BENGALURU, India — June 12, 2026 — Brainlab, a global leader in software-driven medical technology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KIMS Hospitals (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences), Bengaluru, to establish South Asia’s first Functional Neurosurgery Reference Centre, Training Hub, and Center of Excellence. This pioneering initiative aims to advance precision brain surgery, foster clinical innovation, and expand access to next-generation neurosurgical care across India and South Asia.
The collaboration addresses a critical global health challenge. According to the World Health Organization, neurological conditions affect over 3 billion people worldwide—more than 40% of the global population. With Parkinson’s disease ranking among the fastest-growing neurological conditions and epilepsy affecting 50 million people globally (with India bearing a substantial burden), the demand for complex interventions like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and epilepsy surgery is surging.
To meet this urgent need, the new center will integrate robotic-assisted intraoperative imaging, advanced surgical navigation, and Mixed Reality visualization into a unified ecosystem. This connected environment is designed to maximize clinical precision, optimize surgical workflows, and provide specialized training for the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Redefining Regional Neurosurgical Care
Mr. Vinicius Dessoy Maciel, President of Brainlab, emphasized the regional impact of the partnership:
“The establishment of South Asia’s first Brainlab Functional Neurosurgery Reference Centre & Training Hub marks an important milestone in expanding access to advanced neurosurgical technologies and education. By bringing together innovative imaging, digital surgical workflows, and structured clinical training within a single reference centre, this collaboration will help accelerate the adoption of precision-guided functional neurosurgery and support the development of future-ready surgical expertise across the region.”
With over 35 years of experience, Brainlab’s software-driven solutions in neurosurgery, digital surgery, and medical imaging are utilized in thousands of healthcare institutions across more than 120 countries to improve patient outcomes.
A Connected Technological Ecosystem
The collaboration aligns with KIMS Hospitals’ broader S.H.I.F.T. (Smart Healthcare Innovation for Functional Treatment) initiative, which aims to build a new blueprint for advanced neurological care.
Dr. R. Chinnadurai, Regional Medical Director and Chief of Adult Medical Intensive Care & Emergency Services at KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru, stated:
“We are creating a new model for functional neurosurgery that brings together Robotic-assisted intraoperative imaging with Loop-X®, advanced surgical navigation through Curve®, and Mixed Reality visualization technologies… Functional neurosurgery demands extraordinary precision and consistency, and that cannot be achieved through isolated tools or fragmented systems. This center will enable surgeons to train and operate within a connected, technology-enabled environment, ultimately helping deliver safer, more predictable outcomes for patients across South Asia.”
Dr. Chinnadurai also expressed gratitude to the core medical team driving this milestone, including Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B, Dr. Raghuram Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar, and Dr. Dinesh Nayak S.
By combining cutting-edge technology with world-class clinical expertise, the Brainlab and KIMS Hospitals partnership establishes a premier training hub that will elevate neurosurgical standards and meet the growing demand for complex neurological treatments across the region.
