27 Weeks Pregnant, Massive Brain Tumor: My Most Difficult Case (Beyond the Scope featuring

[@joshuagoodwin2992]

The patient was my Youth Pastor’s wife. I don’t even know how to describe how much better she’s doing. Her baby is also perfectly healthy and is always smiling. If you look at them you never would’ve thought that they had been through anything like that.

[@Amayazm]

Awww ☺️ What’s the baby’s name?

[@joshuagoodwin2992]

@@Amayazm James 😁😁😁

[@Essays4College]

You think prayer had anything to do with it?

[@jonnyjonny668]

@@AmayazmHis name is James, that’s my youth pastor as well. He is such a energetic little boy, and if you look back at the pictures from the hospital you can tell a huge difference between then and now

[@jonnyjonny668]

@@Essays4CollegeYes! Hundreds, maybe even a thousand or more praying for the family, and some miracles happening with the baby, and the family. The patient is my youth pastors wife, and I can tell you we LOVE praying, it works, I can guarantee it

[@brendayarborough1271]

Thank you! I know this young woman and today her baby boy is one year old. There were literally thousands of people across the globe praying for you and for her.

[@AchiAhisar]

What a spellbinding story! I love how you describe the whole thing from multiple points of view, how it felt for you and how it was for the patient and her family. Thank you for sharing this!

[@susand3769]

Toni Mae's in-laws are missionaries that our church in Florida supports. We began praying for Toni Mae when we learned that she had a brain tumor. Our church was praying for Toni Mae and for her baby and all the while, we were praying for her doctors!!! And then, when she had to have the emergency C-Section, we prayed for the baby. And now to see them today is amazing. What a beautiful family!!! We thank our wonderful God for how he used Dr. Rutkowski in the life of Toni Mae!!!

[@manavghaie7002]

Such an inspiring story. Sir, I’m sincerely very thankful to you for taking out time from your extremely busy schedule and sharing this to all the aspiring neurosurgeons. It would be an honour to rotate in your department.

[@tinawilliams7888]

Thank you, Doctor, for your work on this young lady. We were on that prayer chain for you and her! Located in California, but raised in Augusta. They are blessed to have you there!

[@MK-ih6wp]

Imagine going into surgery pregnant and waking up without your baby! So intense. Glad everything worked out.

[@sunshinej9494]

My jaw was on the floor while listening as well. Thank you for sharing this amazing story:)

[@nejlafazlic5454]

Now that’s a crazy story! Luckily everything turned out well. I wish you were my mentor, you’re such an inspiration and have this soothing and encouraging voice, I really enjoy watching your videos since day 1. thanks ND MD for discovering you. I’d love to see more content like this! More cases, procedures, techniques etc. I’m torn between neurology and neurosurgery, they’re both challenging

[@csc1641]

If I have a bad day at work I just shut my office door. Dr. Rutkowski can't have bad days at work. I can't imagine the amount of stress and pressure that goes along with that. Dr. Rutkowski, you rock!

[@Valeria-uz2lb]

would love to hear about more of these cases, amazing story

[@shaguftahaque]

Astronomical amount of respect for you and your entire team doctor! Listening to the entire procedure and all the prep you had to go through makes me more eager to become a doctor. I'm looking forward to listening to other cases that you do, they're so informative and interesting.

[@mariealainawalukas3048]

God Bless this man for his compassion, skill and dedication to his craft! He obviously cares deeply for his patients. I hope he receives Blessings!

[@bettygann]

so amazing glad there are people like this caring doctor in our world.

[@vandorenkd]

That was crazzzzyyyy. Im all for this. Made me fall in love with the specialty even more

[@lubakrupey3779]

GENIUS I WISH I CAN BE THAT SMART MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ❤️

[@PeoplesScience]

Dr. Rutkowski, you sir have inspired me so much, that I cannot begin to thank you for your knowledge, wisdom and ability to bring such an extraordinary field, like neurosurgery to life with your amazing stories. You’re a mentor to all and have motivated me to take the medical path and aspire to join the apprenticeship of neurosurgery one day!

[@wtaylor4373]

I wish I could get the chance to learn from an awesome surgeon as yourself. From an aspiring Neurosurgical oncologist... Awesome case by the way and congratulations on your success

[@sarala1jan]

This is a great interview of Dr. Rutkowski and also has watched his wife’s interview. Perfect couple, driven, grounded. I wish after 6 months or so interview the mother together with the team of doctors on how to took care of mum and baby. This will be a great follow-up interview especially the family had 10000 facebook followers which means they were open in sharing their journey. Just a suggestion….

[@jewel1953]

What a fascinating surgery with a great outcome.

