Topic overview
In brief
- Dr. Rahman was struck off the medical register for a botched surgery that caused severe patient pain.
- The procedure was described as 'not known to man' and led to life-threatening complications.
- He breached a prior order by taking a locum position in Ireland, which aggravated the tribunal's findings.
Summary
A surgeon in the UK has been struck off the medical register following a botched operation that left a patient in severe pain and at risk of death. The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) heard that the surgeon, Dr. Rahman, performed a bowel procedure that was described as 'not known to man,' resulting in the patient's bowel contents being incorrectly reintroduced into the stomach. Despite concerns raised by the patient's family and other medical professionals, Dr. Rahman reportedly did not acknowledge any surgical errors. The tribunal found that his actions were fundamentally incompatible with continued medical practice. Additionally, Dr. Rahman breached a prior order restricting his medical work by securing a locum position in Ireland, which was considered an aggravating factor in the case. The report has limited confirmation from reliable sources regarding the full circumstances of the incident and the tribunal's findings.