Oklahoma City Gastric Bypass Malpractice Lawyers
In gastric bypass surgery, the person’s stomach is reduced in size through stomach stapling, and the remaining stomach pouch is re-routed farther down the intestinal tract, in essence “bypassing” much of the digestive system. Due to the decrease in stomach size, people have virtually no appetite and get full easily, resulting in rapid weight loss. For many people who have suffered from obesity most of their lives, gastric bypass surgery is a success. For many others, complications may have occurred during and after surgery, resulting in side effects and even fatalities. Unfortunately, these complications associated with the surgery far outweigh the benefits of weight loss. At Sullivan & Cain, we help people who have undergone gastric bypass surgery and are experiencing complications and other issues related to the possible medical malpractice of their surgeon.
If you or a loved one was injured during gastric bypass surgery, or if you are experiencing severe complications because of a suspected medical malpractice error, a skilled attorney from Sullivan & Cain can help. Call our firm today at 405-236-2264 or contact us online to arrange your complimentary case evaluation.
Is gastric bypass surgery safe?
Gastric bypass surgery is becoming an increasingly frequent surgery. In some cases, however, inexperienced surgeons are performing the surgery, contributing to the already-high risks of such an invasive surgery performed on people who typically are in poor health. Perhaps inexperienced surgeons are rushing into performing the surgery to meet patient demands or gain more surgical experience. In some instances, the true risks of the surgery are not being disclosed to the patient. The key point that must be addressed in gastric bypass malpractice claims involves the standard of care expected of a reasonable surgeon performing the surgery and whether that standard of care was met. If you are experiencing any of the following complications related to your gastric bypass surgery, or if you have lost a loved one through complications from their gastric bypass surgery:
- Infection
- Leakage from staples
- Failure to detect a leakage in a timely manner
- Intestinal blockage
- Inadequate post-operative nutrition counseling
- Neurological damage
- Pulmonary embolism
Contact our firm online or call us at 405-236-2264 to schedule your complimentary consultation.
