Without a doubt, any surgical procedure can be risky. However, skillful surgeons and providers can mitigate some of this risk by following safety procedures and treating patients with an acceptable level of care. Delaware citizens undergo surgical procedures to repair...
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Surgical Errors
New study may help to reduce surgical errors
When compared to years past, surgical procedures these days are much safer. Technology, safety improvements and tighter regulations are just a few reasons why surgery is safer and more efficient now than even just 20 years ago. However, modern technological...
Surgical errors directly affect the lives of patients
Literally hundreds of thousands of surgical procedures are performed every day across the United States. Thanks to skilled surgeons, advanced technology and stringent regulations, the vast majority of surgeries in America are successful and allow patients to have...
Alleged surgical errors may have ended NFL player’s career
Surgeries are delicate procedures that require constant focus and attention by doctors and nurses. Any deviation from the standard of care can result in catastrophic consequences for the patient. Thousands of injuries and deaths happen each year in Delaware and across...
Surgical errors can have devastating effects on patients
Mistakes and errors during medical care are not uncommon. Unfortunately, any error during a surgical procedure will be magnified, with the patient potentially suffering disastrous consequences. Delaware is home to some of the most highly-trained and skilled surgeons...
Surgical errors: Couple files claim after alleged negligence
There is always risk involved with any surgical procedure. No matter how minor or routine the procedure may be, any mistake made by surgeons and physicians during surgery can have drastic effects on patients. The state of Delaware requires health care professionals to...
Woman says surgical errors caused her pain and injuries
Every day in the United States, thousands of patients undergo surgical procedures. These patients place their lives in the hands of surgeons, physicians and nurses. Although most of these surgeries are minor and routine, one seemingly minor mistake in any medical...
Surgical errors: Woman awarded over $2 million in lawsuit
Fortunately, updated safety measures and technological advancements have made surgeries and other medical procedures safer than ever before. However, there is always a certain amount of risk involved with any surgical procedure. Although Delaware is home to some of...
Woman sues doctor for surgical errors — wrongly removed kidney
Surgical errors can vary a great deal. The reason surgical errors happen, the type of mistake made and damage that is done can change from case to case. Regardless of details, the end result of many surgical errors is often compensation under civil law in Delaware or...
Consequences of misnaming doctors in surgical errors cases
It is important for patients who are victimized by medical malpractice to have recourse. However, the damage to Delaware doctors who are wrongly found to be responsible for surgical errors can be long-lasting and devastating. A surgeon who was accused of lying to a...