Surgical Negligence
Support with a Range of Surgical Errors
Surgical negligence resulting in complications or organ damage can have severe consequences for patients and can range from minor mishaps to life-threatening situations. Some common surgical errors include:
- Wrong-site surgery: Operating on the wrong part of the body or the wrong patient altogether. This can lead to unnecessary procedures and complications.
- Incorrect incisions: Making an incision in the wrong location or incorrect depth can damage vital organs and tissues.
- Anaesthesia errors: Administering too much or too little anaesthesia can result in complications such as anaesthesia awareness (where the patient is conscious during surgery), respiratory problems, or even brain damage.
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- Instruments left inside the body: Accidentally leaving surgical instruments, such as sponges or clamps, inside a patient’s body can lead to infection, organ damage, or other complications.
- Nerve damage: Inadvertent damage to nerves during surgery can result in paralysis, loss of sensation, or chronic pain.
- Organ perforation: Accidentally puncturing or perforating organs or blood vessels during surgery can lead to internal bleeding, infection, or other serious complications.
- Infection: Improper sterilization techniques or inadequate post-operative care can lead to surgical site infections, which can delay healing, cause pain, and potentially lead to more serious complications.
- Poor wound closure: Inadequate closure of surgical incisions can lead to wound dehiscence (the reopening of the wound), infection, and poor cosmetic outcomes.
- Inaccurate diagnosis: Performing surgery based on an incorrect diagnosis can lead to unnecessary procedures and complications.
- Lack of informed consent: Failing to adequately inform patients about the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a surgical procedure can lead to legal and ethical issues, as well as complications if the patient wasn’t prepared for potential outcomes.
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