Cleveland Laparoscopic Surgery Errors Lawyer
Ohio Bariatric Surgery Malpractice Attorney
Medical Mistakes in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgical Procedures
Every surgical procedure has certain risks and potential complications that may not be avoidable. Other complications can be avoided with appropriate pre- and intra-operative planning and attention. The medical malpractice lawyers of Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A., represent laparoscopic and bariatric surgical patients who were harmed by preventable medical errors.
Bariatric Surgical Errors
Bariatric surgery, also called gastric bypass surgery, can be an effective weight loss option for severely obese patients. The procedure itself, however, presents significant risks. The number of medical malpractice claims has risen along with the dramatic increase in bariatric surgeries over the past decade.
Our firm represents clients in cases involving serious injury and death caused by bariatric surgery errors. Many errors occur because of mistakes made in reconnecting the stomach to the small intestine. If this reconnection is not performed properly, fluids and partially digested material from the stomach can leak into the abdomen and cause a medical emergency.
Errors in Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgeries are those performed by inserting a small camera and surgical tools through a small incision. Medical malpractice can occur in laparoscopic surgical procedures in two primary ways:
- The decision to use laparoscopy, rather than an open surgical procedure, was made in error.
- Mistakes were made before, during or after the procedure itself.
Our attorneys can analyze whether your bariatric surgery, gall bladder surgery or other laparoscopic surgery should have been performed as an open surgery. We can also evaluate your medical records to determine whether you were harmed by medical negligence involving the procedure. The key to these cases is recognizing the problem and responding to it in a timely manner.
Cleveland Errors Laparoscopic Surgery Attorney
To arrange a consultation with a member of our legal team, please contact us by e-mail, call 216-298-1146 or call toll free 866-558-0231. From offices in Cleveland, we represent people throughout the Ohio.
