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She Trusted Her Gynecologist, and After the Procedure, Hell Broke Loose: This Was in Her Stomach for Weeks, the Consequences Are Horrific
A gynecologist mistakenly left a 13-centimeter Veress laparoscopic needle in the stomach of a 59-year-old woman, which, among other things, led to serious kidney problems.
TL;DR
- A 59-year-old woman underwent a laparoscopic procedure to remove ovarian cysts.
- The gynecologist mistakenly left a 13-centimeter Veress needle inside the patient's abdomen.
- The patient experienced severe abdominal pain for weeks, which was initially dismissed as normal recovery.
- Further medical examinations revealed hydronephrosis and a foreign body, leading to a second surgery to remove the needle.
- The retained needle caused urinary tract narrowing, pyelonephritis, and acute kidney failure.
- The gynecologist was found guilty of negligent bodily harm and received a five-month suspended sentence.
- The case is under appeal, with further proceedings to determine all circumstances and potentially a new sentence.