Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Georgia

I had a dermoide ovarian cyst removed, and during the procedure the surgeon removed my ovary as well, and did not inform me or my husband. still having lots of pain, i went to see my primary care and they did an ultra sound. When they could not find my right ovary, i called the surgeon's office (2 1/2 months later) to find out that they had removed my ovary....is that legal? i feel robbed.


Asked on 8/09/10, 1:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

No one on an internet forum can second guess the surgeon and why he did what he did. That comes from a second medical opinion. As far as it being "legal," if you are asking if there is a law against a surgeon removing an ovary, the answer is no. Your issue has nothing to do with "legal" or "not legal."

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Answered on 8/14/10, 2:01 pm


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