[@franklinobando5725]

Would love too hear more about cases and surgery approaches!! Know you're busy Dr.Rutkowski but keep the content coming!!

[@animahmed7061]

Such an beautiful story. Dr.Martin is such an eloquent speaker. I think this is a trend in neurosurgeons Henry Marsh, Paul Kalanathi, David Langer are/were like this.

[@Gatitakatzen]

Dr. Rutkowski, you are awesome. Thank for sharing your wisdom and experience. Please do more!

[@987zyx]

Great work, Sir

[@CZMCIQ]

Thank God, another episode!👏 🙌

[@paulanewhouse4252]

You are awsome. I'm not a doctor but I've always worked for them. I love that story.

[@ayeshakhilji2831]

Just today i was wondering you haven’t posted in a while.! Missed your videos so much!

[@vandorenkd]

mee tooo

[@jasonb4254]

Crazy case. Docs voice is very soothing. Helps me sleep.

[@algamer2897]

The coolest part about this is how humble he is and how he is mentoring Andy. I had a primary care physician mentor me and it can be life changing

[@VED0829]

Incredible story that was told exceptionally well! Would love to hear more about your various cases

[@natalietomaszczyk2787]

Hi Dr. Rutkowski, I'd love to hear from you about how you managed your mental health during this difficult surgery, and how you manage it generally in your practice. Especially as it relates to sleep and anxiety.

[@MA-zg2pz]

Wow, this is amazing 😳. Pregnancy is so stressful as it is. All the unknowns and potential complications, but this tops them all. A brain tumor 😣

[@mattmclaughlin1150]

Post another video please, you’re a genius who I love learning from!

[@graciewheatley]

LOVED THIS! i love how real it is. this video gave me so much MORE insight into your career. i never even thought to think about how you would have to plan surgery haha. do more story times on your career; or advice for schooling!

[@irilis]

I’d love to join a team like this one day! Content like this is what’s going to get me through the rest of undergrad and med school, I’m excited for more!

[@loycechibuzo1730]

Very inspiring. Thanks Dr. Martin.

[@Noseqquiero]

Yes, more neurosurgery with Dr. Rutkowski!

[@luckycool1997]

Keep the podcasts coming 🔥

[@abdulkhaliqkarim509]

Like i always said ! This dr has my heart over different aspects he deals with on his life, i am roooting up for you sir .you are an excellent mentor and person. The way you teaches us about neurosurgery.

[@garrettdyess1110]

We need more of these!!!

[@Gabby-hw7my]

This is so interesting! Please keep making videos.

[@Sabrina-he5xd]

Thank you for sharing this captivating story. I would love to hear more stories, Dr. Rutkowski!

[@edenreeling9390]

Loved the story, I love to hear the cases that are very unique and challenging. I'd also like to hear the stories of maybe some mistakes or where things didn't go as planned and how you navigated through those moments. Or what moments/people have been most impactful in your learning

[@georgegerges4749]

That was hell of a story! Please continue with these contents they are amazing

[@nurnknknkknk]

Please turn on automatic subtitles, they help a lot of people understand videos

[@Drenoxian]

Just stumbled upon this channel. Fascinating and entertaining to say the least! Great stuff 😄

[@karlaramirez6936]

what a great story, with a happy ending

[@miscdylaneous5269]

Sheesh. Hats off to you and your team.

[@RenaeSaindon]

I really enjoy the intellectual conversation. What causes head tremors?

[@davidlakhter]

wow! great story doc!

[@mitchp.7196]

Good job Dok!!!!

[@johnwood6024]

Awesome video

[@anujbangotra1295]

Good afternoon sir Sir could you please tell us something about oligodendroglioma 🙏

[@brucedressel8873]

There is much power in prayer. As a true believer and a brain cancer patient with two major brain surgeries over the past 2 years.

[@csc1641]

I hope you are doing well, Bruce. You are a hero.

[@cameronrivera3521]

What are ways to avoid physical exhaustion, back pain, thirst, or any other issue that may arise over a 12+ hour case?

[@Rawhite007]

WTF is this story 🤯 !!! that's like roller coast of emotions , Happy outcome for sure but wow that's some highs and lows and like she was put under for 48 hours to remove a "mushroom" like brain stem tumor going all the way up and down is wild, THEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER hey your baby is here 😌😌😌 this is one story , probably my favorite case I have heard from you so far ! Happy this has such a powerful positive outcome on all aspects Please get some well deserved rest, cant imagine the stress level after all that is said and done

[@alicefabia11]

That’s my grand nieces and our miracle baby bless by Jesus

[@Rawhite007]

@@alicefabia11 Happy to hear your grand niece is doing well, the story is incredible and hope all is going well with the family !

