Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

December 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: How Do the True Intraoperative Costs of Endoscopic Diskectomy Compare With Microdiskectomy for Lumbar Disk Herniations? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost Analysis

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/12000/how_do_the_true_intraoperative_costs_of_endoscopic.3.aspx

Authors: Ahilan Sivaganesan

Guest faculty: Muhammad Abd-El-Barr

Moderator: James Malcolm

Committee Co-chair: Rafael Vega

Title: How to Effectively Train Neurosurgery Residents: Balance of High Expectations, Feedback, and Support

Guest faculty: Kojo Hamilton and Nader Dahdaleh

Host: Lara Massie and Scott Zuckerman

This episode will discuss effective strategies on how to train neurosurgery residents. Rather than focusing on ways to teach surgery, this podcast will delve into the interpersonal strategies on how to achieve optimal communication with residents and support them in a way that maximizes their potential.

November 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: 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.aspx

Authors: William Couldwell

Guest faculty: Christopher Graffeo

Moderator: Helen Shi

Committee Co-chair: Kimberly Hoang

Title: Ethical Considerations of Big Data and AI Utilization in Research

Guest Faculty: Nader Pouratian, MD, PhD

Hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhD

We 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 integrated into research methodologies, it is essential to address the ethical implications they present.

October 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: Extended Long-Term Outcome After Conservative Decompressive Microsurgery and Routine Adjuvant Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Symptomatic Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/10000/extended_long_term_outcome_after_conservative.14.aspx

Authors: Joachim Krauss and Manolis Polemikos

Guest faculty: Jacques Morcos

Moderator: Jeffrey Traylor

Committee Co-chair: Rafael Vega

Title: Stress in Neurosurgery: Handling Bad Outcomes and Being Present at Home

Guest faculty: Robert Spetzler, MD

Host: Brian Gantwerker, MD

In 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 neurosurgeons at all career stages can learn from on how to de-stress and achieve a harmonious relationship with one’s career and personal life.

September 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: “Home Field Advantage”: The Presence of a “Home” Neurosurgical Residency Training Program is Associated With Improved Match Outcomes

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2024/09000/_home_field_advantage___the_presence_of_a__home_.28.aspx

Author: Lola B. Chambless

Guest faculty: Fernando F. Gonzalez

Moderator: Alexander Suarez

Committee Co-chair: Kimberly B. Hoang

Title: Laser Ablation vs. Mini Craniotomy/Tube Retractor for Tumors

Guest Faculty: Ian Lee, MD

Hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhD

We 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 weaknesses of these techniques to help develop a framework to apply toward clinical decision making in addition to traditional open resection techniques.

August 2024 Journal Club Podcast

Title: Real-Time Intraoperative Ultrasound Using a Minimally Invasive Transducer During Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2024/08000/real_time_intraoperative_ultrasound_using_a.9.aspx

Author: Timothy Chryssikos

Guest faculty: Muhammad Abd-El-Barr

Moderator: Brian Saway

Committee Co-chair: Rafael Vega

Title: Optimizing the Surgeon Athlete

Guest faculty: Burak Ozgur, MD

Host: Amir Vokshoor, MD

In 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.