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Bariatric (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Failure to properly assess the patients needs and perform the most
appropriate procedure
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Damaging surrounding structures (especially stomach, bowel,
arteries and veins) during
the surgery
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Failure to check that any bowel anastomosis (joining of 2 cut
parts of bowel together) has
been adequately carried out
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Failure to carry out the correct surgery
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Failure to give patients clear information about risks and
complications of the proposed
surgery beforehand
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