What Are Gastric Band Surgery Claims?
A gastric band, or bariatric, surgery is a weight loss method involving the use of a band around the upper portion of the patient’s stomach to effectively limit food intake.
If a medical professional fails to provide care of a reasonable standard during the surgery, adverse effects may result. Should this occur, you may be able to make a gastric band surgery claim.
Our gastric band claims solicitors are here to assist you throughout the process and hold negligent gastric band practitioners accountable. Explore our cosmetic surgery claims page for further information.
What Are Examples of Gastric Band Negligence?
You may be able to make a gastric band compensation claim if negligence occurs before, during, or after the surgery. Examples of gastric band negligence include:
- Lack of informed consent
If your medical professional fails to fully explain the risks of your gastric band procedure, potential results, and/or alternative treatments, informed consent may not have been successfully obtained. Learn more about medical consent forms.
- Incorrect band placement
Practitioners who fail to place the band on the correct part of the stomach or at the correct angle may cause slippage or even blockages in the patient’s body.
- Organ damage
Gastric band surgeries performed with poor technique could result in the perforation of organs, leading to severe complications.
- Infections
An improperly closed incision can lead to more serious difficulties, including infections and leakages. The use of non-sterile equipment can also lead to infections.
- Improper monitoring
If a practitioner fails to adequately monitor the patient, they may miss issues such as leaks and infections that can occur after surgery. A delayed diagnosis and action to treat complications could worsen the patient’s condition.
- Inadequate patient assessment
If a medical professional fails to reasonably assess a patient’s appropriateness for gastric band surgery, this can result in post-surgery complications.
Gastric Band Surgery Claims Process
Our team at Medical Solicitors is dedicated to helping eligible clients navigate the process to receive the compensation to which they are entitled. To be eligible to make a gastric band surgery claim, your practitioner may have:
- Failed to obtain adequate informed consent
- Failed to assess patient suitability
- Failed to offer proper pre-operative and post-operative advice and care
- Failed to use adequate surgical techniques and equipment, resulting in injuries or infections
- Failed to diagnose a complication in a timely manner
If you are eligible to make a gastric band negligence claim, we can discuss the following in a no-obligation consultation:
- Any proof, including the correct documentation, we will require to take your case further
- How our expert solicitors will handle your gastric band claim
- The extent of your pain and suffering as a result of gastric band negligence
- The gastric band compensation amount you could potentially receive
- Our no-win, no-fee agreement
After your consultation, our gastric band negligence solicitors will begin gathering the necessary documentation to proceed with your claim. We’re here every step of the way to guide you through the claims process and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Reach Out to Discuss Your Gastric Band Claim
If you believe you have suffered as a result of gastric band negligence, our friendly solicitors are here to provide the assistance and support you require to move forward with your claim. Our team is backed by years of experience in the field of cosmetic surgery negligence and is dedicated to helping every client seek the justice they deserve.
If you require assistance with any other types of cosmetic and plastic surgery claims, such as tummy tuck, rhinoplasty, breast reduction, acne scarring, and more, please let us know.
Please don’t hesitate to arrange a consultation by getting in touch with us today. Most of our claims are handled under no-win, no-fee agreements, meaning you have nothing to lose by speaking with our team.
