Laparoscopy, or keyhole surgery, is the process of using a fibre optic camera in a surgical procedure which enables a surgeon to explore the inside of the abdominal or pelvic cavities. It involves a small incision in the abdominal wall into which a long, thin flexible microscope (laparoscope) with a camera and a 'cold' light source at one end is inserted.
Using the laparoscope, the surgeon is able to see the condition of the internal organs and structures and to diagnose the cause of the patient's illness.
The benefits of laparoscopy instead of invasive surgery include substantially reduced pain and suffering with a much faster recovery time.
There are however a number of problems that can follow a laparoscopy that could be caused by clinical negligence.
Making a laparoscopy claim
Although complications are rare, the most significant of these can occur when the Trocar (the leading end of the laparoscope) pierces through or severs one of the main blood vessels or the small or large intestine during laparoscopy procedure.
The majority of laparoscopy clinical negligence claims are connected with complications resulting from damage to the bowel, bladder and blood vessels.
Other examples of clinical negligence during laparoscopy surgery include operating on the wrong part of the body, choosing the wrong surgical procedure or performing unneeded surgery.
If a doctor makes a mistake during laparoscopy and causes harm or injury, a clinical negligence claim can be made.
If you believe that you've experienced clinical negligence after a laparoscopy, you can learn more about filing a claim for laparoscopy clinical negligence compensation from Legal Advice Helpline.
Compensation information with Legal Advice Helpline
Contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042. We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor to advise you on the process of claiming compensation for a laparoscopy clinical negligence claim.