December 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: How Do the True Intraoperative Costs of Endoscopic Diskectomy Compare With Microdiskectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniations? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost AnalysisTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/12000/how_do_the_true_intraoperative_costs_of_endoscopic.3.aspxAuthors: A…

Title: How to Effectively Train Neurosurgery Residents: Balance of High Expectations, Feedback, and SupportGuest faculty: Kojo Hamilton and Nader DahdalehHost: Lara Massie and Scott ZuckermanThis episode will discuss effective strategies on how to train neurosurgery residents. Rather than focusing on ways to teach surgery, this podcast will delve i…

November 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Subtemporal Approach for the Treatment of Ruptured and Unruptured Distal Basilar Artery Aneurysms: Is There a Contemporary Use?To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/11000/subtemporal_approach_for_the_treatment_of_ruptured.7.aspxAuthors: William CouldwellGuest faculty: Chri…

Title: Ethical Considerations of Big Data and AI Utilization in Research Guest Faculty: Nader Pouratian, MD, PhDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDWe will delve into the critical ethical considerations surrounding the use of big data and artificial intelligence in research. As these technologies continue to advance and become more in…

October 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Extended Long-Term Outcome After Conservative Decompressive Microsurgery and Routine Adjuvant Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Symptomatic Cavernous Sinus MeningiomasTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/10000/extended_long_term_outcome_after_conservative.14.as…

Title: Stress in Neurosurgery: Handling Bad Outcomes and Being Present at HomeGuest faculty: Robert Spetzler, MDHost: Brian Gantwerker, MDIn this episode, Dr. Gantwerker interviews one of the most prolific neurosurgeons and gets to the heart of how he balanced achievement, stress, family, and unexpected outcomes. Dr. Spetzler will provide examples …

September 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: “Home Field Advantage”: The Presence of a “Home” Neurosurgical Residency Training Program is Associated With Improved Match OutcomesTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/09000/_home_field_advantage___the_presence_of_a__home_.28.aspxAuthor: Lola B. ChamblessGuest facult…

Title: Laser Ablation vs. Mini Craniotomy/Tube Retractor for TumorsGuest Faculty: Ian Lee, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDWe will be joined by our guest Dr. Ian Lee to discuss use of stereotactic laser ablation, mini craniotomy and/or tube retractors to treat brain tumors. We will focus on understanding the advantages and weakn…

August 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Real-Time Intraoperative Ultrasound Using a Minimally Invasive Transducer During Anterior Cervical Spine SurgeryTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/08000/real_time_intraoperative_ultrasound_using_a.9.aspxAuthor: Timothy ChryssikosGuest faculty: Muhammad Abd-El-BarrModerato…

Title: Optimizing the Surgeon AthleteGuest faculty: Burak Ozgur, MDHost: Amir Vokshoor, MDIn this episode, Dr. Burak Ozgur will discuss how the neurosurgeon athlete can integrate physical and mental fitness methods, endurance, longevity, and family relationships to achieve work-life balance.Av Congress of Neurological Surgeons

July 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Usefulness and Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions for Neurosurgical ProceduresTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/07000/usefulness_and_accuracy_of_artificial_intelligence.18.aspxAuthor: Joseph HudsonGuest faculty: Todd HollonModerat…

Title: ACDF vs. Cervical ArthroplastyGuest Faculty: Benjamin D. Elder, MD PhDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDDr. Benjamin Elder will discuss the indications, current evidence, limitations and pitfalls of ACDF versus arthroplasty for cervical disc disease.Av Congress of Neurological Surgeons

June 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Does Tighter Glycemic Control Beyond Hemoglobin A1c of 8% Improve Outcome for Lumbar Spine Surgery? A MSSIC StudyTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/06000/does_tighter_glycemic_control_beyond_hemoglobin.5.aspxAuthor: Victor ChangGuest faculty: Matthew GaryResident Planner…

Title: How to Deal With Complications – Both at Work and at HomeGuest faculty: Christopher Shaffrey, MDHost: Lara Massie, MD and Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPHEvery surgeon will experience complications. We are often protected in residency from feeling the true weight of the responsibility or dealing with the patient long-term. Dr. Christopher Shaffrey w…

May 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Price Transparency for Cervical Spinal Fusion AmongHigh-Performing Spine Centers in the United StatesTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/05000/price_transparency_for_cervical_spinal_fusion.13.aspxAuthor: Michael MooneyGuest faculty: Andrew JeaResident Planner: Helen ShiMod…

Title: Deformity Correction vs. Decompression for ScoliosisGuest Faculty: Victor W. Chang, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDWe will discuss application of open and minimally invasive approaches to spinal fusion, including circumstances where each is clearly favored and where there is controversy amongst surgical approaches.…

