Professor Kanna Gnanalingham is a senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, specialising in a variety of brain and spinal conditions. He is based at the Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, and is an Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Manchester. He also practices at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle offering consultations and treatments in a private setting.

After studying medicine in Manchester, Professor Gnanalingham completed his neurosurgical training in London, including specialist training in complex spinal surgery and pituitary surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. He also trained in minimally invasive techniques at leading centres in the UK and US.

He leads the Manchester Pituitary Service and introduced the endoscopic “keyhole” technique to the region in 2005, improving recovery times and outcomes for patients with conditions such as acromegaly and Cushing’s disease. His spinal expertise includes the treatment of degenerative disc disease, day-case discectomy, spinal trauma and spinal tumours, with a focus on motion-preserving and minimally invasive procedures that reduce pain and speed recovery.

Professor Gnanalingham believes in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to care, working closely with other specialists to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Surgery is usually considered only when medical and non-operative treatments have not been successful. Where surgery is required, he frequently uses minimally invasive (“keyhole”) techniques, which help to reduce blood loss, tissue damage, post-operative pain and recovery times.

In addition to his clinical work, Professor Gnanalingham has a strong interest in research, with over 120 publications and international presentations. His research has contributed to advances in the understanding and treatment of pituitary and spinal conditions. He is frequently invited to speak at national and international meetings and to conduct workshops on spinal and pituitary disorders. He also offers a fellowship in minimally invasive and pituitary surgery.

Patients appreciate his clear communication, compassionate care, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes.

To learn more, please visit www.manchesterneuro.co.uk [manchesterneuro.co.uk].

Useful links:

Website: www.manchesterneuro.co.uk [manchesterneuro.co.uk]

Publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Gnanalingham+k%5Bauthor%5D&sort=date

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Clinical Interests

• Minimally invasive techniques
• Pituitary and endoscopic surgery
• Complex spinal surgery
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Microdisectomy
• Spinal decompression
• Spinal fusion
• Burr Hole Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Craniotomy
• Shunt Surgery
• Brain tumour
• Meningioma
• Syringomyelia
• Chiari malformation
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Pituitary and endoscopic surgery
• Complex spinal surgery
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Syringomyelia 
• Burr Hole Surgery 
• Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring 
• Minimally Invasive Craniotomy 
• Shunt Surgery 
• Glioma 
• Meningioma 

• Member of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

• http://www.manchesterneuro.co.uk/