I have been having lots of urinary problems, feet nerveness problems, etc since my abdominal hysterectomy three months ago. I went to hospital today and got my surgery medical records and in it, the doctor said that he "accidentally" removed my cervix. He and I had a discussion 2 days before surgery that in no way did I want my cervix removed unless it was diseased, etc. I believe my urinary and feet numbness problems are related to the surgery since the urologist and neurologist ruled out anything on their end. Do you think this would be a case for a malpractice or for pain and suffering. I hate to sue but I may have to live with these conditions the rest of my life.
2007-12-10 10:05:03 · 6 answers · asked by SusieDarling 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
My cervix was not diseased. The cervix gives your organs pelvic support which is why I did not want it removed. Removal of cervix is very complicated and a big part of a hysterectomy. The cervix was noted as healthy.
2007-12-10 10:46:11 · update #1
Whether or not you can prove your current medical conditions (thought I would guess the urinary problems would be easy to attribute to the removal) are a result of the removal of your cervix or not, the fact remains... Your doctor "accidentally" removed a part of your body you did not want, or apparently need, removed... He has failed to exercise due diligence in the practice of medicine... I would see a lawyer asap...
2007-12-10 10:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was your cervix diseased, is what I would ask. It sounds like he discussed the cervix with you before the surgery. Did he have suspicions that the cervix was diseased? I can't imagine that the doctor would tell you he "accidently" removed your cervix. I don't think we're getting the full "skinny" on this story.
2007-12-10 10:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Charles WE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had shooting stabbing pains like that with both kids, but the pains eventually subsided and I carried both to 40 weeks. You can certainly ask for an internal, but an internal exam does increase your risk of infection. Also, regardless of how thin your cervix is or how dilated you are, you never know when the baby will arrive. For example, you could be 50% effaced and 3 cm for weeks before the baby is born.
2016-05-22 22:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on the "go see an attorney" answer. See someone who specializes in malpractice and do so quickly - time me be of the essence.
Ditto on the second opinion too. Make sure that you are knowledgeable about what went on before you start working yourself up.
Good luck to you.
2007-12-10 10:14:58 · answer #4 · answered by Mike A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
doctors dont just "accidentally" remove stuff.. is there a reason you did not want your cervix removed.. why keep it if you lost everything else.. its not good for anything other than getting cancerous..however he could have "nicked" something.. see another surgeon for a second opinion,, feet numbness sounds like siatic nerve or spinal to me..
2007-12-10 10:09:24 · answer #5 · answered by hello kitty 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
get yourself a lawyer who deals in malpractice and he can help you with this.
2007-12-10 10:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