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Nov 15 2016

Patberg Law Firm Secures $400,000 Award For Bariatric Malpractice

On October 17, 2016, Attorney Rolf Louis Patberg surgerysecured a $400,000.00 award for a Patberg Law Firm medical malpractice client.  The case involved the performance of a modified bariatric procedure resulting in significant injuries to the patient. View Arbitration Decision and Award.

Bariatric surgery is essentially weight loss surgery which includes a variety of procedures.  These include utilization of a gastric band, removal of a portion of the stomach or other such procedures.  These very serious procedures require an extensive preoperative workup, as well as post-op follow up.  Every patient must receive an extensive explanation of the risks and potential complications of a bariatric procedure.

The case at issue involved bariatric surgical malpractice.  Bariatric surgery can result in a leak into the abdominal area.  It can result in malnutrition.  It can result in the eventual insertion of a feeding tube, among other issues.  These are very important potential complications that need to be disclosed to the patient or may be the result of surgical error.

If you or a member of your family have suffered injuries as a result of bariatric surgery or any other surgery, contact Rolf Louis Patberg and the attorneys at Patberg Law Firm at 1-800-471-6880 or e-mail rpatberg@patberglawfirm.com. 

Written by Rolf Louis Patberg · Categorized: general, medical malpractice, personal injury, Uncategorized

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