The Department of Neurosurgery at Ananthapuri Hospitals and Research Institute (AHRI) stands as a centre of clinical excellence, academic strength, and advanced neurological care. The department is led by A. Marthanda Pillai, a senior and widely respected neurosurgeon whose leadership has driven rapid modernization of neurosurgical services. A pioneer in Craniofacial Surgery and Upper Cervical Spine Surgery in Kerala since 1983, Dr. Marthanda Pillai has made lasting contributions to the field through extensive clinical work, research, and teaching. He has published 84 scientific articles in national and international journals, authored chapters in 8 medical textbooks, presented 161 scientific papers at major conferences, and edited key reference works including Medical Records Documentation and Consent and Recent Advances in Medicine.

His Drug Formulary remains a valuable guide for rational drug prescription. With significant roles in medical education, public health committees, and research—including projects supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Kerala—the Department of Neurosurgery at Ananthapuri Hospitals delivers comprehensive, evidence-based, and technologically advanced care for a wide spectrum of neurological disorders.

Overview

The Department of Neurosurgery at Ananthapuri Hospitals & Research Institute, led by Dr. A. Marthanda Pillai, one of India’s pioneer neurosurgeons, offers world-class surgical expertise for all brain, spine, and nerve-related conditions. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, the department performs highly complex procedures—from microsurgeries to advanced skull base and pediatric neurosurgeries—with precision and compassion. Our multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists ensures comprehensive care for every patient. Backed by cutting-edge technology and dedicated trauma support, we deliver exceptional outcomes even in the most challenging cases. At Ananthapuri, every neuro surgery is guided by skill, supported by science, and driven by the mission to restore life and function.

Technology & Facilities

• Advanced Microsurgical Suite – Equipped with Carl Zeiss operating microscopes and high-definition endoscopic systems for intricate brain and spinal procedures.
• Intraoperative Neuro-Monitoring (IONM) – Real-time functional mapping to ensure precision and patient safety during complex surgeries.
• Neuronavigation System – Computer-assisted image guidance for accurate tumor localization and minimal invasiveness.
• Dedicated Neuro-ICU – State-of-the-art critical care unit with round-the-clock neuroanesthesia and trauma management support.
• Comprehensive Spine Surgery Unit – Facilities for microdiscectomy, spinal fusion, deformity correction, and minimally invasive spinal surgery.
• Fully Equipped Neuro Trauma Care – Rapid response team with ICU-integrated ambulances to deliver expert care when and where it’s needed most.