Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

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  Awake Craniotomy in Patients With Language Deficits: A Retrospective Cohort Study in 48 Patients 15.07.2026 32min

  August 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Awake Craniotomy in Patients With Language Deficits: A Retrospective Cohort Study in 48 Patients To read journal article: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/ful…enerative.7.aspx Authors: Suzanne Hartung & Pierre Robe Guest Faculty: Shawn Hervey-Jumper Moderator: Alexander Himstead Chair: Kimberly Hoang
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  Wellness Podcast: Surgery is Just the First Step: Wellness Through Whole Body Therapy 01.07.2026 32min

  Title: Surgery is Just the First Step: Wellness Through Whole Body Therapy on the Land and in the Water Guest: Lynda Huey Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie Description:  In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Brian Gantwerker and Dr. Lara Massie welcome former athlete and water rehab expert Lynda Huey, CEO of CompletePT Pool & Land Physical Therapy, a leader in both land-based and aquatic rehabilitation. Together, they discuss why physical therapy should be considered a first-line treatment—not only as an effective nonoperative option before surgery, but also as a vital part of post-surgical recovery. Lynda shares her decades of experience helping patients regain strength and mobility while explaining how early intervention can lead to better outcomes. Learn more about Lynda's online courses at www.lyndahuey.com, and explore CompletePT Pool & Land Physical Therapy at https://completept.com/.
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  Outcome of Patients With Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Treated Nonoperatively: An Observational Study From the Canadian Spine Outcome and Research Network 15.06.2026 25min

  July 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Outcome of Patients With Mild Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy Treated Nonoperatively: An Observational Study From the Canadian Spine Outcome and Research Network To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/07000/outcome_of_patients_with_mild_degenerative.7.aspx Author: Nikolaus Kögl Guest Faculty: Neel Anand Moderator: Roxana Beladi
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  CNS-RosmanSearch: Women in Neurosurgery—Navigating Common Challenges in the Workplace 08.06.2026 22min

  Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery Ep. 3: Women in Neurosurgery—Navigating Common Challenges in the Workplace Guest: Nnenna Mbabuike, MD Host: Tessa Rolleston In this episode, Tessa Rolleston is joined by endovascular-trained neurosurgeon Dr. Nnenna Mbabuike to discuss some of the nuances and challenges of being a woman in the field of neurosurgery. A few of the topics discussed include access to complex cases early in your career, what she learned in those first 2 to 3 years in practice, where neurosurgery gets it wrong, how we can keep improving and adding diversity to the field and more.
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  Controversies in Neurosurgery: Thalamic Monitoring and Stimulation for Epilepsy 01.06.2026 25min

  Title: Thalamic Monitoring and Stimulation for Epilepsy Guest Faculty: Mark Richardson, MD Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD In this episode of the Controversies in Neurosurgery podcast, we welcome Dr. Mark Richardson to discuss the growing use of thalamic monitoring and thalamic stimulation to understand and treat epilepsy. We review current clinical applications including patient selection during stereoEEG monitoring procedures and indications for thalamic deep brain stimulation and/or responsive neurostimulation for epilepsy. We also consider future applications of these techniques.
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  A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients 15.05.2026 26min

  June 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/06000/a_7_year_experience_in_microsurgical_treatment_of.15.aspx Author: Michael Lawton Guest Faculty: Jonathan Russin Resident Planner: Kristine Ravina Moderator: Martin Pham
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  CNS Leadership Podcast: Begin Again 01.05.2026 30min

  Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Ep. 4: Begin Again Guest: Nicholas Theodore Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman Join hosts Brian Gantwerker and Chris Newman with Dr. Nicholas Theodore—friend, inventor, mentor, and now Chairman of Neurosurgery at Banner Health. He shares the story behind his return to Arizona, reflecting on the pivotal roles of timing, opportunity, and intentional decision-making in shaping his career.
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  CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy 15.04.2026 23min

  The experts on this guideline podcast discuss updated recommendations for radiation therapy in the treatment of patients with Low Grade Gliomas (LGG) as well as the impact of newer WHO molecular classifications of LGG. J. Bradley Elder, MD Simon S. Lo, MD
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  The Timing of Diskectomy as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation 15.04.2026 24min

  May 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: The Timing of Diskectomy as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation: A Cohort Study on Varying Durations of Preoperative Symptoms To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/05000/the_timing_of_diskectomy_as_a_predictor_of.10.aspx Author: Peter Solar Guest Faculty: Ali Baaj Resident Planner: Matheus Pereira Moderator: Kimberly Hoang
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  CNS Innovation Institute Podcast: Shepherding the Next Generation of Neurosurgical Innovators 13.04.2026 31min