April 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Lower Cranial Nerve Schwannomas: Cohort Study and Systematic ReviewTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/04000/lower_cranial_nerve_schwannomas__cohort_study_and.12.aspxAuthor: Michael LinkGuest faculty: Paul GardnerResident Planner: Jeffrey TraylorModerator: Rafael Vega…

Title: Connecting to Patients Without CompromiseGuest faculty: Richard G. Ellenbogen, MDHost: Brian R. Gantwerker, MDDr. Gantwerker and Dr. Ellenbogen will discuss their techniques for building trust, delivering on promises, and connecting to patients and their families during potentially stressful interactions. We will discuss what works, what not…

March 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Neurological Surgery Residency Programs in the United States: A National Cross-Sectional SurveyTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/03000/neurological_surgery_residency_programs_in_the.12.aspxSenior Author: Brian NahedGuest faculty: Robert HarbaughResident Planner: Alex S…

Title: Deformity Correction vs. Decompression for Scoliosis Guest Faculty: Lara Massie, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDDr. Massie will discuss the indications, current evidence, limitations, and pitfalls of corrective spine surgery versus decompression for patients with scoliosis.…

Length: 27.30 minutesThis guideline was created as an educational tool to guide qualified physicians in assessing patients' bone mineral density prior to spine surgery and how to optimize it with select treatments if it is found to be a risk for poor surgical outcomes.Participants: J. Bradley Elder, MDJohn Dimar, MDPraveen V. Mummaneni, MDRushikesh…

February 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Global Outcomes for Microsurgical Clipping of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Benchmark Analysis of 2245 CasesTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/02000/global_outcomes_for_microsurgical_clipping_of.17.aspxCorresponding Author: Lasse DührsenFirst Author: Richard D…

Title: Understanding the Neurosurgical Mindset and Work Ethic - How Not to Burn OutGuest faculty: Daniel F. Kelly, MDHost: Amir Vokshoor, MDDr. Kelly will join us in discussing how the neurosurgical mindset can lead to increased levels of stress and burnout and how we avoid it.Av Congress of Neurological Surgeons

January 2024 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Social Determinants of Health and Associations with Outcomes in Pediatric Patients with Brain TumorsTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/01000/social_determinants_of_health_and_associations.13.aspxAuthor: Renee ReynoldsGuest faculty: Neena MarupudiModerator: Katherine H…

Title: Shunting vs. ETV/Choroid Plexus Fulguration for HydrocephalusGuest Faculty: Michael G. DeCuypere, MD, PhDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDIn this episode we will speak with Dr. Michael DeCuypere about the use of endoscopic techniques including endoscopic third ventriculostomy and/or choroid plexus coagulation in the manageme…

November 2023 Guidelines PodcastCongress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines on the Treatment of Pediatric Hydrocephalus: Update of the 2014 Guidelines.This podcast updates the 2014 guideline by affirming its recommendations as well as highlighting changes based on new literature, including recommendations on ne…

December 2023 Journal Club PodcastThis podcast features two journal articles.Titles: -International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Surgical Outcomes and Management Trends-International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Preoperative Grading Scale to Predict Outcomes and Propensity Matched Outcomes by Endonasal vs Transcranial ApproachTo read …

Title: Becoming an Active ListenerGuest faculty: Elyne Kahn, MD and Reid C. Thompson, MDHost: Brian R. Gantwerker, MDWe will discuss how to actively listen, the value of listening, and how listening more can improve all aspects of your practice. By taking a pause to reflect and listen to others, we in turn will be more effective at nearly all aspec…

October 2023 Guidelines PodcastCongress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for patients with Chiari Malformations: Part III - Special Edition - Bobby Jones CSFThis podcast highlights the benefits to patients and surgeons of including a patient advocate on the guideline team. It also provides a second perspectiv…

November 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: A Direct Comparison of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI) to Prevent Neuroma PainTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/9900/a_direct_comparison_of_targeted_muscle.762.aspxAuthor: Jenna-Lynn B. Senger, PhD and Christine A. …

Title: Aggressive Care for Traumatic Brain Injury: Action versus Nihilism in NeurosurgeryGuest Faculty: David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDWe welcome our guest Dr. Okonkwo to discuss the current evidence, limitations, and pitfalls of aggressive care for TBI.Av Congress of Neurological Surgeons

September 2023 Guidelines PodcastCongress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for patients with Chiari Malformations: Part II (Surgical Interventions)This clinical guideline has been created to improve patient care by outlining the appropriate surgical interventions involved in the treatment of patients with Chi…

October 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Digital Biomarkers and The Evolution of Spine Care Outcomes Measures: Smartphones and WearablesTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2023/10000/digital_biomarkers_and_the_evolution_of_spine_care.6.aspxAuthor: Eric OermannGuest faculty: Christoph HofstetterModerator: Brian Saw…

