Gynaecology

Failure To Identify Bladder Injury Following Mesh Tape Procedure

The Claimant suffered from stress incontinence (the inability to control the urge to urinate) for which she underwent a TVT (tension-free vaginal tape) procedure. This involves a mesh tape being placed under the urethra like a sling or hammock to keep it in its normal position. The tape is inserted through tiny incisions in the abdomen and vaginal wall.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t picked up that the tape had passed through the bladder (this isn’t in itself negligent but the failure to identify the injury to the bladder is). She suffered significant pain and discomfort and had to undergo a further three procedures to remove the tape. Her gynaecology negligence claim was settled for the sum of £19,000.

Damage To Ureter During Hysterectomy

Ms J underwent a hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair. During the procedure, her ureter was damaged. There was a delay in diagnosing the injury and by the time she was seen by a urologist the damage, which had compromised her kidney, was found to be irreparable and her kidney had to be removed. Her case was settled by Sara Westwood for £35,000.00.

Ovarian Cyst Surgery-Perforated Bowel

Ms N had surgery to remove an ovarian cyst. During the procedure, one of the instruments perforated her bowel but this went unnoticed until her condition deteriorated the following day. She had developed peritonitis and had to be taken back to theatre for treatment. Her recovery was slow and complicated by chronic fatigue syndrome. Her claim was settled in the sum of £70,000.00.