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Robotic Surgery Complications

The hospital’s extensive use of robotic-assisted surgery presents unique malpractice risks including equipment malfunction during procedures, inadequate surgeon training on robotic systems, conversion errors from robotic to open surgery, mechanical failures resulting in patient injury, and insufficient backup protocols when technology fails. The complexity of robotic procedures requires specialized expertise and proper maintenance.

Surgical and Post-Operative Negligence

Traditional surgical procedures carry risks of wrong-site surgery, inadequate pre-operative assessment, anesthesia-related complications, post-operative infections due to poor sterile technique, failure to recognize surgical complications, inadequate pain management, and premature discharge resulting in readmission or complications.

Critical Care and Monitoring Failures

Despite ICU recognition from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, potential issues include inadequate patient monitoring, medication errors in intensive care settings, failure to recognize deteriorating patient conditions, communication breakdowns between nursing staff and physicians, and insufficient staffing during peak periods that can compromise patient safety.

Obstetric and Maternity Care Errors

Maternity services present risks of failure to monitor fetal distress, delayed cesarean sections, medication errors during labor and delivery, inadequate management of high-risk pregnancies, birth injuries due to improper delivery techniques, and failure to recognize maternal complications requiring immediate intervention.

 

Diagnostic and Treatment Delays

The hospital’s integrated health system structure may present risks related to delayed specialist referrals, inadequate diagnostic testing, misinterpretation of test results, failure to follow up on abnormal findings, and communication failures between departments that can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. 

The facility serves as a teaching hospital, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while maintaining its commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s long-standing presence in the community reflects its unwavering dedication to serving the diverse healthcare needs of San Diego residents.

Legal Accountability and Patient Rights

 

If you or a loved one has suffered injury due to medical negligence at O’Connor Hospital, you need experienced legal representation to protect your interests. Our skilled medical malpractice team has the expertise to investigate complex cases and pursue maximum compensation for your damages. Call today for your complimentary case evaluation.. 

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