A female underwent laparoscopic gallbladder surgery at the hospital. The surgeon removed a section of the patient’s bile duct. Bile leaked from the patient’s incisions for several weeks and the doctor inserted drainage tubes but failed to detect the seriousness of his surgical error. His patient was finally transferred to Tulsa and had a successful surgical repair.
Outcome:
A settlement was reached pre-suit. The terms of the settlement are protected by a confidentiality agreement.
