http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts en adsmith@ochsner.org Copyright 2010 2010-11-16T22:04:36+00:00 http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/pulin_shah_laser_vision_center http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/pulin_shah_laser_vision_center#When:23:02:48Z By Pulin Shah, MD Nov 16, 2010   Dr. Pulin Shah discusses the Laser Vision Center. There are numerous patient advantages of complete laser vision center.  This center has the latest technology available today.  The Center prides itself on providing comprehensive care all in one place to treat a variety of conditions.  Their goal is to help patients live a life without glasses or contact lens. Dr. Shah practices at Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. He can be reached at (504) 842-3995. Medical Technology, Eye Health, 2010-11-16T23:02:48+00:00 http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/eugene_ramsay_epilepsy_monitoring_unit http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/eugene_ramsay_epilepsy_monitoring_unit#When:21:55:37Z Nov 16, 2010   Dr. Eugene Ramsay discusses the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center.  Epilepsy occurs when normal signaling in the brain is not functioning correctly; when that occurs a person can experience a seizure.  The Epilepsy Institute at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center set up the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit.  This inpatient unit can record brain activity and patient behavior to determine if they have epilepsy or another condition. This can greatly benefit patients as it allows for clearer diagnosis and therefore can lead to the proper and correct treatment. Dr. Ramsay practices at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center. He can be reached at 1-866-624-7637. Medical Technology, 2010-11-16T21:55:37+00:00 http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/minimally_invasive_gynecological_surgery http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/minimally_invasive_gynecological_surgery#When:22:26:56Z Hysterectomies, which traditionally required a large incision, are now being performed laparoscopically or with the aid of the da Vinci robotic surgery system.  Because these minimally invasive options do not require a large incision patients recover faster with less blood loss and risk of complication.  Ochsner OB/GYN Dr. Ralph Dauterive discusses the procedures. Dr. Dauterive practices at Ochsner Health Center on Summa Avenue and O’Neal Lane and can be reached at 225-761-5239. Medical Technology, Women's Health, 2010-02-25T22:26:56+00:00 http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/minimally_invasive_surgery_with_louis_jeansonne_md http://www.ochsner.org/podcasts/episode/minimally_invasive_surgery_with_louis_jeansonne_md#When:22:18:17Z Thanks to medical technology, many procedures that traditionally required large incisions are now being offered through minimally invasive or no incision at all.  The benefits of these new techniques are shorter recovery times, less blood loss and reduced risk for complications.  Ochsner offers single incision surgery through the belly button for gall bladder removal and incision-less surgery for the treatment of GERD.  Dr. Jeansonne explains these new options. Dr. Jeansonne practices at Ochsner Health Center on Summa Avenue and O’Neal Lane and can be reached at 225-761-5470. Medical Technology, 2010-02-25T22:18:17+00:00