Surgeon not at fault for onset of post-op complications after years of surgery
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July - 2024, Posted On: 01 July 2024
Post-operative complications cannot be attributed to doctors, especially when appropriate post-operative care is rendered; and definitely not if onset of such complications is after a significant time of surgery.
The patient was diagnosed with left inguinal hernia. The surgeon performed laparoscopic surgery to place prolene mesh in order to cover wide hernia defect. The patient was discharged after three days with an advice to undergo surgery for hernia on the right side.