MISS: Face Off — Outreach Program of MISSAB
Organized by the Organized by Trivandrum Spine Society & MISSAB (Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharath
Venue: Hotel Hycinth, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram
Date: Sunday, 25th October 2026
Venue: Hotel Hycinth, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram
Date: Sunday, 25th October 2026
Interactive Case Debates
Live face-off sessions comparing Tubular MIS, Endoscopic, and Open approaches across common spinal pathologies.
Technique Comparison Panels
Expert surgeons present real cases and outcomes for each approach, followed by open discussion.
Q&A Session
Delegates questions on preferred approach per case, followed by faculty rebuttal and consensus-building.
ASSI National Faculty
Pioneering Faculty in Spine Outreach & Education
Dr. Janardhana Aithal
Dr. Naveen S. Tahasildar
Dr. Ishwara Keerthi
Organizing Committee
The Core Team
Dr. Suresh Pillai
Course Chairman
Dr. Ranjith Unnikrishnan
Course Co-Chairman
Dr. Ashok Ramakrishnan
Course Convenor
Dr. Shiju Majeed
Course Co-Convenor
Program Highlights
Workshop Details
01.
01. Tube vs Endoscope vs Open — Case Debates
✅ Real-world case presentations
✅ Head-to-head comparison of outcomes
✅ Live audience polling
02.
02. Panel Discussion
✅Indications and patient selection
✅ Learning curve and complication avoidance
✅ Cost and access considerations in Indian practice
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