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Wrong-site surgery, retained objects, nerve damage, and post-operative complications. Browse representative matters below.
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Wrong-site surgery, retained objects, nerve damage, and post-operative complications
Showing 6 representative matters in Surgical Errors
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Wrong-site orthopedic surgery
Summary
Surgeon operated on the wrong extremity despite surgical timeout protocols, requiring additional corrective surgery.
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Retained surgical object
Summary
Surgical sponge was left in the patient's abdominal cavity, causing infection and requiring a second operation for removal.
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Bowel perforation during laparoscopy
Summary
Surgeon perforated the bowel during a laparoscopic procedure and failed to recognize the injury intraoperatively, leading to peritonitis and sepsis.
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Nerve damage during spinal fusion
Summary
Negligent placement of pedicle screws during spinal fusion surgery damaged nerve roots, resulting in permanent lower extremity weakness.
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Post-operative hemorrhage
Summary
Failure to achieve adequate hemostasis during surgery led to post-operative hemorrhage requiring emergency reoperation and blood transfusions.
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Ureter injury during hysterectomy
Summary
Surgeon inadvertently transected the ureter during a robotic hysterectomy, which was not recognized intraoperatively, leading to kidney damage.
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