Gastric Bypass Malpractice

Gastric bypass surgery is performed in order to aid those in dire need of quick weight loss. Individuals who choose to have a gastric bypass performed are, in most cases, in danger of severe health problems related to obesity. And with obesity rates on the rise, more and more people are choosing gastric bypass surgery as a solution.

The process of a gastric bypass makes the stomach smaller, making the individual feel full quicker, thus reducing the amount of food consumed. The procedure also allows food to bypass part of the intestine, causing fewer calories to be absorbed.

Risks

Along with the rise of popularity of gastric bypass surgery comes the rise of the amount of surgeons performing the procedure. Unfortunately, too many doctors are rushing into this field without the proper amount of experience, leading to possible surgical errors. This fact accounts for the rise in the number of complications patients suffer during and after the procedure. Some side effects common to gastric bypass surgery include:

Infection from the incision
Leaking from the stomach into the abdominal cavity (this results in an infection called peritonitis)
Blood Clots

In many cases, the inexperience of the doctor has led to complications resulting in post-operative care and even death. Doctors who lack experience with gastric bypass surgery often give insufficient information to the patient concerning post-operative recovery. In addition, doctors have failed to respond quickly enough to complaints indicating possible suture leaks.

If you have suffered complications following a gastric bypass surgery and feel you have been a victim of medical malpractice, contact a malpractice attorney immediately.

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