gynaecology

Gynaecological surgery has undergone considerable changes because of advances in technology.  This means that new procedures, particularly the use of endoscopes and minimal access type surgery and techniques are now available.  Techniques include use of laser treatment and diathermy.

We have experience of a large variety of gynaecological cases.  Some of these will relate to acute obstetric gynaecoligical injuries.  Others relate to longer-term problems and elective surgery.  Examples of the types of cases we might see are:

• identification and treatment of perineal tears
• surgery for urinary continence
• treatment of prolapse i.e. rectocoele and cystocoele
• delay in diagnosis of cervical cancer
• damage to adjacent structures during uterine surgery, by diatheramy or laser
• failure correctly to interpret smear results
• failure correctly to interpret biopsy results, leading to delay in diagnosis of cancer
• failing properly to investigate inter-menstrual bleeding, leading to delay in diagnosis of cancer
• inappropriate treatment of uterine fibroids
• inadequate technique for sterilisation procedures

We are happy to provide detailed technical legal and medical understanding for these cases.  Also we recognise that the issues concern very personal matters which we are able to manage with care and skill.  We can provide expertise from medically qualified and nursing/ midwifery-qualified staff to support our clients. 

For further information please contact Alison McClure in the Clinical Negligence team on 023 8085 7345 or email alison.mcclure@bllaw.co.uk.