How much compensation was awarded after the death of Khelisyah Ashamu?

Khelisyah Ashamu's parents were awarded £858,000 in compensation for her estate.

What caused Khelisyah Ashamu's death after surgery in Turkey?

Khelisyah Ashamu died from gastrointestinal ischaemia, a lack of blood flow to the intestines, due to complications from her surgery and inadequate post-operative care.

Who was held liable for the inadequate post-operative care in the Turkey surgery case?

The organiser of the medical tourism agency, Get Slim in Turkey, was found liable for the inadequate post-operative monitoring and care.

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£858k Payout for Botched Turkish Op

6 Feb

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Summary

A 26-year-old died after weight loss surgery in Turkey.
Her parents won £858,000 compensation for her estate.
Inadequate post-operative care was cited in the ruling.

A British family has been awarded £858,000 in compensation following the tragic death of their 26-year-old daughter, Khelisyah Ashamu, after a budget weight loss surgery in Turkey. Miss Ashamu died in February 2019, eight days after undergoing a gastric bypass in Izmir.

Her parents launched a High Court claim against the medical tourism agency, Get Slim in Turkey, alleging inadequate post-operative care. The agency's organiser denied liability, but the judge ruled against her.

Senior judge Mrs Justice Obi accepted expert evidence of insufficient monitoring and care after a follow-up surgery. She found the agency liable for the proper performance of the surgery and aftercare.