NHS surgeon is struck off after he almost killed a patient by connecting the wrong parts of their organs together
- Posted on August 3, 2026
- By Daily Mail
- 2 Views
- 1 min read
A tribunal has revoked the medical license of Dr Yasser Abdel Rahman following a critical surgical error at The Royal Oldham Hospital. During an emergency bowel procedure, the surgeon mistakenly anastomosed the incorrect intestinal segment to the stomach, creating a life-threatening complication for the patient. This case highlights serious concerns regarding surgical protocol adherence and patient safety in emergency operating rooms, raising important questions about quality assurance in NHS hospitals.
Summary auto-generated by AI from the original publisher's content. Editorial standards.