Department of Neurosurgery Newsroom
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"New spine device is a game changer,” says a Barricaid spine patient, operated on by Dr. Peter Lennarson, Neurosurgeon at CUOpens in a new window
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Cristin Welle, PhD, Vice-Chair of Neurosurgery Research (and colleagues) find promising evidence that cells in the CNS can regenerate and repair following damageOpens in a new window
May 18, 2020Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have identified a new way that cells in the central nervous system regenerate and repair following damage.Opens in a new window Full story -
Dr. Kevin Lillehei changes the life of a Cushing’s Disease Patient with Delicate Pituitary SurgeryOpens in a new window
May 1, 2020A team of 'hormonal detectives' helped Linda Hidahl recover from the devastating effects of a pituitary tumor and Cushing's disease.Opens in a new window Full story -
Dr. Katheryn Beauchamp helps author the Governor’s Expert Emergency Epidemic Response for COVID-19Opens in a new window
May 1, 2020Opens in a new window Full story -
Dr. David Case performs thrombectomy on 99 year old patriarch and receives family accolades.Opens in a new window
Feb 12, 2019Dr. David Case performs thrombectomy on 99 year old patriarch, Grandfather Alfredo, and receives family accolades.Opens in a new window Full story -
Dr. Peter Witt is invited to Ask The Experts to discuss Endoscopic Spine Surgery and its Future
Dec 5, 2018 byDr. Peter Witt is invited to Ask The Experts to discuss Endoscopic Spine Surgery and its FutureFull story -
Dr. Samy Youssef's meningioma tumor resection saves the life of and restores empathy in "tough boss."
Nov 29, 2018 byDr. Samy Youssef's meningioma tumor resection saves the life of and restores empathy in "tough boss."Full story -
Dr. Ormond teams up with retired colonel in battle with glioblastoma
Aug 29, 2018 byDr. Ormond teams up retired colonel, Michael Moyles, in battle with "the terminator"- glioblastoma. Moyles approach:"One day cancer may take my life. But not today... Do what you do, because it is not going to be today."Full story -
Dr. Hankinson treating craniopharyngioma and discovering new cures.
Aug 10, 2018 byDr. Hankinson treating craniopharyngioma and discovering new cures.Full story -
Drs. Ormond and Kunigelis bring advanced technology and training to Tanzania.
Jun 13, 2018 byDrs. Ormond and Kunigelis bring advanced technology and training to Tanzania.Full story -
Dr. Ryan Ormond's performs high risk removal of rare anaplastic astrocytoma
Feb 5, 2018 byDr. Ryan Ormond's performs high risk removal of rare anaplastic astrocytoma, inspiring hope to his patient, her family and Cheynenne Wells County.Full story -
Dr. Brent O'Neil helps kids with epilepsy
Oct 30, 2017 byDr. Brent O'Neil helps kids with epilepsyFull story -
Dr. David Case's patient makes complete recovery from stroke-a career inspired by his father's stroke.
Oct 9, 2017 byDr. David Case's patient makes complete recovery from stroke-a career inspired by his father's stroke.Full story -
Dr. Ryan Ormond investigates frailty to predict brain surgery outcomes.
Oct 2, 2017 byDr. Ryan Ormond investigates frailty to predict brain surgery outcomes.Full story -
Dr. Robert Breeze treats metastatic brain tumors.
Jul 26, 2017 byDr. Robert Breeze treats metastatic brain tumors.Full story -
John A. Thompson, PhD receives Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.
Apr 30, 2017 byJohn A. Thompson, PhD receives Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Award.Full story -
Dr. Todd Hankinson is inspired by his patients.
Feb 27, 2017 byDr. Todd Hankinson is inspired by his patients.Full story -
Dr. Christopher Roark restores sight with embolization of aneurysm during pregnancy
Jan 9, 2017 byDr. Christopher Roark restores sight with embolization of aneurysm during pregnancy.Full story -
Dr. Michael Greher discusses questions about CTE after apparent suicide of Rashaan Salaam
Dec 29, 2016 byDr. Michael Greher discusses questions about CTE, which have surfaced since the apparent suicide of CU Heisman trophy winner, Rashaan Salaam.Full story -
Dr. Brent O'Neill chases epilepsy epicenter storm with ROSA, a neurosurgical robot.
Sep 21, 2016 byDr. Brent O'Neill chases epilepsy epicenter storm with ROSA, a neurosurgical robot.Full story