Gastric Bypass Surgery is a procedure that involves reducing the size of the stomach pouch to roughly one ounce and creating a smaller opening between the intestine and stomach. As the operation requires the cutting and reconnecting of tissue, it is quite complicated and there are many documented complications including:
- Death
- Faulty sutures or staples
- Leaking of gastrointestinal juices from surgical connections
- Infections/abscess
- Peritonitis
- Pulmonary emboli
- Respiratory failure
- Gastric dilation
- Bowel obstruction
- Kidney failure
- Gallstones
- Nausea and vomiting
Common complications following Gastric Bypass Surgery include valve leaks. If properly attended to, this complication is not considered fatal. However, if proper attention is not given to the patient to correct the problem, Medical Malpractice can be considered.
If you suspect that you or a loved one might have been involved in a Gastric Bypass Surgery Medical Malpractice incident, or you would simply like more information, please contact us at 800-966-4999 to speak to one of our qualified lawyers.
