Mistake's during surgery leading to severe complications
Angela was admitted to hospital for a scheduled laparoscopic gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) to be performed by keyhole surgery.
During surgery, the surgeon, cut Angela’s common bile duct instead of the cystic duct. The mistake was identified immediately but the surgeon had to stop the keyhole surgery and perform emergency open abdominal surgery to urgently repair the damage and stop a bile leak.
Angela suffered significant injuries and had to undergo a laparotomy and biliary reconstruction with hepatico-jejunostomy under general anaesthetic. Angela also suffered from subsequent wound and chest infections.
Angela was left with ongoing complications, pain and bowel injuries. She was also unable to continue to carry out many day to day tasks including household chores involving carrying, lifting and bending. She was unable to immediately return to her studies as a midwife as she was no longer able to carry out the physical tasks involved. Her injuries also took a huge toll on her mental health and wellbeing.
"So my advise to anyone who has suffered any type of medical negligence, I would definitely recommend CL Medilaw...Just knowing somebody was there who was fighting your corner"
Changing lives
We obtained an independent expert report from a consultant surgeon who confirmed that the surgery had been negligently performed and the common bile duct should not have been cut. The defendant denied all allegations and argued that it was not negligent to cut the incorrect duct. Despite the Defendant’s position, we continued with the claim.
Due to our perseverance, the Defendant finally admitted liability and we were able to secure compensation for our client which provided financial support to Angela and her family.
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