Gastric Bypass Errors

In recent years, there has been increased attention given to the obesity rate in the United States. As it has climbed higher and higher, more and more adults have turned to gastric bypass surgeries to help themselves lose the weight that may be causing a wide variety of health problems. While it is good that there are options available, the fact that this procedure is still relatively new and untested can create problems for anyone who is considering going under the knife.

While more than 140,000 gastric bypass procedures were performed in 2005 alone, that is not many overall, particularly when compared with older types of surgeries that have been around for decades. The newness means that many surgeons who performed the procedure may not have much experience. In some cases, this could mean that the surgeons performing the operation aren’t sure what to do in the event that something goes wrong.

A third problem with gastric bypass is that it is a very complicated surgery in which many things can go wrong, even without errors on the surgeon’s part. Disconnecting and reconnecting the intestines and stomach leaves many opportunities for something to go wrong. The miniscule sutures required to reattach everything must be in their proper place, even though the surgeons may or may not be able to see exactly what they are doing.

Contact a Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you have experienced an infection or other serious complications as a result of your bariatric surgeon’s errors, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams at 610-667-7511.