Springfield MA gastric bypass malpractice attorney

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One of the most common bariatric (obesity) surgeries is gastric bypass, which can result in Springfield MA gastric bypass malpractice. In a gastric bypass procedure, a section of the stomach and small intestine is detached from the digestive system, reducing the size and capacity of the stomach. The net result of this is reduction of food intake for the individual. Gastric bypass procedures continue to become increasingly sophisticated as they increase in popularity. The most common type is known as the Roux-en-Y. Development of a laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery has greatly improved recovery time for patients and eliminated the need for a large abdominal incision.

Gastric bypass surgeries are generally safe and effective. However, side effects can occur and there is some evidence that the procedure may be dangerous, especially if performed by inexperienced surgeons. The mild side effects experienced with any surgery are not cause for alarm, but the most serious or even severe conditions that can develop are. With more and more gastric bypass procedures performed every year (now numbering in the hundreds of thousands), the incidence of Springfield MA gastric bypass malpractice grows. Some research has indicated that the incidence of serious post-operative gastric bypass complications may be 1 in 50, or even higher when the surgeon is inexperienced. This is not insignificant, and in some cases certainly indicates medical negligence and Springfield MA gastric bypass malpractice.

When you contact The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman about your Springfield MA gastric bypass malpractice case, your initial consultation is free of charge. Our attorneys can provide legal and medical knowledge about this procedure and standing legal precedent on similar malpractice cases. Contact The Law Offices of Alan R. Goodman today.

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