December 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Association Between Operative Neurosurgical Intervention and Favorable Discharge Among Patients With Traumatic Subdural Hematoma and Poor Neurological Examination To read journal article: jhttps://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/12000/association_between_operative_neurosurgical.15.aspx Author: Tej Azad Guest Faculty: Ryan Kitagawa Moderator: Laura Zima Committee Co-Chair: Rafael Vega

November 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/11000/thrombectomy_for_patients_with_large_volume.5.aspx Author: Mark Harrigan Guest Faculty: David Altschul Moderator: Zachary Sorrentino Committee Co-Chair: Kimberly Hoang

In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderator Dr. David Dornbos interviews Dr. Vincent Tutino, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation AneuScreen+.

Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Episode 2: Transforming Culture and Building Success Guest: Robert Spetzler Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Chris Newman

In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderator Dr. David Dornbos interviews Dr. Navzer Engineer, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation Vivistim.

In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderators Emal Lesha and David Dornbos interview Dr. Cargill Alleyne, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation Nanoshunt.

October 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Deviations are Associated With Brain Stiffness Interfaces Measured by Magnetic Resonance Elastography To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2025/10000/deep_brain_stimulation_electrode_deviations_are.8.aspx Author: Chengyuan Wu Guest Faculty: Kim Burchiel Moderator: Helen Shi Committee Co-Chair: Rafael Vega

Title: MIPS for ICH: Ground-breaking Innovation for MIS ICH Evacuation and Future Directions Guests: David Dornbos and Mark Bain MIS ICH evacuation has become standard of care following the ENRICH trial and the introduction of level 1 evidence showing efficacy. We discuss the pearls and pitfalls of this approach and how to best build systems of care to enhance its success. While this has been a frameshift in ICH management, numerous questions remain unanswered and are the focus of ongoing trials and research. Sponsored by Stryker

Title: Wellness Podcast: Peak Performance: Wellness Strategies for Neurosurgeons Guest Faculty: Pilin Anice and Raqeeb Haque Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode, we will explore practical ways to support the wellness of neurosurgeons. Through our discussion we will discover strategies to maintain energy in high-stress environments, improve sleep quality, manage stress effectively, and make smart nutrition choices.

September 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Ventricular Entry During Glioblastoma Resection is Associated With Reduced Survival and Increased Risk of Distant Recurrence To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/09000/ventricular_entry_during_glioblastoma_resection_is.10.aspx Author: Neslihan Gecici and Pascal Zinn Guest Faculty: Bryan Choi Moderator: Alexander Himstead Committee Co-Chair: Kimberly Hoang

Patients with functioning pituitary adenomas (FPA) require a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to select best medical, surgical and radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). The aim of this study is to provide evidence-based recommendations on the use of SRS for adult patients with FPA. Brad Elder, MD Isabelle Germano, MD Carrie Andrews, MD

Title: Controversies in Neurosurgery: Brachytherapy in Cranial Oncology: Roles and Limits Guest Faculty: Wenya Linda Bi and Phillip Devlin Hosts: W. Christopher Newman and Seth Oliveria Intracranial brachytherapy has become an increasingly prominent part of the neurosurgical oncologist’s toolbox. In this episode, we will explore some of the indications, active areas of exploration, and current controversies surrounding its use.

Neurosurgical intervention in patients with functioning pituitary adenomas is evolving and the role of endoscopic transsphenoidal techniques versus microsurgery, surgery versus medical management, and the beneficial role of adjuvant surgical techniques, along with second surgery on patient outcomes remains unclear. Brad Elder, MD Kevin Lillehei, MD David Ormond, MD

August 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Kyphotic Risk Factors After Cervical Laminoplasty in 2 Different Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Groups and Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/08000/comparative_analysis_of_outcomes_and_kyphotic_risk.5.aspx Author: Hyun Woong Mun Guest Faculty: Benjamin Elder Moderator: Roxana Beladi Committee Co-Chair: Rafael Vega

Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Episode 1: Being Yourself in a Big Pond Guest: Anand Veeravagu Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Chris Newman In this first episode of a 4-part miniseries, we interview Dr. Anand Veeravagu of Stanford with a wide-ranging conversation about how to grow, keep, and adapt to an institutional culture. Dr. Veeravagu discusses working in a storied institution while growing its reputation and keeping relationships healthy and productive.

July 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Perioperative Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist Use and Rates of Pseudarthrosis After Single-Level Lumbar Fusion: A Large Retrospective Cohort Study To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/07000/perioperative_glucagon_like_peptide_1_agonist_use.9.aspx Author: Konstantinos Margetis Guest Faculty: Stephen Kalhorn Moderator: Brian Saway Committee Co-Chair: Kimberly Hoang

CNS Innovation Podcast Moderators: David Dornbos and Emal Lesha Guest: Uzma Samamdani In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderators David Dornbos and Emal Lesha interview 2024 CNS Innovator of the Year Finalist, Dr. Uzma Samadani about her innovation EyeBox. They discuss pearls and pitfalls of taking an innovative idea from concept to product.

June 2025 Journal Club Podcast Title: Assessing Neurosurgery Training: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Case Minimums Versus Surgical Autonomy To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/06000/assessing_neurosurgery_training__accreditation.19.aspx Author: Michael Haglund Guest Faculty: Gabriel Zada Resident Planner: Laura Zima Moderator: Rafael Vega

Based on recommendations of an updated systematic review of the literature, surgical interventions for patients with Vestibular Schwannoma allow for a range of options, the choice of which depends on the specific aspects of the lesion and the individual patient. They are discussed in this podcast. Brad Elder, MD Jamie J. Van Gompel, MD Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD

Title: Wellness Podcast: Impact and Possible Solutions for Decreasing Admin Burden for Neurosurgeons Guest Faculty: Anthony DiGiorgio and Charles Mackel Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode of the CNS Wellness Podcast, Charles Mackel and Anthony DiGiorgio will discuss sources of physician burnout, meaningful work, and the administrative component of a successful career in neurosurgery.