Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

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: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/02000/maximizing_tumor_resection_and_managing_cognitive.15.aspx

Authors: Silvio Sarubbo and Luca Zigiotto
Guest Faculty: Pablo Valdes
Resident Planner: Alexander Himstead
Podcast Committee Vice Chair/Moderator: Martin Pham

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 into a new role as a whole person health advocate and practitioner. Dr. Ann Stroink enlightens us with a unique and fresh perspective that's important both for us as Physicians and as people ourselves. We get front row seat in making tangible changes that can help our patients in their recovery from surgery and simultaneously positively affect our own health.  We hope you join us in the conversation.

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: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2026/01000/percutaneous_endoscopic_debridement_and_drainage.11.aspx

Authors: Nischal Acharya and Michael Oh
Guest Faculty: Christoph Hofstetter
Resident Planner: Roxana Beladi
Podcast Committee Chair/Moderator: Kimberly Hoang

Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery
Ep. 1: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement

In this episode, Jonathan Haines sits down with Attorney Ericka Adler to explore the key elements of your employment contract, providing clear insights and expert advice in this episode.

Title: ICH Evacuation

Guest Faculty: J Mocco, MD, MS
Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD

In this episode we welcome Dr. J Mocco to discuss the nuances of evacuation of intracerebral hematoma. We review the indications, timing and techniques used for this procedure including the evidence that us available to guide clinical practice.