Mark Feehily sues surgeon over weight-loss op that caused stomach removal
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Musician Mark Feehily is suing a surgeon for alleged negligence following weight-loss surgery that led to complications and the removal of his stomach.
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- Mark Feehily is taking legal action against surgeon Nick Carter over complications from a 2020 bariatric procedure at a private hospital.
- The singer alleges that residual tissue left after the operation caused sepsis and severe infections, eventually necessitating the removal of his entire stomach.
- Carter denies negligence and contends that the complications were a recognized risk of the surgery.
- The outcome of the lawsuit will determine if the surgeon is liable for the severe health issues and career impact experienced by the claimant.
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- Preliminary split trial scheduled between May 28 and July 31.
- Witness statements expected to be filed on Monday.
- Expert surgical and radiology reports expected in November.
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“the leak was a recognised complication of the procedure.”
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…leaving behind tissue that later became infected. According to Feehily’s claim, this resulted in a dangerous leak, recurrent sepsis and severe abdominal complications. Carter denies negligence and has argued that the leak was a recognised complication of the procedure. Mark Feehily says complications began days after surgery Feehily claims that just days after undergoing the surgery, he experienced severe pain and was rushed to hospital, where he developed complications that…
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NamedUnited Kingdom · Spire Portsmouth Hospital · Westlife · High Court · Leigh Day Solicitors · Mark Feehily · Nick Carter · RTE Radio 1 · Streamline Surgical
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