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