Gynaecology compensation claims

Gynaecology claims concern the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system. Invasive surgery can not only be very painful, it can also be a very vulnerable experience. If you feel that your treatment was poor and that you may have experienced incorrect diagnosis or substandard surgical treatment then please find a selection of procedures we can discuss with you.

Types of gynaecological claims

• Cancer; including vaginal, cervical, ovarian and CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)
• Infections; including Chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Uterine disorders; including endometriosis and fibroids
• Ovarian disorders, including polycystic ovary syndrome
• Genital prolapsed
• Failed sterilisation
• Inappropriate technical performance of a surgical procedure eg incorrect insertion of a contraceptive coil, badly performed termination of pregnancy or hysterectomy or incorrectly sutured episiotomy.

Many woman receive gynaecological surgery through the course of their lifetime and most of the time these procedures are diagnosed and treated correctly. We do see instances where the treatment has not always been carried out correctly, either at diagnosis stage when misdiagnosis has led to cancer or after care where clinical negligence led to infection or more surgery.

The Gynaecological surgery claim process

At Thorneycroft Solicitors we understand how upsetting it can be when treatment of this nature goes wrong and how it takes courage to stand up and say ‘this isn’t right and I am not happy with my surgery’. Thorneycroft Solicitors have experience dealing with compensation cases of a sensitive nature and will deal with your concerns or questions with respect and understanding. You will have a dedicated specialist who will look after your case alone and talk you through the process and answer any questions or queries you may have.