Latest Surgical Errors News & Updates

Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Kerala’s public health system has moved to restore confidence after two disturbing incidents in which surgical instruments were left inside the abdomens of women patients during separate procedures, only to be discovered and removed later.The back-to-back lapses triggered public concern and prompted swift action from the Health Department.In response, the department has issued a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at eliminating surgical errors and tighten…