Compensation for Urinary Tract Damaged in Hysterectomy
A healthy urinary tract is fundamental to long-term health and well-being. Negligent damage during a hysterectomy may leave a woman with severe and debilitating on-going difficulties and may justify a claim for compensation.
The role of the urinary tract
The urinary tract, from the kidneys to the bladder and the urethra, functions to facilitate the effective removal of toxins from the body through urination.
A failure of part of this essential system can cause significant problems for the patient. It may, for example, mean the need to be catheterised.
Although rare, the urinary tract can be damaged during either a total abdominal or laparoscopic hysterectomy, as the uterus sits just behind the bladder and ureters. Damage to these delicate structures can leave the woman with the potential to suffer long-term problems.
If damage to the bladder or ureter occurs during surgery, it should ideally be identified and resolved at the time of surgery, thus avoiding the need for further surgery and the possibility of on-going urinary problems.
Depending on the nature and extent of any damage to the bladder or urethra (leading from the kidneys to the bladder), a range of symptoms could develop. The woman may find, amongst other difficulties, that she has difficulties with bladder function, suffers incontinence and infections or that her kidney function is impaired.
Symptoms such as these may reduce her ability to work and function on a daily basis. The psychological impact can likewise be dramatic.
Medical negligence
The relevant medical practitioners may be regarded as having provided substandard care in the following circumstances:
- The injury to the urinary tract occurred due to negligent practice
- The damage went unobserved, allowing the woman to develop significant on-going problems.
Whatever the circumstances, not only is she likely to suffer various debilitating symptoms, but she may well need to undergo a variety of further surgical procedures to rectify the damage or minimise her on-going problems.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are struggling with the on-going impact of damage to the urinary tract during a hysterectomy, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence claims, to talk to one of our team of experienced lawyers.
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