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March 30, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Obesity is an epidemic impacting thousands of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one third of adults over the age of 20 are considered obese and an additional third are considered overweight. And children are not immune. The CDC estimates between 10 and 20 percent of children under the age of 19 are obese. Clearly, obesity is a growing problem.
Often obese adults are encouraged to lose weight, but they face incredible obstacles. Many lose the weight loss battle after constant dieting and weight fluctuation. For some bariatric surgery is a solution that allows an individual to finally lose weight and to keep it off. Unfortunately, some who undergo the surgery suffer severe life-altering injury caused by medical malpractice.
Complications Range From Mild to Life-Threatening
Though there are different types of bariatric surgeries performed, two of the more common weight-loss surgeries include gastric bypass and gastric banding. Historically, these have been intensive surgeries plagued with potential complications, such as:
- Blood clots
- Incision infections
- Ulcers
- Hernias
- Anemia
- Dehydration
Some complications from weight-loss surgery become so severe that they result in death. A fatal medical malpractice suit might be appropriate if the complication that leads to death was caused by negligence or a mistake made during the procedure.
However, some doctors and hospitals are embracing new technology to reduce patient risk and decrease recovery time. Dr. Brad Watkins at the West Chester Hospital in Ohio is a prime example. In December 2011, he performed the first robot-assisted gastric band surgery in the state using the da Vinci Surgical System. By using the robotic technology, Dr. Watkins and other surgeons have increased visual clarity, depth perception and precision without larger incisions.
Risk Increases With Procedure Volume
Though the efforts of physicians, such as Dr. Watkins, are commendable, bariatric surgeries can still be dangerous to patients. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association involving 25 hospitals and 62 surgeons in Michigan, more than seven percent of the patients experienced complications. These complications most frequently included wound problems. However, the rate of serious complications increased when the hospital and surgeon procedure volume increased.
If a bariatric surgery patient has experienced complications following a weight loss surgery, it is important for recovery to follow a prescribed medical treatment plan. Additionally, it is important for protection of legal rights to consult with a medical malpractice attorney experienced in handling bariatric surgery cases.
Article provided by Mishkind Law Firm Co., L.P.A.
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