State of Israel and Social Security will pay millions to baby girl parents who lost both kidneys in Ichilov Hospital • One of the devices used in surgery was

• Ichilov Hospital // Photo: Coco

The State of Israel and the Social Security will pay NIS 3.82 million to a baby girl, following a mediation process following a compensation lawsuit filed by attorney Israel Weinberg for Tel Aviv District Court for serious medical malpractice at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

According to the lawsuit, in July 2014, the hospital performed a surgery to remove a tumor in a two-month-old baby. The chances of surgery, tumor removal and full function were excellent, as was the medical expert's report, which included Attorney Weinberg's claim. Dr. Siflowitz, who is a pediatric surgery and surgical expert, former director of pediatric surgery at the Valley Medical Center and previously chairman The Israeli Pediatric Surgery Association wrote that during the operation, it was unfortunately discovered that a device they were using, which was supposed to close one of the arteries, was improper.

The device itself has not been tested before surgery and, if tested, would have revealed that the device for laparoscopic surgery was improper. The expert further stated that there was a need, and must have made sure that there were alternative devices at hand and did not worry about it.

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We also stated in the lawsuit that there was no clear record of what had happened between the moment they realized there was a malfunction of the device and that they were unable to close the artery, and the continued procedure and the very unfortunate result of that severe malpractice. The result of the event led to irreversible damage to the baby's health - loss of both kidneys - damage that would accompany her throughout her life.

In the lawsuit, Attorney Weinberg emphasized that the baby had a long history of severe suffering, dialysis connection and then her father had to donate to her kidney and the expectation is very bleak, for the continued life of the girl, who is now 6. The child herself, has a high residual disability, with the expectation of many complications There are various things, according to the lawsuit Dr. Barnea, a specialist in nephrology, whose opinion was also attached to the lawsuit.

Across the state, the court filed an expert opinion on its behalf alleging that there was no negligence at Ichilov Hospital.

However, at the end of a lengthy mediation process, Attorney Weinberg concluded a settlement with state representatives that the State of Israel would pay the plaintiff and her parents a sum of NIS 3.82 million, with the state paying NIS 3.2 million directly and the balance payable by the National Insurance Institute. The mediator in the case and then the court will give the verdict a valid settlement.