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Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Neurosurgery
Hydrocephalus
Patient Outcomes
Neurological Surgery Residency Programs
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Choroid Plexus Cauterization
Scoliosis Surgery
Enfolded Fellowships
Lower Cranial Nerve Schwannomas
Cerebrospinal Fluid Physiology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Spine Surgery
Deformity Correction
ACGME
Neurosurgery Education
Surgical Complications
Glycemic Control
Active Listening
Shunting
Endoscopic Techniques

The CNS' suite of complimentary podcasts cover CNS journal articles from Neurosurgery and Operative Neurosurgery, as well as CNS Guidelines, Controversies in Neurosurgery, Optimizing Neurosurgical Practice, CNS Partner Podcasts and the CNS Leadership Institute. Podcasts are available on Apple, SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.

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Latest Episodes

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: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/11000/thr... more

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.

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Recent Guests

Mark Harrigan
Senior Author, Endovascular Surgeon
University of Alabama
Episode: Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
David Altschul
Open and Endovascular Neurosurgeon
Montefiore Einstein College of Medicine
Episode: Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
Dr. Vincent Tutino
Assistant professor in pathology at the University of Buffalo
University of Buffalo
Episode: CNS Innovation Podcast: Innovator of the Year Finalist Vincent Tutino
Dr. Robert Spetzler
Former chairman of the Barrow Neurological Institute Neurosurgery Program and president of Barrow Brain and Spine
Barrow Neurological Institute
Episode: CNS Leadership: Transforming Culture and Building Success
Dr. Navzer Engineer
Co-founder, chief scientific officer, and VP of Medical Affairs with Micro-Transponder
Micro-Transponder
Episode: CNS Innovation Podcast: Innovator of the Year Finalist Navzer Engineer
Cargill Alleyne
Neurosurgeon at Piedmont Neurosciences
Piedmont Neurosciences
Episode: CNS Innovation Podcast: Innovator of the Year Finalist Cargill Alleyne
Chen Wu
Neurosurgeon with a focus on advanced imaging applications in clinical practice
Thomas Jefferson University
Episode: Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Deviations are Associated With Brain Stiffness
Pilin Anice
Movement and wellness leader, lead faculty at Kripalu, health coach for over 15 years, and wellness retreat leader for CNS.
Kripalu
Episode: Wellness Podcast: Peak Performance: Wellness Strategies for Neurosurgeons
Dr. Raqeeb Haque
Neurosurgeon and member of CNS Wellness Committee, passionate about resilience and wellness in the medical field.
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Episode: Wellness Podcast: Peak Performance: Wellness Strategies for Neurosurgeons

Hosts

Garni Barkhaderian
Host of the CNS Wellness Podcast and Co-host of the CNS Leadership Podcasts
Brad Elder
Host of the Guidelines Podcast, involved with CNS

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    The CNS podcast is one of the best podcast in the world for trainees in neurosurgery! Thank you so much for educating us all!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mustafa Farooq
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners commend the podcast for being an invaluable resource for trainees in neurosurgery, highlighting its educational value. People appreciate the quality of discussions and expert insights shared, recognizing it as a top-tier source of information in the field.

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Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
Q: What do you think was the biggest misconception that these results from your study have overturned?
The misconception that we cannot benefit a small subset of patients with large-core strokes is overturned; there is potential benefit.
Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
Q: Do you think future trials will ever extend beyond the 24-hour window?
While the 24-hour cut-off has been traditional, there may be cases where thrombectomy is beneficial beyond that period.
Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
Q: In light of these new trials, what is your new kind of criteria to decide on thrombectomy?
Perfusion scans may not be necessary for selecting patients for thrombectomy; initial imaging is more critical.
CNS Leadership: Transforming Culture and Building Success
Q: What are the characteristics that you looked at and said, this is someone who's going to help maintain culture?
Dr. Spetzler advises looking for compatibility and how individuals fit into the overall program vision, focusing on collaboration and expertise.
CNS Leadership: Transforming Culture and Building Success
Q: What are two of the key things you talked about?
Dr. Spetzler reflects on the challenges of cultural shifts he made in the program and how he maintained collective buy-in from top-tier surgeons.

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This series of podcasts focuses on various aspects of neurosurgery, including detailed discussions on landmark studies, surgical techniques, and the latest advancements in the field. Covering a range of topics from deep brain stimulation and intracerebral hemorrhage to wellness strategies for neurosurgeons, it features leading experts sharing valuable insights based on their research and clinical experiences. The podcasts are tailored to engage listeners in understanding both theoretical perspectives and practical applications, making complex medical concepts accessible for professionals in the neurosurgical community.

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