Hysterectomy Claims

Medical negligence: hysterectomy cases

Below, we’ve listed some of the types of negligence that can occur before, during and after a hysterectomy:

• Unnecessary hysterectomy – a medical professional may have made an incorrect diagnosis for treatment involving a hysterectomy, when in fact it was not needed;
• Hysterectomy infection complications – infections can develop due to human error and poor hygiene during the procedure, or due to poor post-operative treatment and care;
• Negligence from anaesthetist – anaesthetists need to make sure patients’ blood pressure, heart rate and other bodily functions are all monitored closely during surgery. Negligence can cause severe health issues ongoing;
• Failure to obtain informed consent prior to surgery – a patient has the right to understand what is being done to her body, what the risks of the operation are, and whether non-surgical alternatives have been exhausted;
• Surgical errors – this is the most common type of hysterectomy negligence claim. Problems can occur if a surgeon makes an error, such as puncturing the bladder. But it’s important to note not all hysterectomy complications would class as negligence; some patients may suffer a punctured bladder due to the amount of scar tissue they have.