Cybernetics and mapping the brain

Dr. Miller discusses how his hope is to advance cybernetics so that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), with brainstem stroke or in a locked-in state are able to communicate independently by controlling cursors through decoded brain signals.

Spina bifida treatment using fetoscope

Edward S. Ahn, M.D., neurosurgeon, and Rodrigo Ruano, M.D. Ph.D., maternal and fetal medicine surgeon, describe a new treatment for spina bifida using a fetoscope.

Innovations in fetal medicine — Mayo Clinic

Edward S. Ahn, M.D., neurosurgeon, and Rodrigo Ruano, M.D. Ph.D., maternal and fetal medicine surgeon, describe surgery prior to birth to repair severe congenital anomalies.

Cushing syndrome: ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas

Jamie J. Van Gompel, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Irina Bancos, M.D., an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota, discuss the challenges of treating adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-secreting pituitary tumors.

Growth hormone: Caused by pituitary tumors

Irina Bancos, M.D., an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Jamie J. Van Gompel, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota, discuss acromegaly and the challenges of treating pituitary tumors secreting growth hormone.

Robotic-assisted spinal surgery improves outcomes

Mohamad Bydon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses the latest advances in robotic guidance for the placement of spinal instrumentation.

Deep brain stimulation: Precision using segmented leads

Mark K. Lyons, M.D., a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, describes the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) as well as the latest advancements, including the use of segmented leads for more precision.

Risks of uncontrolled seizures

Mayo Clinic physicians explain the impact of uncontrolled seizures and why it is important to get seizure disorders properly diagnosed and treated.

Different types of epilepsy surgery

Mayo Clinic physicians explain the different types of surgery performed to help people who have seizures.