Great to work with Chief Resident, Lance Villeneuve a last time this week in the OR. Soon off to Chicago and Rush Medical Center for Spine Fellowship. Sure he will represent University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery (and spine) well!

#MiteshShah, chair of IU Neurosurgery, and I made a bet on the NBA championship. If the Pacers win, I will wear Indiana Pacers jersey for one week straight and buy dinner at the world-famous St. Elmo Steak House in Indy. If the Thunder win, he will wear OKC THUNDER jersey for a week. Go Thunder!

🧠💡 Breakthrough research from our USC Brain Tumor Center (uscbtc) team + City of Hope published in nature Communications reveals how gliomas may outsmart treatment. We used cutting-edge spatial genomics to discover that glioblastomas contain hidden DNA "rebels" called extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) that

We proudly took the field at the 20th Annual @neurosurgery_softball Tournament in NYC — uniting neurosurgery teams nationwide to raise funds for brain tumor research. A powerful day for a powerful mission.

Graduation prompts reflection, & 24-25 was all about my AMAZING University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery teams... clinic crew Kari O’Toole #PoojaPatel, Ed. led by Andrew Bauer w Emily Tally #LorettaDavis, OR wunderkind #JordanRidge, #SIL w Beste Gülsuna, MD, & NEW #OUNsgyAILab w Nicholas Sader, MD MSc FRCSC FAANS Kishore Balasubramanian

Alongside the graduates, so many milestones are passed each academic year. University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery has been very lucky to host two amazing research students this year, David Barkyoumb & Kishore Balasubramanian, who are on the threshold of great #nsgy careers... look out for both on the trail!

OKC!!!!

Higher volume helps. 📊 Our new analysis of ~15,000 patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery (ETSS) for pituitary tumors published in Journal of Neurosurgery shows: 🏥 Higher institutional volume --> lower risk •Major complications steadily drop as case volume rises until ~58

#OnlineFirst: Society of MYND (Mentorship of Young Neurosurgical Doctors): a project for the ongoing education of junior faculty pediatric neurosurgeons thejns.org/pediatrics/vie…

The Art of the (W)rap Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics, July 2025 FIG. 2. Examples of the unique head bandages © Alan R. Cohen, published with permission Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

University of Oklahoma Neurology Residency and University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery opened our new Neurology & Neurosurgery Care Unit at OU Health! This beautiful floor at OUMC with high tech innovations such as virtual nursing is where form and function intersect - another step towards improving health outcomes for Oklahomans.

🚨 NEW STUDY from our team USC Brain Tumor Center (uscbtc) published in Operative Neurosurgery!   Catalogue & Evolution of Minimally Invasive (MIS) Approaches for Adult Intracranial Pathology From 2011-23.   💡Bottom line: MIS isn’t the future — it’s the standard of care for many cranial pathologies.

#MiteshShah treated us to an OKC THUNDER victory dinner. There was only one logical choice - #CattlemensSteakhouse in the historic OKC stockyards - home to US presidents ! Thank you, and hope to renew our bet for next year’s NBA Finals.

Today, I am thrilled to share a HUGE update for the seven 2028 Los Angeles Olympic events to be held in Oklahoma City… The competition schedule has been set! 🧵

Superb leader Extraordinary surgeon Inspiring role model

Congrats to our very own Amanda "Kate" McDaniel & Kari O'Toole, named among the Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma 2025! 💙👏 Their leadership, compassion & dedication make a lasting impact every day. #Great100Nurses #OUHealth

The 3rd Annual OU Health Stroke Symposium is Aug 23, 8–3 at Samis Ed Center—a full day of expert-led #stroke education for healthcare pros. Kick things off Fri, Aug 22, 6–9pm with a Networking Reception at the OK Science Museum. Visit the 🔗 to sign up! tinyurl.com/y3a6ahbe?utm_c…

#OnlineFirst: Assessment of neuroendovascular needs in pediatric neurosurgery fellowship training thejns.org/pediatrics/vie…

Most important thing I’ll do in my career! Excited and proud to be part of this team and prevent spina bifida in vulnerable patients!!

Pleased to shared our article discussing energy demands of scaling AI use across healthcare settings. A necessary and under-emphasized part of medical AI discourse. Thanks to NEJM AI and to coauthors! Temerty Centre for AI in Medicine (T-CAIREM) U of T Department of Surgery IHPME Temerty Medicine ai.nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…