Belagavi Hospital surgeon accused of removing patient's intestine instead of tumour

Belagavi: In a shocking case of alleged medical negligence, surgeons at the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) reportedly performed surgery on a man admitted for a stomach tumour, but allegedly cut a portion of his intestine instead.

After the surgery, the patient was stitched up and discharged, but his abdominal pain continued. Concerned, his family took him to KLE Hospital in Belagavi, where a medical scan revealed that part of his intestine had been cut during the previous surgery at BIMS.

This revelation shocked the family, who believed their on had been admitted to BIMS for a tumour removal surgery. The alleged botched procedure not only worsened his suffering but also left him with long-term health complications.

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The incident took place on June 20 when the youth, Mahesh Madar, was admitted to the hospital with complaints of stomach pain. After several tests, doctors diagnosed him with a stomach tumour and scheduled a surgery. However, instead of removing the tumour, they allegedly cut off a portion of his intestine.

"After the operation, Mahesh was discharged from the hospital. Soon after returning home, Mahesh Madar began experiencing severe abdominal pain. This time, his family decided not to take him to BIMS, but instead rushed him to KLE Hospital in Belagavi, where a medical scan revealed that part of his intestine had indeed been cut during the earlier surgery at BIMS," TNIE sources said.

Following this, doctors at KLE Hospital performed another surgery to remove the tumour, and he is currently under treatment there. The two consecutive surgeries have cost his parents Rs 20 lakh, and they are now demanding strict action against the BIMS doctors responsible for the alleged negligence.

In response, BIMS Hospital authorities have constituted an inquiry into the incident, and a detailed report will be submitted to the Department of Health and Medical Education.

Commenting on the matter, BIMS Medical Director Dr. Ashok Kumar Shetty told Belgaum Mirror, "An investigation into the role of the surgeons who operated on Mahesh Madar is underway."

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