Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus (the womb). Medical negligence claims regarding hysterectomies can arise if there's evidence that the procedure was performed negligently, leading to harm or injury to the patient.  
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Here are some common scenarios where medical negligence claims might occur:
 

• Failure to obtain informed consent**: If the patient wasn't properly informed about the risks and benefits of the procedure, or if they weren't informed of alternative treatments, they may have grounds for a claim.
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• Surgical errors: Errors during the surgery itself, such as damaging surrounding organs, excessive bleeding, or leaving surgical instruments inside the patient's body, could lead to a claim.
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• Misdiagnosis or unnecessary surgery: If you have a condition that is not diagnosed early enough, e.g. cervical cancer, you may need to have a hysterectomy to treat the condition.  If you had to have a hysterectomy because of a misdiagnosis, or if it was done unnecessarily, it could be considered medical negligence.
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• Post-operative complications: If you had to have a hysterectomy due to a failure to properly monitor and treat complications that arose after the surgery, such as infections or internal bleeding, then you may have a claim.