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Medical Negligence: Surgical Sponge Left Inside Patient for a Year; Consumer Panel Orders Rs 5.12 Lakh Compensation
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:32 PM
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A surgical sponge was discovered inside a patient a year after his operation, prompting a consumer panel to order the involved doctors to pay Rs 5.12 lakh in compensation.
A surgical sponge was found inside a patient a year after his operation, raising serious concerns about surgical safety protocols.
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the doctors involved to pay Rs 5.12 lakh as compensation for the negligence.
This case underscores the need for stringent checks during surgeries to prevent such incidents.
The doctors are expected to comply with the order, and the patient may pursue further legal action if necessary.
The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered the doctors involved to pay Rs 5.12 lakh as compensation for the negligence.
This case underscores the need for stringent checks during surgeries to prevent such incidents.
The doctors are expected to comply with the order, and the patient may pursue further legal action if necessary.