India, Sept. 26 -- Hidden deep within the human anatomy, where the brain, ears, eyes, major blood vessels and critical nerves converge, the skull base is among the most complex regions to treat surgically. Conditions affecting this delicate area often demand far more than a single-specialty approach, requiring the combined expertise of ENT specialists, neurosurgeons and oncological surgeons, supported by advanced surgical techniques and careful treatment planning.

Recognising the need for such integrated care, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, a unit of Manipal Hospitals Group, has launched the Manipal Skull Base Institute, the first of its kind in Eastern India, dedicated to the comprehensive management of complex skull base conditions and he...