Publications by authors named "Gigio Ninan"
Article Synopsis
- Medical malpractice is a significant issue for surgeons, particularly in high-risk procedures like pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), which has notable morbidity and mortality rates.
- A study analyzed 19 malpractice cases related to PD from 1991 to 2012, revealing that most cases favored the physician, but those that favored patients often involved high compensation amounts related to ongoing medical care.
- Common litigation factors include claims that PD was unnecessary and issues of postoperative negligence, suggesting that improving communication and transparency between surgeons and patients could help reduce these legal challenges.
Background: Medical malpractice has become a rising concern for physicians, affecting the cost and delivery of health care. Colorectal procedures account for 24% of all general surgery cases, a high-risk specialty, with 15% of its physicians facing malpractice suit annually.
Methods: The Westlaw legal database was used to identify colorectal malpractice cases.