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Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Neurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Patient Outcomes
Meningiomas
Hydrocephalus
Lifestyle Medicine
Patient Care
Radiosurgery
Neurological Surgery Residency Programs
Deep Brain Stimulation
Nutrition
Surgical Complications
Brain Metastasis
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
ACGME
Vestibular Schwannomas
Health and Wellness
Diabetes
Glioblastoma

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

June 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients To read journal article: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/06000/a_7_year_experience_in_micr... more

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, i... more

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. L... more

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: journals.lww.com/neurosurg... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Lawton
Cerebral vascular neurosurgeon, President/CEO Baroneurological Institute
Baroneurological Institute
Episode: A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients
Jonathan Russin
Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery
University of Vermont
Episode: A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients
Kristine Ravina
Senior Neurosurgery Resident
Carlean Clinic, Virginia Tech
Episode: A 7-Year Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms in Older Patients
Nicholas Theodore
Neurosurgeon; Chairman, University of Arizona at Banner Health
University of Arizona / Banner Health
Episode: CNS Leadership Podcast: Begin Again
Simon Lo
Author of the CNS Guidelines update on radiotherapy for diffuse low-grade glioma
Neurosurgery/Academic affiliation mentioned in discussion
Episode: CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy
Peter Solar
Neurosurgeon specializing in degenerative spinal disease and minimally invasive spine surgery
Department of Neurosurgery, Anas University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Episode: The Timing of Diskectomy as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation
Garni Barkhoudarian
Neurosurgeon, CNS member
Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Episode: CNS Innovation Institute Podcast: Shepherding the Next Generation of Neurosurgical Innovators
Mohamad Bydon
Neurosurgeon, professor
University of Chicago
Episode: CNS Innovation Institute Podcast: Shepherding the Next Generation of Neurosurgical Innovators
Katherine Ko
Neurosurgeon and artist
New York City, NY
Episode: Wellness Podcast: Art as Therapy

Hosts

Chris Newman
Host with CNS-related leadership podcast focus; appears across multiple CNS podcast series; affiliated with CNS (Congress of Neurological Surgeons)
David Dornbos
Host/guest across CNS Innovation and CNS Journals; neurosurgery professional; affiliated with CNS and University of Kentucky

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 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 Statesa year ago

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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!

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CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy
Q: How should current radiotherapy techniques influence decisions about sparing cognitive structures like the hippocampi?
Modern planning can spare critical structures such as the hippocampi and pituitary-hypothalamic axis, potentially preserving cognitive function and endocrine health, especially when tumor location permits.
CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy
Q: What is the practical implication of the RTOG-9802 findings for adding chemotherapy to radiotherapy in this patient population?
RTOG-9802 data suggest survival benefits with PCV chemotherapy added to radiotherapy in selected molecular subgroups, but applicability depends on tumor biology and patient characteristics, and updates may have shifted recommendations.
CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy
Q: Do molecular markers like IDH1 status, MGMT methylation, and 1P/19Q co-deletion improve prediction of outcomes after radiotherapy?
Yes, certain molecular markers, particularly 1P/19Q co-deletion and IDH mutation status, can positively influence prognosis and guide treatment decisions, though the strength of evidence varies and requires integration with clinical factors.
CNS Guidelines Podcast - Low Grade Glioma Update - Part 2 - Radiotherapy
Q: In adult patients with pathology-confirmed WHO-grade 2 diffuse glioma, is proton therapy superior to standard external beam radiotherapy?
The panel found insufficient evidence to claim superiority or inferiority for proton therapy over conventional photons, with most data being retrospective and no direct comparisons; the decision should be context-dependent and consider potential neurocognitive trade-offs.
The Timing of Diskectomy as a Predictor of Outcomes in Patients With Lumbar Disk Herniation
Q: Based on your findings, which patients benefit most from early versus delayed surgical intervention?
Early surgery seems advantageous for patients with progressive neurological deficits, significant radicular pain, and younger, highly active individuals, whereas some cases with milder symptoms may reasonably pursue initial conservative management.

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A thoughtful, clinically focused series that features neurosurgery leaders, researchers, and educators discussing practical techniques, emerging technologies, leadership, and healthcare policy within neurosurgery. Episodes frequently center on surgical innovations (e.g., LITT, endoscopic spine approaches, awake surgeries), interpretation of new guidelines and trials, and leadership or career development within academic medical centers. The show often blends technical depth with real-world clinical decision-making and includes discussions on patient outcomes, cognitive function, and the human aspects of running neurosurgical programs. Listeners are likely practitioners seeking to stay current on high-stakes neurosurgical topics, guidelines, ... more

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