Gastric bypass can be a lifesaving operation for people, providing an opportunity to get their weight under control and form healthy habits. Unfortunately, negligence in the operating room can turn this life-improving operation into a life-threatening situation. If you have suffered harm as a result of a surgical error, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the best course of action.
Gastric Bypass Is A Serious Surgery
Like any major surgery, gastric bypass has risks. Therefore, it is used as a last resort and must be performed by a properly trained and skilled surgeon. Even the most experienced and accomplished surgeons are capable of making grave mistakes if they fail to follow proper medical procedures.
In most cases, gastric bypass is performed laparoscopically. This method of surgery may be minimally invasive, but it is not immune from risks. Mistakes can occur before, during or after the surgery, and are often not caught until well after the patient's incision is closed. These unseen injuries and infections can be deadly. This procedure can also be performed via da Vinci robot. If equipment malfunctions or a surgeon is not properly trained in this technology, severe internal injuries and death can be the result.
Assert Your Medical And Legal Rights
In handling all aspects of your claim, Janet Izzo serves as one of two advocates. You are the other. The founder of our firm will empower you to take control and assert your medical and legal rights. Your focus is on recovering and documenting the steps you need to take toward recovery after a gastric bypass surgery error. Her job is to attend to every detail and pursue maximum compensation on your behalf for what you have been through and continue to go through.
Discuss Your Legal Options Following A Gastric Bypass Surgery Error
Schedule a free consultation with a Syracuse, New York, attorney experienced handling cases of gastric bypass surgery errors. Complete our online intake form, or you can call Izzo Law Office at 315-421-1000 or toll free at 315-421-1000. Medical malpractice lawyer Janet Izzo takes all cases on a contingent fee basis, so you only pay legal fees if we recover compensation on your behalf.
