Key Takeaways Surgical errors range from operating on the wrong body part to leaving an instrument inside a patient. Maryland hospitals report hundreds of serious adverse events each year, and retained objects remain one of the most common surgical mistakes....
When a patient undergoes surgery, a positive outcome is never guaranteed. However, if a surgery patient suffers harm due to a preventable medical error, the injured patient and/or family members may be able to sue to recover compensation for their losses...
