Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Neurosurgery

Hydrocephalus

Patient Outcomes

Neurological Surgery Residency Programs

Choroid Plexus Cauterization

Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

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

Endoscopic Techniques

Shunting

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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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	184	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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Latest Episodes

CNS Leadership Podcast : Leadership at a Scale

Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Ep. 3: Leadership at a Scale Guest: Elad Levy Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman In this episode, we sit down with former CNS president and current Chair of the... more

31 Jan 2026 • 27 min

Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

February 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes: Measures of Impact of Awake Surgery in Glioma Treatment To read journal article: journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/020... more

15 Jan 2026 • 27 min

Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates

Title: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates Guest: Ann Stroink Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode of the CNS wellness podcast, we speak to a career neurosurgeon who has transitioned... more

2 Jan 2026 • 27 min

Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

January 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm To read journal article: journals.lww.com/onsonl... more

15 Dec 2025 • 27 min

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Recent Guests

Pablo Valdes

Distinguished neurosurgeon from the University of Texas Medical Branch and director of its Neurosurgical Oncology and Brain Tumor Program.

University of Texas Medical Branch

Episode: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

Silvio Sarubbo

Professor of Neurosurgery and division chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at Santa Chiara University Hospital.

Santa Chiara University Hospital

Episode: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

Luca Zigiotto

Neuropsychologist in the Department of Psychology at Santa Chiara University Hospital.

Santa Chiara University Hospital

Episode: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

Dr. Ann Stroink

Neurosurgeon with a focus on lifestyle medicine

Episode: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates

Dr. Acharya

Author and first-year intern at UC Irvine

UC Irvine

Episode: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

Dr. Oh

Co-director of the Spine Center at UC Irvine

UC Irvine

Episode: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

Dr. Hofstetter

Professor at the University of Washington

University of Washington

Episode: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

Ericka Adler

Health care contract attorney with extensive experience advising physicians

RETSEL

Episode: CNS-RosmanSearch: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement

Dr. J Mocco

Chair of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell and Chief at New York Presbyterian

Weill Cornell

Episode: Controversies in Neurosurgery: ICH Evacuation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 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!
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Listeners find the content to be highly educationaland valuable, particularly highlighting its relevance for trainees in neurosurgery.

Feedback emphasizes the podcast's role as a trusted source for up-to-date information in the field of neurosurgery.

Many appreciate the expert insights provided by guests and hosts, which contribute to professional development.

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Apple Podcasts	#125	Argentina/Science
Apple Podcasts	#218	Hong Kong/Science
Apple Podcasts	#227	Finland/Science

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Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

Q: How do you envision translating these insights to build an attention-specific atlas for surgical guidance?

We are developing a network-based approach for attentional monitoring that does not rely solely on cortical stimulation.

Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes

Q: Could you provide our listeners a high-level summary of your article and its findings?

The study examined how attention is affected after glioma surgery, focusing on awake surgery versus sleep surgery.

Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates

Q: Do you foresee at some point neurosurgeons sort of being more involved in the nutritional aspects of post-op care?

Dr. Stroink acknowledges that while significant strides have been made in preparing patients for surgery, there remains a need for neurosurgeons to engage more granularly in nutrition and overall health management for their patients.

Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates

Q: Can you tell us a little bit about this new phase in your career, this sort of food is medicine, this movement that we're seeing more and more of?

Dr. Stroink explains the importance of nutrition and other lifestyle factors in improving health and patient outcomes, highlighting the shift from episodic treatment to a focus on whole-person health.

Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

Q: Dr. Hofstetter, do you have any questions and or thoughts for Dr. Oh and Dr. Acharya?

I commend you for your innovative approach, and I'm interested in the potential of this method as a primary intervention while also questioning the feasibility of long-term follow-up studies on outcomes such as morbidity.

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Content primarily focuses on various aspects of neurosurgery, encompassing recent advancements, clinical decision-making, and innovative technologies. Key discussions include topics on negotiating employment agreements for physicians, the controversies surrounding surgical interventions, and the latest research findings in neurosurgical procedures such as thrombectomy and deep brain stimulation. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its engagement with high-profile experts in the field, showcasing their insights on improving patient outcomes and the evolution of treatment methodologies. It serves as a valuable resource not only for neurosurgeons but also for medical professionals looking to stay updated on the latest in neurosurgical p... more

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1. Pablo Valdes
2. Silvio Sarubbo
3. Luca Zigiotto
4. Dr. Ann Stroink
5. Dr. Acharya
6. Dr. Oh
7. Dr. Hofstetter
8. Ericka Adler

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