Understanding the Legal Essentials of a Bowel Injury Lawsuit in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

Bowel injury is a known inherent complication of minimally invasive gynecological surgery. However, it does not automatically signify medical malpractice. Plaintiff attorneys representing patients seeking legal recourse from their bowel injury typically allege claims of intraoperative negligence, delay in diagnosis, and lack of informed consent in an effort to circumvent the assertion that it is a known inherent complication. Additionally, damage awards in bowel injury lawsuits can easily exceed the amount covered by the policy limits of a medical malpractice insurance plan, leaving the gynecologist financially responsible for the difference.
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research