JIPMER, Gynaecologist Directed to Pay Rs 9.25 Lakh Compensation in Laparoscopic Surgery Negligence Case - Video
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Overview
The Puducherry State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissed an appeal filed by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) and a senior obsterician-Gynaecologist, upholding an earlier order directing them to pay Rs 9.25 lakh to a patient who suffered a bowel injury and serious complications following laparoscopic cystectomy.
The State Commission observed that although bowel injury is a recognised complication of laparoscopic surgery, the treating surgeon could not escape responsibility merely by citing it as a known risk without establishing that necessary precautions had been taken during the procedure.
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Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.