Open surgery instead of laparoscopic surgery: NCDRC directs Haryana doctor to pay Rs 8 lakh compensation

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) recently directed a Haryana-based doctor to pay Rs 8 lakh compensation to the family of a patient, who died after undergoing surgery for swelling in the intestine.

The NCDRC bench upheld the State Commission's order after noting that doctor performed open surgery even though he had informed the relatives that a laparoscopic surgery would be conducted. Consequently, the surgery led to Septicaemia and after fighting for her life for more than a month, the patient died.

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Open Surgery Instead Of Laparoscopic Surgery: Haryana Surgeon Slapped Rs 8 Lakh Compensation