ASSFN Podcast

Percutaneous Cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin

February 26, 2023 ASSFN
ASSFN Podcast
Percutaneous Cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin
Show Notes

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland discuss percutaneous cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin, Professor and Head of the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Section at University of Illinois Chicago. We discuss the steps and nuances of this interventional pain procedure, indications, ideal patient population, complications and expected outcomes. Although this procedure is rarely performed, it can be effective in the properly selected patient, and we discuss when to treat pain with percutaneous cordotomy versus other interventional procedures including cingulotomy, spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pain pumps. Dr. Slavin also shares details of his pain practice and the role this procedure plays in his armamentarium of interventional pain procedures. Take a listen!