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With obesity on the rise in the United States, so is gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery is technically challenging and, according to a Stanford University study, only about 200 qualified surgeons perform 80% of all gastric bypass procedures. Although less invasive procedures have become more common recently, most gastric bypass surgeries are still performed as open procedures, since that is easier for the less experienced surgeon. Mistakes during and after these procedures can result in serious injury or death, and possible medical malpractice suits. Common medical errors fall into two categories:
- Errors that occur during the surgery itself, such as anesthesia errors or surgeon’s mistakes.
- Errors that occur after surgery. For example, gastric bypass involves cutting and stitching the digestive tract. Sometimes surgeons do not adequately ensure that the stomach and/or intestines are closed and reattached properly and the operation “leaks” into the patient’s abdomen. This situation can lead to serious and life-threatening infections.
Another post-surgery negligence issue is development of an intestinal blockage following surgery. This can lead to serious gastric complications or a condition known as “aspiration” (when stomach contents end up in the lungs), both of which can kill a patient if not prevented or treated immediately.
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