The core leadership team includes Dr. Ketan Deshpande (Secretary General), Dr. Amol Rege (Vice President), and Kolkatta-based spine surgeon Dr. Anindya Basu as Treasurer. A comprehensive organizational structure has been established, comprising executive, scientific, and academic committees with around 30 executive members representing institutions across the country.

Unilateral bi-portal endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery is an advanced minimally invasive procedure that uses two small portals—one for a high-definition endoscopic camera and the other for surgical instruments—to access the spine with precision. This endoscopic approach allows surgeons to operate through tiny incisions while continuously visualizing the surgical field on a screen, thereby minimizing damage to surrounding muscles, ligaments, and tissues. Unlike traditional open surgery, it avoids large cuts and extensive dissection, resulting in less blood loss, reduced post-operative pain, and faster recovery, said Dr Amol Rege. UBE can be effectively used across the entire spine, including cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) regions. It is commonly indicated for conditions such as slipped discs, spinal stenosis, nerve compression, infections, and even certain fusion procedures, added Dr Ketan Deshpande. Dr Anindya Basu said that the technique combines the advantages of endoscopy with the flexibility of conventional instruments, making it a versatile and increasingly preferred option in modern spine care. The procedure has been developed in Korea over the past decade and widely adopted globally. Its cost-effectiveness and adaptability make it suitable even for smaller hospitals.

Dr. Shailesh Hadgaonkar said that this is an important milestone in the field of spine surgeries in India. The India Chapter aims to create structured academic programs, standardized training modules, and fellowship opportunities to ensure safe and effective adoption of this technique. With approximately 9-10 thousand spine surgeons in India, the initiative targets both young and experienced neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine specialists who are increasingly transitioning toward endoscopic approaches.

The official installation ceremony of the India Chapter will be held on June 20–21, 2026, bringing together leading spine surgeons from across the country for the first in-person gathering following initial virtual meetings conducted in recent weeks.
Dr.Hadgaonkar said that the India Chapter will be aligned with global UBE chapters in the United States, Australia, China, and Korea and will facilitate international collaboration, workshops, and knowledge exchange—advancing the future of minimally invasive spine surgery in the region.

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PUNE: ANSSI Wellness is further expanding its reach and will open its new Spine Clinic at Aundh, in Pune. ANSSI Wellness is India’s leading spine care has a chain of Spine clinics dedicated to back & neck pain treatment without performing surgery. It provides ‘Spinal Decompression Treatment’ to the patients. With 3500+ success stories since 2012, ANSSI via its USA-patented technology for Non-surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment has successfully treated patients across India, South Africa, Iran, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Tanzania & Canada and rectified spinal disorders.

The Spine Clinic will have expert physicians and surgeons team headed by Dr.Joseph Camarrata working in this field for over 25 years. The new Spine Clinic will be dedicated to curing chronic back and neck pain with its advanced technology. It will provide a personalized spine care treatment plan to treat patients’ pain permanently. Despite the overwhelming statistics on spine-related issues, chronic cases continue to grow and India is no exception. Catering to this growing requirement, ANSSI Wellness has a chain of spine clinics in India headquartered at Mulund (Mumbai). Other clinics are stationed at Mulund, Vashi, Kalva, Kalyan, Andheri, Kandivali (all Mumbai), Nagpur, and Hyderabad. The wellness center is planning to expand in Pune & Nashik and other places in India.

On the occasion of the Spine Clinic’s inauguration, Mr. Dinesh Dalvi, Founder of ANSSI Wellness said, “The plan is to open a new Spine Clinic and reach as many patients as possible. Our goal is to give a pain-free life to patients who are suffering from this ailment for years. We have a mission to eliminate neck & back pain around the world without using any medication, needles, or surgery. To further this, we wish to open a Spine Clinic in almost every city and reach the maximum number of patients. We aim to make people’s lives better in an affordable way.”

Mrs. Archana Madhukar Musale (Corporator) & Advocate Madhukar Musale congratulated ANSSI Wellness Center for the inauguration of the new clinic in Pune. They also gave their best wishes to the patients who are suffering prolonged pain in the neck & back and hoped for a speedy recovery for them.

Anshuman Vichare (Marathi film actor) knows the efficacy of the new nonsurgical treatment. He traveled to Pune from Mumbai to create awareness among youth & adults.  He, along with other team members, helped to spread the word regarding treating back & neck pain without surgery i.e., via using the latest American technology.

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