons, rehabilitation experts, and technology innovators who are advancing minimally invasive brain and spine care.