KIMS Arete Hospital Recognised as Centre of Excellence for Advanced Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Hyderabad, November 11, 2026: KIMS Arete Hospital, Hyderabad, has achieved a major milestone in advanced spine care with its Spine Institute being recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Full Endoscopic Advanced Spine Surgery by RIWOspine, Germany. The recognition, the first of its kind in India, acknowledges over 13 years of pioneering clinical work and expertise under the leadership of Dr. Sukumar Sura.
The Centre of Excellence was formally inaugurated in the presence of representatives from RIWOspine, Germany, a global organisation with over three decades of experience in endoscopic spine surgery technology, training and education.
At KIMS Arete Hospital, endoscopic spine surgery has expanded beyond routine disc procedures to include complex conditions such as spinal canal stenosis, selected fixation procedures, spinal tumours and specialised surgeries involving the cervical and thoracic spine.
Full-endoscopic techniques allow surgeons to treat selected spinal conditions through small incisions, potentially reducing muscle damage, blood loss and recovery time. Depending on the procedure and the patient’s condition, some patients may be able to walk within hours and return home within 24 hours.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao B, Chairman and Managing Director, KIMS Group of Hospitals, said that healthcare was moving towards specialised, procedure-specific care, where clinical expertise and advanced technology play equally important roles. He emphasised the hospital’s commitment to adopting advanced surgical techniques responsibly while maintaining high standards of patient care.
Dr. Sukumar Sura, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgeon, Clinical Director and HOD – Spine Surgery, and National Lead – Endoscopic Spine Surgery, KIMS Arete Hospital, said the recognition by RIWOspine was an important milestone for the institute. He highlighted that successful endoscopic spine surgery depends not only on smaller incisions but also on selecting the right patients, indications and surgical techniques.
Dr. Nikhil Mathur, Group Medical Director, KIMS Hospitals, said the recognition reinforced the group’s commitment to evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, technological advancement and international best practices.
Mr. Dirk Goethel, COO, and Ms. Lena Goethel, Director – International Sales, RIWOspine, Germany, said they were pleased to extend the Centre of Excellence recognition to the new unit and expressed their commitment to supporting its continued development through advanced technology, training and professional knowledge-sharing.
The Centre of Excellence will focus on expanding access to advanced endoscopic spine procedures for appropriately selected patients while also serving as a platform for knowledge-sharing and specialised training for spine surgeons.
The recognition further strengthens KIMS Arete Hospital’s position in specialised spine care by bringing together advanced technology, clinical expertise and structured professional training. Asian Spine Hospital, established by Dr. Sukumar Sura six years ago, recently merged with KIMS Arete Hospitals.
