Dubai/Karachi, November 2025 – Dr. Hamid Abbasi, a U.S.-based neurosurgeon and global leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, will participate in the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) meeting in Dubai, delivering hands-on training in advanced techniques including Oblique Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (OLLIF) and Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) fusion. These procedures are recognized for minimizing surgical trauma, shortening hospital stays, and accelerating patient recovery.
Prior to the Dubai event, Dr. Abbasi will visit Karachi, Pakistan, where he will collaborate with Professor Salman Sharif and his team at the Pakistan Society of Neurosurgeons. During this program, Dr. Abbasi will perform live surgeries and lead a cadaveric lab, providing residents and fellows practical exposure to precision-based minimally invasive techniques that are rarely included in traditional surgical training programs.
Following the WFNS meeting, Dr. Abbasi will extend his stay in the UAE to work with Dr. Munshi on an additional OLLIF and SIJ workshop. This extended session is designed to deliver surgeon-level training and demonstrate the reproducibility of these techniques in high-volume surgical environments.
Dr. Abbasi has performed over 2,000 OLLIF cases and is considered one of the earliest pioneers of the TransKambin approach. Published outcomes from his practice show high fusion rates, minimal blood loss, and reduced operative times, even in complex multilevel or revision cases. His international programs aim to transfer knowledge and build regional centers of excellence capable of providing advanced spine care to underserved populations.
Commenting on his mission, Dr. Abbasi said:
"We are proud to be in Pakistan and Dubai, and equally committed to transferring this technology globally. The contents of this small bag are all we need to treat half a dozen patients in Pakistan—without expensive technologies such as million-dollar robots or navigation systems. Our goal is knowledge and technology transfer worldwide, and that is our commitment to colleagues everywhere."