Nicholas Caffes

Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery, University of Maryland Medical Center

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

Another interhemispheric approach, but this time for resection of an #AVM (arteriovenous malformation). Strategy for AVM resection is always to think of it as a cube and identify the 6 margins.

@UMDNeurosurgery @NicholasCaffes @NagmAlhusain #Neurosurgery #neuroscience

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

Far lateral approach to resect a foramen magnum #meningioma - care is taken to preserve all the nerves encountered during the resection

@UMDNeurosurgery @NicholasCaffes @NagmAlhusain
#neurosurgery #braintumor #tumor

[Jacob Cherian, MD @JacobCherianMD]

For this week's #Neurosurgery case presentation, we have an interesting macrovascular conflict causing severe #TrigeminalNeuralgia. A sling transposition technique was used to decompress CN V. @UMDNeurosurgery

View the entire video below
https://t.co/yYbwTpGGlu

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

Congrats to our graduating chiefs Dr. Jeff Oliver and Dr. Nick Caffes. Dr. Oliver will start an endovascular fellowship at @GeisingerNsurg, Dr. Caffes will start a neurovascular fellowship @ProvSwedish, then a skull base fellowship with Dr. @AaronCohenGadol. We are proud of you!

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

Congrats Jesse Stokum PGY4 on his study in @ScienceMagazine Signaling. The team identified a cascade that induced the translocation of AQP4 channels to the cell membrane. Blocking this reduced brain swelling and improved recovery from stroke @cvsection https://t.co/tplRBpJzYd

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

Here we have an interesting case of high flow bypass and trapping of a complex MCA aneurysm. View the entire video on our Skull Base 360 channel!
https://t.co/L7uQOsgZes

@UMDNeurosurgery @NicholasCaffes @NagmAlhusain #skullbase #skullbase360 #Neurosurgery #aneurysm #bypass

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

PGY-3 @RiccardoSerra20 suturing an STA-MCA bypass using a radial artery graft with Dr. @MohamedALabibMD. Microsurgery skills are essential in vascular neurosurgery

[Nicholas Caffes @NicholasCaffes]

@DavidHershMD @MohamedALabibMD @UMDNeurosurgery Thanks Dave! Incredibly appreciative for the mentorship under @MohamedALabibMD!

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

Gratifying to see my chief resident @NicholasCaffes sharply dissecting and clipping these aneurysms!

@UMDNeurosurgery #Neurosurgery #aneurysm #skullbase #skullbase360

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

This video shows the approach to clipping of a L PcoA aneurysm after opening up the sylvian fissure. It's important to ensure normal flow of L PcoA and AChA after the clipping @UMDNeurosurgery #aneurysm #Neurosurgery

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

This week, we have a resection of a 4th ventricular epidermoid cyst. It's important to know the anatomy well because we don't always operate the right side up!

@UMDNeurosurgery @NagmAlhusain @NicholasCaffes #Neurosurgery #braintumor #skullbase #skullbase360

[Mohamed A. Labib, MD @MohamedALabibMD]

For this week's video, we have a resection of meningioma in the pineal region. The patient is in sitting position and some relevant anatomy can be observed.

@UMDNeurosurgery @NagmAlhusain @NicholasCaffes #Neurosurgery #braintumor

[Graeme Woodworth, MD @UMDNsgyChair]

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Tim Chryssikos back to Maryland Neurosurgery as spine surgery faculty! Dr. Chryssikos is finishing his fellowship @NeurosurgUCSF, and will help us continue to grow our MIS, trauma, oncology, and deformity spine programs. Our team keeps growing!

[Kevin T. Kim, MD @kevtkim]

Finished a case with my buddy Ken, former @UMmedschool classmate and now @MarylandSurgery resident. Time flies!

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

Jeff Oliver, PGY-7 celebrating a milestone in his training, 1000th cranial case. Great work, Jeff!

[Graeme Woodworth, MD @UMDNsgyChair]

Nominate Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery for best hospital in neurosurgery! 🙌 This survey is being conducted by Doximity on behalf of U.S. News & World Report! Submit responses by 3/24/2023. We appreciate your support! https://t.co/kYrSt81PpR

[Neurosurgery Podcast @NSGYPodcast]

This week we dive into trauma fellowships with Harry Mushlin MD, a graduate of @PittNeurosurg unique trauma and spine fellowship, as he discusses how his fellowship experience prepared him for both the clinical and research aspects of his career https://t.co/vcCt39Fe6X

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

Dr. @MohamedALabibMD, Nick Caffes PGY-7, and @RiccardoSerra20 PGY-3, presenting and learning @NASBSorg 2023 in Tampa. Represent Maryland Skull Base Surgery! #NASBS2023 @UMGCCC

[Maryland Neurosurgery @UMDNeurosurgery]

Nick Caffes PGY-7, presenting simultaneous clipping of a pcomm aneurysm, resecting a tentorial AVM, and coiling a prenidal aneurysm, combining open/endovascular neurosurgery @NASBSorg #NASBS2023