Synapse Spine

Spine Surgeon

Dr. Saikrishna Rengerla

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Dr. Saikrishna Rengerla

Consultant Spine Surgeon, MBBS, MS (Orthopaedics), DNB (Orthopaedics), FNB (Spine Surgery), MNAMS

Dr. Saikrishna Rengerla is a highly trained Consultant Spine Surgeon specializing in advanced Monoportal & Biportal Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), and complex reconstructive spinal procedures.

Having completed his 2-year National Board Fellowship (FNB Spine Surgery) under internationally acclaimed spine surgeon Dr. Saumyajit Basu in Kolkata, Dr. Rengerla further honed his subspecialty expertise with dedicated fellowships in full endoscopic spine techniques at Asian Spine Hospital, Hyderabad (under Dr. Sukumar Sura) and Yonsei Okay Hospital, South Korea (under Dr. Ji Soo Ha).

With hands-on experience in robotic-assisted spine surgery, 3D printing, intraoperative navigation (Stealth 7 / O-arm), and neuromonitoring, Dr. Rengerla has assisted and performed in over 1,000+ complex spinal surgeries. He is deeply committed to delivering precise, evidence-based, and patient-centric spine care aimed at rapid recovery and minimal surgical disruption.

Areas of Clinical Expertise:

  • Monoportal & Biportal Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Ultra-minimally invasive keyhole surgical techniques for lumbar/cervical disc herniations and spinal canal stenosis.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Microdiscectomy, tubular decompression, and MIS Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF).
  • Spinal Deformity Correction: Surgical alignment and correction for scoliosis, kyphosis, and complex adult spinal deformities.
  • Degenerative Spinal Disorders: Comprehensive management of spondylolisthesis, cervical/lumbar spondylosis, and spinal instability.
  • Spinal Infections & Tumors: Management of spinal tuberculosis, epidural abscesses, and primary or metastatic spinal tumors.
  • Robotic & Navigation-Guided Spine Procedures: Precision-targeted instrumentation and stabilization.

Education & Academic Qualifications:

QualificationInstitution / BoardYear

 

FNB (Spine Surgery)Kothari Medical Center, Kolkata (National Board of Examinations)2023 – 2025
DNB (Orthopaedics)National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi2023
MNAMSNational Academy of Medical Sciences, India2024
M.S. (Orthopaedics)MGIMS, Wardha (MUHS)2022
M.B.B.S.Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai (MUHS)2018

Advanced Spine Fellowships & Specialized Training:

  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery
    Yonsei Okay Hospital, South Korea | Mentor: Dr. Ji Soo Ha (Sep 2025)
  • Fellowship in Full Endoscopic Spine Surgery
    Asian Spine Hospital, Hyderabad | Mentor: Dr. Sukumar Sura (May 2025 – Apr 2026)
  • FNB Spine Surgery Fellowship
    Kothari Medical Center, Kolkata | Mentor: Dr. Saumyajit Basu (Apr 2023 – Apr 2025)

Surgical & Clinical Experience Highlights:

  • 1,000+ Complex Spine Cases: Deep surgical involvement in endoscopic discectomy, microdiscectomy, spinal deformity correction, degenerative cervical/lumbar surgery, spinal trauma, infectious spinal diseases, and spinal dysraphism.
  • Advanced Technology Operating Room Skills: Hands-on proficiency with Medtronic Robotic Assistance, Stealth 7 Navigation, O-arm intraoperative imaging, intraoperative neuromonitoring, 3D printing, and RIWO spine endoscopic systems.
  • Orthopaedic Trauma & Arthroplasty Base: Over 1,800 trauma cases managed, 550+ independent complex trauma surgeries performed, and extensive experience in joint reconstruction procedures.

Academic Presentations & Research:

Faculty Talks & Presentations

  • Faculty Talk: “Positioning hacks for cervical spine surgery for young spine surgeons” – BSSCON 2026, Lonavala
  • Paper Presentation: “Complications in spinopelvic fixations: a retrospective study” – SSWBCON 2024 (Kolkata) & BSSCON 2024 (Mumbai)

Publications & Current Research

  • 6 peer-reviewed research publications in indexed orthopaedic and spine journals.
  • Ongoing Research Projects: Spinopelvic fixation in adult degenerative scoliosis; Non-opioid pain management strategies in spine clinic settings; Correlation of osteoporosis with adult spinal deformity.