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Article on Aortic Surgery Complication Lawsuit Examines Malpractice Risks

February 4, 2025

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The latest article is now available in the Three Ps Analysis—Prevent, Preclude, and Prevail series. The article, “Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Aortic Surgery in a Patient with Significant Underlying Coronary Disease,” was written by David Han, MD, FACS, and Jacqueline Ross, RN, PhD, and provides a narrative retelling of the decision-making that led to an aortobifemoral bypass, occurrence of a complication, severe intraoperative bleeding, and the patient’s death in the OR.

The opinions of experts, both critical of and more supportive of the surgeon, are presented.

After the narrative portion, the article offers bullet points on the “Prevent Adverse Events,” “Preclude a Malpractice Case Despite an Adverse Event,” and “Prevail in Lawsuits When a Claim Is Made” steps relevant to the example.

This ACS-exclusive practice management resource is based on diagnoses and procedures that are common sources of filing, settlement, or trial of personal injury claims related to surgical care and can be used for assisting surgeons in reducing their risk related to malpractice litigation.

Additional articles will be added in the future. Access the series, and make sure to bookmark the hub page on your Surgeon’s Dashboard and check back regularly for new entries.

In This Issue

Military-Civilian Surgery Partnerships Advance Care at Home and Abroad
ACS Brief

Military-Civilian Surgery Partnerships Advance Care at Home and Abroad

Military-civilian partnerships benefit patients who undergo care in civilian settings and who military surgeons may treat in armed conflict zones.
Hepatitis B Seropositive Donor Organs Can Be Transplanted Safely, Effectively
ACS Brief

Hepatitis B Seropositive Donor Organs Can Be Transplanted Safely, Effectively

The shortage of donor organs continues to limit the use of solid organ transplantation for chronic liver and kidney failure.
Monitoring May Be Sufficient for Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
ACS Brief

Monitoring May Be Sufficient for Low-Risk Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Diagnosis of low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ is increasing due to widespread use of mammography.
Thermal Ablation Is Effective for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
ACS Brief

Thermal Ablation Is Effective for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Authors reported outcomes of patients with T1N0M0 papillary thyroid cancer treated with thermal ablation in 4 Chinese academic medical centers.
Parathyroid Transplantation Does Not Prevent Hypoparathyroidism after Thyroid Surgery
ACS Brief

Parathyroid Transplantation Does Not Prevent Hypoparathyroidism after Thyroid Surgery

Hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism can occur due to damage or devascularization of parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy.
LISTEN: Surgeons’ Moral Contract Is Changing
ACS Brief

LISTEN: Surgeons’ Moral Contract Is Changing

Listen to Dr. Mark Weissler discuss changes in autonomy and self-regulation for surgeons are altering their moral contract.
ACS Brief

Nominations for Officers-Elect, Regents Due February 14

The ACS 2024 Nominating Committee of the Fellows and the Nominating Committee of the Board of Governors is accepting leadership nominations.
ACS Quality Verification Program Aids Hospital in Improving Collaboration and Communication
ACS Brief

ACS Quality Verification Program Aids Hospital in Improving Collaboration and Communication

A case study identifies the local problem at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, as well as the planning and development that occurred to implement the QVP.
ACS Cancer Conference Can Improve Your Research, Accreditation Process, and More
ACS Brief

ACS Cancer Conference Can Improve Your Research, Accreditation Process, and More

Registration is now open for the 2025 ACS Cancer Conference and Workshops, March 12-14. We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!
Nominate Young Surgeon-Scientist for Jacobson Promising Investigator Award
ACS Brief

Nominate Young Surgeon-Scientist for Jacobson Promising Investigator Award

The award recognizes outstanding surgeons who are engaged in research and dedicated to advancing the surgical field—nominate by March 3, 2025.
ACS Brief

VIDEO: Multi-Institutional ERAS Protocols Can Significantly Improve Elective Colorectal Surgery Outcomes

Listen to Dr. Ronald Bleday discuss impact of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols across multiple hospitals.
Lawmakers Move to Reverse Medicare Payment Cut
ACS Brief

Lawmakers Move to Reverse Medicare Payment Cut

A bipartisan group of Representatives recently introduced the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act.
Learn What’s Old and New with Appendicitis Treatment
ACS Brief

Learn What’s Old and New with Appendicitis Treatment

Tune in for a discussion on results of antibiotic therapy, reversion to appendectomy, and more.