Title: AdvocacyGuest faculty: John Ratliff, MD, FACSHost: Brian R. Gantwerker, MDDr. Ratliff will discuss his road to becoming a physician advocate. Panelists will discuss goals to set forth and the potential obstacles and allies in affecting positive change in medicine. Dr Ratliff will discuss the small and big things neurosurgeons can do to becom…

This clinical guideline has been created to improve patient care by outlining the appropriate diagnostic and decision-making processes involved in the treatment of patients with Chiari I malformation (CIM). This guideline was created as an educational tool to guide qualified physicians through a series of diagnostic and treatment decisions to impro…

September 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Robustness of Randomized Control Trials Supporting Current Neurosurgery GuidelinesTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2023/09000/robustness_of_randomized_control_trials_supporting.7.aspxAuthor: Pascal ZinnGuest faculty: Nader PouratianModerator: Jeffrey TraylorCo-chair: K…

Title: Communication and Feedback Techniques for NeurosurgeonsGuest faculty: Ellen L. Air, MD and Lynn E. Webb, PhDHosts: Lara W. Massie, MD and Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPHThis CNS Podcast episode will focus on communication and feedback techniques within the neurosurgical team. From department chair to sub-intern, patient care involves daily communic…

Title: RNS versus DBS for epilepsy Guest faculty: Ahmed M. Raslan, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDWe welcome our guest Ahmed Raslan to discuss the role of thalamic deep brain stimulation and/or responsive stimulation in the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy.Av Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Based on the availability of new literature, the current article is a minor update only that does not result in modification of the prior recommendations: Clinicians may use ONS as a treatment option for patients with medically refractory ON.J. Bradley Elder, MDMichael D. Staudt, MD, MScJorge Ahmed, MD…

August 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Neoadjuvant Arterial Embolization of Spine Metastases Associated With Improved Local Control in Patients Receiving Surgical Decompression and Stereotactic Body RadiotherapyTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/08000/Neoadjuvant_Arterial_Embolization_of_Spine.10.aspxAuthor…

July 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Identifying the Sources of Racial Disparity in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease with Deep Brain StimulationTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/06000/Identifying_the_Sources_of_Racial_Disparity_in_the.7.aspxAuthor: Nicholas Au YongGuest faculty: Nathan RowlandModerator…

Title: Resection/Laser Ablation for Recurrent Glioblastoma Guest faculty: Ricardo J. Komotar, MD, FACSHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDAv Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Preoperative malnutrition has been implicated in adverse events after elective surgery, potentially impacting patient outcomes. As a potentially modifiable risk factor, this guideline attempts to determine which assessments of nutritional status were associated with specific adverse events after spine surgery. In addition, this guideline explores i…

June 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: MRI/MRA Versus Catheter Angiography for Annual Follow-up of Pediatric Moyamoya Patients: a Cost Outcomes AnalysisTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/06000/Magnetic_Resonance_Imaging_Angiography_Versus.17.aspxAuthor: Edward R. SmithGuest Faculty: Cormac O. MaherResident Pl…

What does "neurotech justice" -- a term encompassing the ethical and equitable development of and access to neurotechnologies -- mean for neurosurgical practice? In this multidisciplinary episode, we explore this question in-depth with Dr. Farahany and Dr. Deka, along with discussing the ethical and social implications of emerging neurotechnologies…

This guideline was developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and reviewed for evidence-based integrity and endorsed by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. This podcast focuses on the surgical management of ICH and how evidence has evolved as well as future research n…

May 2023 Journal Club PodcastTitle: Onyx versus Particles for Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization in Chronic Subdural HematomaTo read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/05000/Onyx_Versus_Particles_for_Middle_Meningeal_Artery.10.aspxAuthor: Pascal JabbourGuest Faculty: Phillipp TausskyResident Planner: Alexander Su…

Title: Disparities in Neurosurgical CareGuest faculty: Tiffany R. Hodges, MDHosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhDAv Congress of Neurological Surgeons

The CNS supports an infrastructure, including robust, methodological processes to produce high-quality practice parameters that are based on a combination of the best available information and expert opinion in the absence of higher quality evidence used to develop Guidelines.J. Bradley Elder, MDMohamad Bydon, MDAnand Veeravagu, MDRushikesh S. Josh…

April 2023 Journal Club PodcastOn-call Junior Neurosurgery Residents Spend 9 Hours of Their On-call Shift Actively Using the Electronic Health RecordTo read journal article:https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/Fulltext/2023/04000/On_Call_Junior_Neurosurgery_Residents_Spend_9.25.aspxAuthor: Anthony DiGiorgioGuest faculty: Theresa WilliamsonResident…