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Surgical Mop Left Inside Patient After Operation; Hospital Refuses to Pay
✍️ India Today
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 09:33 AM
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A surgical mop was reportedly left inside a woman after an operation, prompting a lawsuit. The hospital denies responsibility and refuses to pay compensation.
A patient undergoing surgery was allegedly found to have a surgical mop left inside her body after the operation, according to reports filed with the court. The incident was discovered when the patient complained of pain and discomfort days after the procedure.
The hospital has denied any fault, stating that the mop was removed during the operation and that the patient’s condition was unrelated to the alleged mishap. It has also refused to pay any compensation to the patient or her family.
Legal experts say the case could lead to a civil suit for medical negligence, with the patient’s family seeking damages for the alleged injury and emotional distress. The court has scheduled a hearing to examine the evidence.
Surgical mops are used to absorb blood and fluids during operations; leaving one inside a patient can cause serious complications. Medical authorities emphasize strict adherence to surgical protocols to prevent such incidents.
The hospital has denied any fault, stating that the mop was removed during the operation and that the patient’s condition was unrelated to the alleged mishap. It has also refused to pay any compensation to the patient or her family.
Legal experts say the case could lead to a civil suit for medical negligence, with the patient’s family seeking damages for the alleged injury and emotional distress. The court has scheduled a hearing to examine the evidence.
Surgical mops are used to absorb blood and fluids during operations; leaving one inside a patient can cause serious complications. Medical authorities emphasize strict adherence to surgical protocols to prevent such incidents.