Surgical Error

Surgical error refers to mistakes made during a surgical procedure, which can affect a patient's health and recovery. These errors can include operating on the wrong body part, leaving instruments inside the patient, or causing unintentional damage to surrounding tissues. Such mistakes may arise from miscommunication among medical staff, inadequate planning, or technical difficulties during surgery. While surgical procedures inherently carry risks, preventing surgical errors is crucial for patient safety, and hospitals implement protocols and checklists to minimize these risks. Patients are encouraged to ask questions and understand their procedures to ensure clarity and confidence in their care.