What happened at Great Ormond Street Hospital with surgeon Yasser Jabbar?

Surgeon Yasser Jabbar performed botched leg surgeries on nearly 100 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital, causing significant harm including chronic pain and amputations.

What injuries did children suffer from Yasser Jabbar's surgeries?

Children suffered chronic pain, deformities, permanent nerve damage, and in some cases, amputation due to the flawed surgeries.

Are families unhappy with the Great Ormond Street Hospital report?

Yes, some families are critical of the report, alleging a 'cover-up culture' and questioning its reliance on hospital notes.

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Surgeon's Botched Surgeries Harm Nearly 100 Children

4 Jan

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Summary

Nearly 100 children harmed by surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Patients suffered chronic pain, deformities, and even amputation.
Some families allege a 'cover-up culture' surrounding the report.

Surgeon's Botched Surgeries Harm Nearly 100 Children

An independent review has revealed that disgraced surgeon Yasser Jabbar harmed between 85 and 100 children at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) through botched leg surgeries. These procedures resulted in severe consequences for young patients, including chronic pain, deformities, permanent nerve damage, and even amputation. The review, which examined the care of 789 patients treated by Jabbar, is expected to be presented to the hospital's trust board soon.

Despite the extensive review, some families have voiced strong criticism, alleging a 'cover-up culture' at GOSH. They argue that the report, compiled by external surgeons using patient notes, may not accurately represent the full extent of their children's suffering. Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of medical record-keeping and the reliance on potentially incomplete documentation for the review's findings.