Claims involving Mr Yaser Jabbar orthopaedic surgeon at GOSH
Investigation into Yaser Jabbar, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Our medical negligence solicitors are acting on behalf of families whose children underwent surgery performed by Mr Yaser Jabbar, a former Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London.
Mr Jabbar is under investigation following serious concerns were raised by the Royal College of Surgeons regarding the treatment he provided to children at GOSH 2017 and 2022.
Criticisms of Mr Jabbar’s practice
Mr Yaser Jabbar, a self-proclaimed limb reconstruction specialist, has been criticised for:
- substandard surgical technique
- poor clinical decision making
- use of outdated methods
- performing unnecessary, incorrect and inappropriate surgeries
- failing to adequately advise parents of the risks and benefits of the surgery in order to obtain informed consent
- poor post operative care
Systemic failures at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) commissioned a report by the Royal College of Surgeons into paediatric care at the hospital in 2023. The report identifies significant systemic failures which allowed concerning aspects of Mr Yaser Jabbar’s care to continue unchallenged.
The report was released to families of those affected in October 2024.
Findings of the external review
Although the specific conclusions regarding Mr Jabbar are heavily redacted it is understood that concerns were raised regarding incorrect and unsuitable orthopaedic surgery which prompted GOSH to conduct an external review.
The external review by independent paediatric surgeons of an initial 39 cases identified 22 patients who had suffered harm of which 13 suffered severe harm including life long injuries such as nerve and muscle damage, leg length discrepancies and permanent deformity. At least one child has had to have a leg amputated whilst another suffers from chronic pain. 721 patients and their families have since been contacted and a full review of all patients treated by Mr Jabbar is being undertaken.
Mr Yaser Jabbar’s career and current status
Mr Jabbar, now based in Dubai, also previously worked at Chelsea and Westminster hospital and three private hospitals (Portland Hospital, St John and St Elizabeth Hospital and Cromwell Hospital). He voluntarily surrendered his UK medical license to the GMC in January 2024.
Support for affected families
We act for families affected including those whose children have suffered serious long term injuries as a result of negligent orthopaedic surgery including those treated at GOSH.
If your child has suffered physical and/or psychological injury as a result of any treatment provided by Mr Jabbar, please contact then please contact our specialist lawyers for FREE initial advice.
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Our clinical negligence team is renowned for their expert knowledge. We will guide you through the process and will be with you every step of the way.
- You can trust our lawyers to be sensitive, empathetic and considerate
- We have a very successful track record of claiming compensation for medical negligence cases
- We have considerable experience handling orthopaedic claims for children including cases involving other surgeons who have been criticised by the Royal Colleges
- We have a wealth of expertise handling claims that may form part of multiparty and group actions including in relation to orthopaedic and other surgeries
Notable Work
- Spinal orthopaedic surgery complications: Acting for a child who suffered avoidable complications during poorly planned and negligently performed spinal orthopaedic surgery resulting in long-term injuries that have impacted his day-to-day life and his psychological well-being. We have been able to put in place support and therapy to enable him to rebuild his life
- Problems arising from total hip replacement: Mr. W underwent hip replacements on both hips, in separate operations. On each occasion, he was led to believe that he was having a total hip replacement. He continued to suffer from problems with his hips and required several operations over the following years. The claim succeeded because Mr. W understood that he was having a total hip replacement, but in fact, the surgeon used a different type of replacement which was not suitable for him. Had Mr. W had a total hip replacement, he would not have developed complications and would have avoided the further surgery. Outcome: claim settled for £165,000
- Delay in diagnosis of fractured ankle: Mr. P injured his ankle and went to the Accident & Emergency Department. He was told that he had suffered a torn ligament and his leg was put in a full plaster. The following week, the plaster cast was removed and replaced with a tubigrip. When his symptoms did not improve, he had an MRI scan which confirmed that he was suffering from a broken fibula and diastasis of his ankle, which had not been noticed when he first attended hospital. Major ankle reconstruction surgery was required and although he would have needed surgery even if the fracture had been recognised immediately, he would have made a quicker and better recovery if he had received the correct treatment at the outset. Outcome: settlement of £19,000 was achieved
- Equipment failure during orthopaedic procedure: Mr. H was admitted to hospital for a left talar ankle fusion and left ankle replacement. During surgery, a piece of equipment exploded into his ankle, driving metal particles into the surrounding tissue. Outcome: claim settled for £12,000
- Delayed diagnosis of developmental hip dysplasia: It was alleged that C’s condition should have been diagnosed soon after she was born; however, her hip problem was not recognised for over a year. As a result of the delay in diagnosis, C required an arthrogram and closed reduction. Following this, she remained in a plaster cast for 12 weeks. Had C’s condition been identified at birth, she would have only needed to wear a splint for 6 – 8 weeks. C made a very good recovery from her injury and was left with very slight weakness of her left leg. Outcome: settlement of £10,000 was achieved
- Considerable experience handling orthopaedic claims: We have considerable experience handling orthopaedic claims for children, including cases involving other surgeons who have been criticised by the Royal Colleges
- Experience handling multi-party and group actions: We have experience handling multiparty and group actions, including in relation to orthopaedic and other surgery
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