Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Title: Wellness Podcast: Art as Therapy

Guests: Katie Denisova and Dr. Kathryn Ko
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie

In this episode of the CNS Wellness podcast, we have two guests who have each used art in their own way to promote their own emotional and psychological well-being. Dr. Katherine Ko, a neurosurgeon, who sees her art as an extension and complement of her career, and Katya Denisova, an operating room nurse who uses her art as an abstract escape from the pressures of being a healthcare worker.  We learn how people can use art, or any form of creative expression, to help find solace.

April 2026 Journal Club Podcast

Title: How Do Neurosurgeons Cope With Complications? Results of a Nationwide Survey

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/04000/how_do_neurosurgeons_cope_with_complications_.4.aspx

Authors: Keenan Piper and Theresa Williamson
Guest Faculty: William Thorell
Resident Planner: Laura Zima
Moderator: Martin Pham

Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery
Ep. 2: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon

We will explore what it takes to be successful in private practice as a neurosurgeon, and discuss some real life examples.

Title: LITT for GBM

Guest Faculty: Ashish Shah, MD
Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashish Shah of the University of Miami to explore the roles for and limits of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in glioblastoma. We explore standard use cases, “inoperable tumors”, blood-brain barrier disruption, clinical trials, and of course areas of active controversy.

The development of up-to-date evidence and consensus based clinical care guidelines and algorithms for pTBI provide guidance to care providers in the prehospital and emergency medicine, surgical and intensive care settings.
Brad Elder, MD
Randy S. Bell, MD (CAPT (ret), MC, USN)
Gregory W. J. Hawryluk, MD, PhD