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Surgical Errors Archives

Alleged surgical mistake leads to impaired speech, other issues

Everyone in New York understands that mistakes can happen at any time. In some cases, mistakes are simple and easily rectified, while, in others, mistakes are serious and could cause years of pain and suffering for an unfortunate individual. This is particularly true when it comes to health care. The potential impact of a medical mistake is one of the reasons why medical professionals are required to have years of education and extensive training before they are allowed to provide medical care. Unfortunately, even with a decade of learning and training, a surgical mistake can occur and cause a person a lifetime of pain.

Surgical mistake allegedly costs man his legs

With a large portion of the United States being overweight and obese, it isn't uncommon for individuals to undergo a weight loss surgery of some sort. Although there is generally not a problem during surgery, this doesn't mean that a surgical mistake cannot ever be made by the operating physician. In fact, it would appear that a surgical error occurred during a recent gastric bypass surgery for a man outside of New York, which now has him suing.

Surgical mistake may have led to woman's death

New York residents know that there are certain risks associated with surgical procedures. However, as a general rule, most in-office surgeries go according to plan. For one woman in another state, a surgical mistake that occurred during a routine intrauterine device (IUD) placement and has cost her the relationship with her daughter.

Medical malpractice claim successful for man after surgical error

When people in New York enter a hospital for surgery, they expect things to go as smoothly as possible. There are certain risks involved with every surgery of which patients should be made aware. However, patients should not have to suffer after a surgery because of a surgeon's recklessness during the surgery. A 75-year-old patient has been awarded $725,000 in a medical malpractice suit after the judge found that the surgeon had been negligent in his actions.

Surgical mistake leads to serious infection in man

A woman is filing a medical malpractice suit against a local hospital and a surgeon in a state outside of New York. This comes after a surgical mistake was allegedly made during a surgery that her husband underwent. Supposedly, the man had plaque inside his abdominal area. A biopsy was performed to determine the nature of it. After this procedure was performed, the man experienced a significant amount of pain.

Kidney stone surgical mistake possible cause of man's paralysis

As New York residents are aware, every surgery has its own share of risks. However, there are instances that a surgical mistake occurs when it could have been completely avoided. It appears that this may have been what happened with a man from another state during a routine kidney stone removal surgery.

Major surgical error committed by orthopedic doctor

An orthopedic doctor committed a major surgical error when it was learned that he performed surgery on the wrong ankle. The surgical error was discovered after the surgery was complete and it does not appear that the doctor has faced any immediate disciplinary actions besides a modest fine. While this particular incident occurred in another state, New York readers should be aware if their doctor has committed similar mistakes.

Alleged surgical mistake results in a man's permanent injury

When a person schedules a surgery in New York, there is an expectation that it will be performed accurately. After all, they are likely paying a substantial fee for quality service. Unfortunately, a surgical mistake may occur, which can sometimes leave a patient with a permanent and irreparable injury.

Did a surgical error lead to a man's amputated penis?

Surgical errors occur more often than anyone would like. In some cases, a New York resident may go into the operating room for one procedure, yet have a completely different surgery performed. When this happens and an unnecessary procedure is performed, a patient likely has grounds to file a medical malpractice suit against the individuals responsible for the surgical error.

Medical malpractice case involves sponge left inside woman

Thoroughness and attention to detail are important attributes to have in almost any industry. However, these skills are especially important when working in the medical field in New York or elsewhere. Unfortunately, it seems possible that these attributes may have been lacking in one hospital, which is finding itself in the midst of a medical malpractice lawsuit resulting from a fatal surgical mistake.