New Hysterectomy Procedure (1995)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1995-06-30
Duration: 00:07:08
Subjects: Health | Surgery | Women's health services
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Chapa, Arcie Reporter
- Clark, D.H. Interviewee
- Hall, P.R. Interviewee
- Chamberlain, John Interviewee
- Via, Deborah Interviewee
Description
This segment from the June 30, 1995, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s report on a new hysterectomy procedure called gasless laparoscopy developed by two doctors in Monroe that cuts down the recovery time from six weeks to two weeks. Her report touches on the seminars they hold to train other doctors in how to perform the procedure. She interviews: Dr. D. H. Clark, gynecologist; Dr. P. R. Hall, gynecologist; John Chamberlain, chief operating officer; and Deborah Via, nurse. Host: Robert Collins