[@jonnyjonny668]

@@Rawhite007 Thats my youth pastor and his wife, and their baby boy, his name is James, he’s doing much better today. He’s just like a regular little boy as if nothing even happened, he’s so energetic and outgoing

[@murraysolomon4924]

Restricted diffusion on a diffusion weighted sequence (DWI) can be highly suggestive of an epidermoid tumor

[@fifaplayer-ve2zb]

Need more videos like this pls

[@francinelowe6376]

You were definitely God's point man - as He carried this Christ-devoted family through such a tremendous difficulty - it speaks highly of your skill and heart - God always chooses well ☺️ What a privilege you had to be used to save these two lives May you be blessed to have many more years to rescue many more through your heart and hands All glory to God.

[@koz7102]

Doctor I'm patiently waiting for more Neurosurgery content. Please make a comeback

[@InfectedChris]

Hello! Do you ever do podcasts as a guest talking about brain cancer?

[@moamrabjie597]

Can you talk about OR Stories which weren’t a success & how you handled them. I know it has the risk of portraying you as a bad doctor to the general audience, but that would make for a great video considering there is a high mortality rate in NS.

[@tourtoise2540]

You are my inspiration! I want to be a neurosurgeon when I am older, is there any way that I can watch a live surgery even though I am 12?

[@wetyuu]

What a crazy story.

[@willythewook6331]

Please add to apple podcasts!!!

[@zyldaniel]

Would be great if you could go into the technical aspects of challenging cases!

[@MK-ih6wp]

Or some visuals!

[@channghiem5012]

more uplifting stories please

[@pushpendrasingh8277]

Dr Martin 💝👐

[@johnpauldagondong2720]

wow very inspiring story. but what is a more complicated case to do brain surgery? a pregnant patient or a 70+ year old patient with hypertension or something?

[@lulumoon6942]

Not 10,000 people watching, 10,000 people PRAYING 👍🙏❤️🌈 And great job, all!!!

[@farhadmbr]

If the neurosurgeon needs to reach from the frontal part of the face, do we need a plastic surgeon/resident for closing the scar at the end of operation?

[@ginalaperuginanyc7641]

Hi. I had a huge brain tumor in my left temporal lobe and my left frontal lobe. I had to have a plastic surgeon close to minimize scarring. You can still see a small bit of scarring on my forehead hairline but it just looks like a scar from a fall. He closed with stitches not staples all along my left side. Unfortunately the neurosurgeon had to put 3 screws under left eyebrow…you can’t see them, but they feel really freaky to touch…like when I wash my face or put lotion on it. That’s my personal experience. Excellent question!!!

[@nitinl3482]

@@ginalaperuginanyc7641 I was just wondering the same thing...thanks for sharing

[@janekahn8562]

O wow how wonderful And of course God is always with surgons like u......ive been fortunate i have wonderful surgons Like urself...keep safe

[@seanojha5784]

Love the fit ND

[@joshbritton]

Can there be a higher likelihood of complications w/ anesthesia over that long of a surgery duration? And does this change the dosage given since it’s over such a long period of time?

[@lu9464]

Martin You are very strong and very spectacular Man... ciao da ITALIA 😘🇮🇹👍🔝🔝❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@willofdodge1]

Man you are so smart you should go on Rogan

[@csc1641]

"Huge brain tumor" the words you never want to hear. "Crash C-section" also words that you never want to hear after 2 surgeries.

[@emilymyers1095]

such an inspiring story! thanks so much for sharing! do you work with any PAs/NPs during surgery or in clinic?

[@cuyareview3039]

I'd like to know if you have ever had to do one of those surgeries where you separate cojoined twins?

[@shayan9450]

Pls don't stop making videos

[@lionelh7217]

wow.

[@JESSICA20710]

❤️

[@jcortese3300]

Brain surgery amazes me -- partly because we can't even quantify what the brain even does. The heart moves blood, and we know what blood is. The colon deals with food and nutrients, and we know what they are. The brain makes ... consciousness? What's that? Who knows? I think the only organ that even approaches it in terms of the mystery of WTH it does is the liver.

[@raysatoshi8155]

This sounds rough from anesthesiology stand point too

[@savithapoojari6331]

How much do neurosurgeon earn per year

[@MK-ih6wp]

Was this recently, during COVID?

[@MK-ih6wp]

Oh, 6 months ago. Damn.

[@pianomi7596]

❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌

[@willettej7988]

I clearly see God’s hand guiding the surgeon’s. The prayers of her church made all the difference. As my pastor once said, “No matter what a scan says, remember that our God can change ink on paper.”

[@ZonMart6]

I hope that me be neurosurgeon

[@jimmiyjams8567]

Listening to this story gave me a grey hair.

[@sm4887]