Kolkata, September 27, 2026: Leading spine surgeons from India and across the world came together in Kolkata for Asi in inan UBE Meet 2026, a two-day academic conference focused on the evolving role of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBE) in minimally invasive spine care.
Organised by Manipal Hospitals Kolkata, with academic support from the World UBE Society, the conference brought together international and national experts for scientific discussions, case-based learning and the exchange of clinical experiences in advanced endoscopic spine surgery.
The event was attended by Shri Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, whose presence highlighted the growing importance of specialised and minimally invasive healthcare in the region.
The conference was led by Dr Anindya Basu, Organising Chairman, Asian UBE Meet 2026, and Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur. Spine specialists from the United Kingdom, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain and Egypt participated alongside leading experts from across India.
UBE is an evolving minimally invasive technique that uses two small portals to access the spine and perform a range of spinal procedures. The conference focused on key aspects of the technique, including patient selection, surgical planning, technical considerations, complex cases, clinical outcomes and the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
The scientific programme featured expert lectures, interactive panel discussions, case-based sessions and surgical learning. The sessions provided an opportunity for specialists from different healthcare systems to share their clinical experiences and perspectives on the evolving applications of endoscopic spine surgery.
The international and national faculty included Miguel Carvalho (Portugal), Ashok Subramanian (United Kingdom), Gee Teak Sheng (Malaysia), Hani Assoum (Bahrain) and Shailesh Hadgaonkar (Pune), among several other distinguished spine surgeons.
Speaking at the event, Shri Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay said that conferences of this nature provide doctors and healthcare professionals with opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences. Such collaboration, he added, can contribute to the continuous advancement of healthcare and support better, patient-centred outcomes.
Dr Anindya Basu said that endoscopic spine surgery is steadily expanding the scope of minimally invasive spine care. In appropriately selected patients, the approach may help reduce postoperative discomfort and support an earlier return to normal activities. He added that Asian UBE Meet 2026 provided an important platform to discuss surgical techniques, patient selection, challenging cases and clinical outcomes while learning from experts working across different healthcare settings.
Dr S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD, Spine Surgery, Consultant, Robotic Spine Surgery, and Co-Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, said the conference brought together leading experts from across the world to exchange knowledge, clinical experiences and insights into the changing landscape of spine care. He described UBE as an important development in minimally invasive spine surgery, with the potential to reduce tissue disruption and surgical trauma while allowing smaller incisions in appropriately selected patients.
The conference concluded with interactive case-based discussions on complex spinal conditions, giving participating surgeons practical insights into surgical planning, technique selection and decision-making in challenging cases.
The 2026 edition of Asian UBE Meet, the second edition of the international conference, featured 31 faculty members from eight countries. The two-day programme included live surgery demonstrations, cadaveric workshops, simulator-based training and interactive panel discussions covering advanced applications of UBE in minimally invasive spine surgery.
The conference highlighted the importance of continuing medical education, collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing the safe and appropriate use of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Asian UBE Meet 2026 Brings Global Spine Experts Together to Advance Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Kolkata, September 27, 2026: Leading spine surgeons from India and across the world came together in Kolkata for Asi in inan UBE Meet 2026, a two-day academic conference focused on the evolving role of Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (UBE) in minimally invasive spine care.
Organised by Manipal Hospitals Kolkata, with academic support from the World UBE Society, the conference brought together international and national experts for scientific discussions, case-based learning and the exchange of clinical experiences in advanced endoscopic spine surgery.
The event was attended by Shri Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, whose presence highlighted the growing importance of specialised and minimally invasive healthcare in the region.
The conference was led by Dr Anindya Basu, Organising Chairman, Asian UBE Meet 2026, and Clinical Lead & Senior Consultant, Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur. Spine specialists from the United Kingdom, Singapore, Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Bahrain and Egypt participated alongside leading experts from across India.
UBE is an evolving minimally invasive technique that uses two small portals to access the spine and perform a range of spinal procedures. The conference focused on key aspects of the technique, including patient selection, surgical planning, technical considerations, complex cases, clinical outcomes and the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications.
The scientific programme featured expert lectures, interactive panel discussions, case-based sessions and surgical learning. The sessions provided an opportunity for specialists from different healthcare systems to share their clinical experiences and perspectives on the evolving applications of endoscopic spine surgery.
The international and national faculty included Miguel Carvalho (Portugal), Ashok Subramanian (United Kingdom), Gee Teak Sheng (Malaysia), Hani Assoum (Bahrain) and Shailesh Hadgaonkar (Pune), among several other distinguished spine surgeons.
Speaking at the event, Shri Sharadwat Mukhopadhyay said that conferences of this nature provide doctors and healthcare professionals with opportunities to exchange knowledge and experiences. Such collaboration, he added, can contribute to the continuous advancement of healthcare and support better, patient-centred outcomes.
Dr Anindya Basu said that endoscopic spine surgery is steadily expanding the scope of minimally invasive spine care. In appropriately selected patients, the approach may help reduce postoperative discomfort and support an earlier return to normal activities. He added that Asian UBE Meet 2026 provided an important platform to discuss surgical techniques, patient selection, challenging cases and clinical outcomes while learning from experts working across different healthcare settings.
Dr S. Vidyadhara, Chairman and HOD, Spine Surgery, Consultant, Robotic Spine Surgery, and Co-Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board, Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru, said the conference brought together leading experts from across the world to exchange knowledge, clinical experiences and insights into the changing landscape of spine care. He described UBE as an important development in minimally invasive spine surgery, with the potential to reduce tissue disruption and surgical trauma while allowing smaller incisions in appropriately selected patients.
The conference concluded with interactive case-based discussions on complex spinal conditions, giving participating surgeons practical insights into surgical planning, technique selection and decision-making in challenging cases.
The 2026 edition of Asian UBE Meet, the second edition of the international conference, featured 31 faculty members from eight countries. The two-day programme included live surgery demonstrations, cadaveric workshops, simulator-based training and interactive panel discussions covering advanced applications of UBE in minimally invasive spine surgery.
The conference highlighted the importance of continuing medical education, collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing the safe and appropriate use of minimally invasive spine surgery.
