Title: An Overview of Medicolegal Aspects of Gynecologic Laparoscopy__ What a Clinician Needs To Know

Biography:

Aneela Ambareen MBBS, MRCOG, DOWH, FACOG, has special interest in Women’s health and mental health issues. Currently working as Specialist Gynecologist in the NHS in London UK, she is keen on Patient safety and Preventive Medicine

Abstract

Gynecologic Laparoscopies procedures constitute the second highest claims in Gynecology preceded by Hysterectomy claims. According to NHS Litigation Authority Annual Report 2020, one third of such claims were brought forward due to delayed or no reporting, hence the need for timely documentation, postoperative monitoring and timely management. Patient expectations in various surveys in literature point towards better communication skills and explanation of serious yet infrequent risks. Intraoperative damages including injury to ureters, bowel or a major blood vessel constituted most of clinical negligence claims.