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person getting news that they had internal organ damage after surgical errors
One of the most serious complications you can experience during a surgical procedure is organ damage. Although surgery always carries a risk, preventable errors could leave you with lasting damage. Sometimes, that includes injuries to internal organs that could put your life at risk.  There are specific signs of organ damage during surgery that you...
woman recovering from surgery in a hospital
Having surgery is naturally a stressful event, but it can be even more anxiety-provoking if you are worried about the possibility of a surgical error occurring during the procedure. Unfortunately, these mistakes are more common than they should be. One type of surgical error, termed “wrong-site surgery,” belongs to a group of medical mistakes which...
If you’ve suffered from surgical errors or an infection after surgery and suspect a provider’s negligence may have caused it, a surgical error lawyer may be able to help.
According to an NIH report, approximately 0.5% to 3% of surgical patients develop surgical site infections. Post-surgical infections can complicate your recovery process and lead to life-changing consequences. While not every infection is grounds for legal action, some result from preventable medical mistakes. If you’ve suffered from surgical errors or an infection after surgery and...
man recovering after a surgical error on his broken foot
Undergoing surgery always carries some risks, but if anyone in your care team is negligent in their conduct during the procedure, the consequences can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, surgical errors aren’t rare. Throughout the world, roughly 10% of preventable patient harm occurs in surgical settings. If you’ve sustained an injury during or immediately after surgery as...
A surgeon's team in uniform performs an operation on a patient .
Countless patients worldwide experience surgical errors each year. These errors can range from minor mistakes to catastrophic events with life-threatening consequences. Empowering yourself with knowledge is crucial. By understanding the common causes of surgical errors, you can become a more informed and proactive patient, advocating for your safety throughout the surgical process. Understanding Surgical Errors:...
Team of Surgeons Operating in the Hospital.
As many as 1.87 million surgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2022 alone — about 5,100 procedures per day. Most of these operations are completed without significant adverse consequences because most surgeons exercise their skills and pay careful attention in the operating room. Unfortunately, not all surgeons exercise this level of care;...
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