  Title: CNS Innovation Institute Podcast: Shepherding the Next Generation of Neurosurgical Innovators and Leaders Panelists: David Dornbos, Garni Barkhoudarian, Mohamad Bydon Description: The neurosurgical field continues to evolve at a rapid pace with novel innovations and paradigm-shifting trials coming out nearly constantly. This podcast will highlight the impact of the changing landscape and the new CNS Innovations Institute, which will provide the tools for young innovators to continue to inflect the field in a positive way. This transformative program from the CNS will foster iterative growth in the field and enhance our ability to care for neurosurgical patients.
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  Wellness Podcast: Art as Therapy 01.04.2026 24min

  Title: Wellness Podcast: Art as Therapy Guests: Katie Denisova and Dr. Kathryn Ko Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode of the CNS Wellness podcast, we have two guests who have each used art in their own way to promote their own emotional and psychological well-being. Dr. Katherine Ko, a neurosurgeon, who sees her art as an extension and complement of her career, and Katya Denisova, an operating room nurse who uses her art as an abstract escape from the pressures of being a healthcare worker.  We learn how people can use art, or any form of creative expression, to help find solace.
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  How Do Neurosurgeons Cope With Complications? Results of a Nationwide Survey 16.03.2026 33min

  April 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: How Do Neurosurgeons Cope With Complications? Results of a Nationwide Survey To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/04000/how_do_neurosurgeons_cope_with_complications_.4.aspx Authors: Keenan Piper and Theresa Williamson Guest Faculty: William Thorell Resident Planner: Laura Zima Moderator: Martin Pham
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  CNS-RosmanSearch: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon 10.03.2026 27min

  Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery Ep. 2: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon We will explore what it takes to be successful in private practice as a neurosurgeon, and discuss some real life examples.
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  Controversies in Neurosurgery: LITT for GBM 02.03.2026 28min

  Title: LITT for GBM Guest Faculty: Ashish Shah, MD Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashish Shah of the University of Miami to explore the roles for and limits of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in glioblastoma. We explore standard use cases, “inoperable tumors”, blood-brain barrier disruption, clinical trials, and of course areas of active controversy.
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  CNS Guidelines Podcast - Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines for the Management of Penetrating Traumatic Brain Injury, Second Edition 17.02.2026 25min

  The development of up-to-date evidence and consensus based clinical care guidelines and algorithms for pTBI provide guidance to care providers in the prehospital and emergency medicine, surgical and intensive care settings. Brad Elder, MD Randy S. Bell, MD (CAPT (ret), MC, USN) Gregory W. J. Hawryluk, MD, PhD
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  Neurological Outcomes and the Role of Timing in the Surgical Management of Patients 17.02.2026 26min

  March 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Neurological Outcomes and the Role of Timing in the Surgical Management of Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture and Dislocation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/03000/neurological_outcomes_and_the_role_of_timing_in.3.aspx Authors: Mohamad Bydon Guest Faculty: Steven Roth Resident Planner: Zachary Sorrentino Moderator: Kimberly Hoang
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  CNS Leadership Podcast : Leadership at a Scale 31.01.2026 27min

  Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Ep. 3: Leadership at a Scale Guest: Elad Levy Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman In this episode, we sit down with former CNS president and current Chair of the University of Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery Dr. Elad Levy for a wide ranging discussion on leading the CNS. Dr. Levy shares his insights on leadership transitions, setting an agenda, balancing the various opinions in the room, and the lessons learned from his experiences.
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  Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes 15.01.2026 27min

  February 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes: Measures of Impact of Awake Surgery in Glioma Treatment To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/02000/maximizing_tumor_resection_and_managing_cognitive.15.aspx Authors: Silvio Sarubbo and Luca Zigiotto Guest Faculty: Pablo Valdes Resident Planner: Alexander Himstead Podcast Committee Vice Chair/Moderator: Martin Pham
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  Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates 02.01.2026 27min

  Title: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates Guest: Ann Stroink Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode of the CNS wellness podcast, we speak to a career neurosurgeon who has transitioned into a new role as a whole person health advocate and practitioner. Dr. Ann Stroink enlightens us with a unique and fresh perspective that's important both for us as Physicians and as people ourselves. We get front row seat in making tangible changes that can help our patients in their recovery from surgery and simultaneously positively affect our own health.  We hope you join us in the conversation.  
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  Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm 15.12.2025 27min

  January 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2026/01000/percutaneous_endoscopic_debridement_and_drainage.11.aspx Authors: Nischal Acharya and Michael Oh Guest Faculty: Christoph Hofstetter Resident Planner: Roxana Beladi Podcast Committee Chair/Moderator: Kimberly Hoang