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'Del Boy' Surgeon Left Trail of Injury at Top Hospital
31 Jan
Summary
- 94 children suffered harm, with 36 cases severe, due to unnecessary surgeries.
- Parents' concerns were repeatedly dismissed by hospital staff over several years.
- The surgeon moved to Dubai after voluntarily surrendering his UK medical license.
A report has revealed that 94 children endured harm, with 36 cases classified as severe, due to the actions of orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) between 2017 and 2022. Many of these procedures were unnecessary, leading to misplaced implants, bone injuries, and permanent deformities.
Jabbar, known as the 'Del Boy' doctor, performed complex limb surgeries on vulnerable children, some as young as four months old. Despite multiple parental concerns and warnings from colleagues as early as 2020, hospital management failed to act decisively for years. Parents reported feeling dismissed and unheard.
Following investigations, Jabbar voluntarily surrendered his UK medical license in late 2022 and relocated to Dubai. He later left a role there in September 2024. GOSH has issued a profound apology and stated significant changes have been made to its orthopaedic services.
The Metropolitan Police are reviewing the report to assess if further action is required. Families affected are pursuing civil actions, grappling with the physical and psychological trauma inflicted upon their children.
