The family of a 12-year-old boy, who was harmed by a surgeon at Great Ormond Street, expressed deep sorrow, stating that their son will be permanently affected by the incident. Surgeon Yaser Jabbar, who specialized in lower limb reconstruction, was found to have caused harm to nearly 100 children over a span of five years at the hospital, as per a concerning report. The review highlighted significant errors made by the rogue doctor, including incorrect implant placements and inadequate surgical planning.
Vivaan Sharma’s family shared the ongoing challenges their son faces years after undergoing leg lengthening surgery performed by Jabbar. Vivaan was born with a shortened and bowed right leg, and his parents were shocked to discover post-surgery discrepancies, as a different frame was used than what they had been informed to expect.
Despite the review categorizing Vivaan’s harm as “moderate,” his family strongly disagreed with this assessment, emphasizing the enduring impact on their son’s well-being. They criticized the review’s findings, highlighting the long-standing suffering Vivaan endures due to the surgery’s aftermath.
The family raised concerns about Jabbar’s practices and the hospital’s delayed response to rectify the situation following the surgery. They described a lack of transparency and communication regarding the treatment plan, leading to distressing outcomes for Vivaan.
In response to the review, Gosh’s chief executive, Matthew Shaw, conveyed profound apologies to affected patients and families, acknowledging the need for substantial changes within the orthopedic service and hospital protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. Shaw reassured a commitment to enhancing patient safety and care standards moving forward.
