Patient Dies After Healthy Kidney Removed; NCDRC Orders Rs 2 Crore Compensation

Name: Patient Dies After Healthy Kidney Removed; NCDRC Orders Rs 2 Crore Compensation
Uploaded: 2026-05-25T17:27:24+05:30
Description: Patient Dies After Healthy Kidney Removed; NCDRC Orders Rs 2 Crore Compensation

Anshika Mishra

Patient Dies After Healthy Kidney Removed; NCDRC Orders Rs 2 Crore Compensation - Video

Published On 2026-05-25T17:27:24+05:30 | Updated On 25 May 2026 5:27 PM IST

Overview

Holding a surgeon, who removed a healthy kidney of a patient, guilty of gross medical negligence, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed him to pay Rs 2 crore compensation.

The Apex Consumer Court bench of President AP Sahi and Member Bharatkumar Pandey awarded the patient's family compensation after noting that the treating surgeon removed the healthy left kidney instead of the diseased right kidney. This ultimately resulted in the woman's death.

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Patient dies after healthy kidney removed instead of diseased: NCDRC slaps Rs 2 crore compensation on surgeon

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.